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Emirates REIT (CEIC)DIFX:REIT +0.16%49 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.33 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 8.45. GuruFocus rates DIFX:REIT with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 866 REITs companies, Emirates REIT (CEIC) ranks better than 66.51% on this metric.
Emirates REIT (CEIC)'s yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 10.33.
The historical rank and industry rank for Emirates REIT (CEIC)'s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
DIFX:REIT'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.25 Med: 8.45 Max: 69.69
Current: 10.33
During the past 13 years, Emirates REIT (CEIC)'s highest Yield on Cost was 69.69. The lowest was 6.25. And the median was 8.45.
DIFX:REIT's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 66.51% of 866
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 7.325
vs DIFX:REIT: 10.33
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.
Emirates REIT (CEIC) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
DIFX:REIT vs VICI, WPC, BNL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, Emirates REIT (CEIC)'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.
Emirates REIT (CEIC) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Emirates REIT (CEIC)'s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Emirates REIT (CEIC)'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.
Emirates REIT (CEIC) (DIFX:REIT) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 10.33 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 Emirates REIT (CEIC) and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 8.45. Over the past decade, Emirates REIT (CEIC)'s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 6.25 to 69.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Emirates REIT (CEIC) ranks #290 out of 866 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 33.5%.
Is Emirates REIT (CEIC)'s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Emirates REIT (CEIC)'s current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 10.33 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 8.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.25 to a high of 69.69. The REITs industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.33. Emirates REIT (CEIC)'s value of 10.33 is 41% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Emirates REIT (CEIC) ranks #290 out of 866 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Emirates REIT (CEIC) has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Emirates REIT (CEIC)'s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to VICI and WPC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Emirates REIT (CEIC) ranks #290 out of 866 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Emirates REIT (CEIC) in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.33. Emirates REIT (CEIC)'s value of 10.33 is 41% above this benchmark. Historically, Emirates REIT (CEIC)'s own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 6.25 to 69.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.45 vs. the industry median of 7.33, Emirates REIT (CEIC) 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 REITs company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among REITs companies is 7.33, based on 866 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. Emirates REIT (CEIC)'s current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 10.33 is 41% 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 Emirates REIT (CEIC) and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Emirates REIT (CEIC)'s current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.33, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 8.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Emirates REIT (CEIC) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emirates REIT (CEIC) (DIFX:REIT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.26, compared to a current price of $0.62 — trading 139.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.33, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 8.45 and 41% above the REITs industry median of 7.33. Emirates REIT (CEIC)'s overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Emirates REIT (CEIC) (DIFX:REIT), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.33 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 Emirates REIT (CEIC) (DIFX:REIT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emirates REIT (CEIC) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.62 is trading 139.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.26.
GuruFocus considers Emirates REIT (CEIC) to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DIFX:REIT:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 10.33 (22% above median its 10-year median of 8.45)
GF Value™: $0.26 vs. price of $0.62 (139.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41% above the REITs median (#290 of 866)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DIFX:REIT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Emirates REIT (CEIC) PLC is a closed-ended investment company with a mandate to invest in a diversified portfolio of Shari'a-compliant real estate properties. The Investment objective of the company is to provide shareholders with a Shari'a-compliant income by maintaining a stable dividend distribution and increasing shareholder value through accretive acquisitions, active asset management, and capital appreciation. The property portfolio of the company Index Tower, Loft Offices, Building 24, Indigo 7, European Business Centre, Index Mall, Lycee Francais Jean Mermoz, GEMS World Academy, and Durham School Dubai.
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