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Dubai Investments PJSCDFM:DIC +0.55%60 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.96 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 10.11. GuruFocus rates DFM:DIC with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ2.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 875 Real Estate companies, Dubai Investments PJSC ranks better than 88.23% on this metric.
Dubai Investments PJSC's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.96.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dubai Investments PJSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
DFM:DIC'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.28 Med: 10.11 Max: 18.06
Current: 11.96
During the past 13 years, Dubai Investments PJSC's highest Yield on Cost was 18.06. The lowest was 5.28. And the median was 10.11.
DFM:DIC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 88.23% of 875
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 3.78
vs DFM:DIC: 11.96
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Dubai Investments PJSC 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Dubai Investments PJSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Dubai Investments PJSC 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Dubai Investments PJSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dubai Investments PJSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Dubai Investments PJSC (DFM:DIC) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 11.96 as of Jul. 25, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Dubai Investments PJSC and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 10.11. Over the past decade, Dubai Investments PJSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 5.28 to 18.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Dubai Investments PJSC ranks #103 out of 875 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 11.8%.
Is Dubai Investments PJSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Dubai Investments PJSC's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 11.96 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 10.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.28 to a high of 18.06. The Real Estate industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.78. Dubai Investments PJSC's value of 11.96 is 216.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dubai Investments PJSC ranks #103 out of 875 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dubai Investments PJSC has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dubai Investments PJSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Dubai Investments PJSC ranks #103 out of 875 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Dubai Investments PJSC in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.78. Dubai Investments PJSC's value of 11.96 is 216.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Dubai Investments PJSC's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 5.28 to 18.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.11 vs. the industry median of 3.78, Dubai Investments PJSC has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Real Estate company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Real Estate companies is 3.78, based on 875 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dubai Investments PJSC's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 11.96 is 216.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Dubai Investments PJSC and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dubai Investments PJSC's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.96, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 10.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dubai Investments PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dubai Investments PJSC (DFM:DIC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ2.72, compared to a current price of د.إ3.64 — trading 33.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.96, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 10.11 and 216.4% above the Real Estate industry median of 3.78. Dubai Investments PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dubai Investments PJSC (DFM:DIC), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.96 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Dubai Investments PJSC (DFM:DIC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dubai Investments PJSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of د.إ3.64 is trading 33.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ2.72.
GuruFocus considers Dubai Investments PJSC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DFM:DIC:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 11.96 (18% above median its 10-year median of 10.11)
GF Value™: د.إ2.72 vs. price of د.إ3.64 (33.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 216.4% above the Real Estate median (#103 of 875)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DFM:DIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dubai Investments PJSC is an investment company with a focus on real estate, manufacturing, industrial, and financial investments across the Middle East. The operations are divided into three segments: The Property segment develops real estate for sale and leasing. The Manufacturing, Contracting, and Services segment manufactures and sells materials used in construction projects, executes construction contracts, produces raw and architectural glass, pharmaceutical products, cooling services, produces aluminum extruded products, laboratory furniture, healthcare, and education. The Investments segment includes strategic minority investments in associates, investment banking, asset management, and financial investments. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Property segment.
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