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Gulf International Services QSCDSMD:GISS -3.74%87 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.71 as of Aug. 31, 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 4.83. GuruFocus rates DSMD:GISS with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of ر.ق3.22 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 353 Conglomerates companies, Gulf International Services QSC ranks better than 67.99% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gulf International Services QSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
DSMD:GISS'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.78 Med: 4.83 Max: 8.25
Current: 5.71
During the past 13 years, Gulf International Services QSC's highest Yield on Cost was 8.25. The lowest was 2.78. And the median was 4.83.
DSMD:GISS's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 67.99% of 353
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 3.68
vs DSMD:GISS: 5.71
Gulf International Services QSC (DSMD:GISS) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
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.
Gulf International Services QSC 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
DSMD:GISS vs MMM, HON: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Gulf International Services QSC'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.
Gulf International Services QSC 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Gulf International Services QSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gulf International Services QSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Gulf International Services QSC 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
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.
Gulf International Services QSC (DSMD:GISS) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.71 as of Aug. 31, 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 Gulf International Services QSC and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 4.83. Over the past decade, Gulf International Services QSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.78 to 8.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Gulf International Services QSC ranks #113 out of 353 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 32%.
Is Gulf International Services QSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Gulf International Services QSC's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.71 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 4.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.78 to a high of 8.25. The Conglomerates industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.68. Gulf International Services QSC's value of 5.71 is 55.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gulf International Services QSC ranks #113 out of 353 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gulf International Services QSC has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gulf International Services QSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Gulf International Services QSC ranks #113 out of 353 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Gulf International Services QSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.68. Gulf International Services QSC's value of 5.71 is 55.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Gulf International Services QSC's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.78 to 8.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.83 vs. the industry median of 3.68, Gulf International Services QSC 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 Conglomerates company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Conglomerates companies is 3.68, based on 353 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. Gulf International Services QSC's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.71 is 55.2% 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 Gulf International Services QSC and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gulf International Services QSC's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.71, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 4.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gulf International Services QSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf International Services QSC (DSMD:GISS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ر.ق3.22, compared to a current price of ر.ق1.75 — trading 45.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.71, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 4.83 and 55.2% above the Conglomerates industry median of 3.68. Gulf International Services QSC's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 5 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 Gulf International Services QSC (DSMD:GISS), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.71 as of Aug. 31, 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 Gulf International Services QSC (DSMD:GISS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf International Services QSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ر.ق1.75 is trading 45.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ر.ق3.22.
GuruFocus considers Gulf International Services QSC to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for DSMD:GISS:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 5.71 (18% above median its 10-year median of 4.83)
GF Value™: ر.ق3.22 vs. price of ر.ق1.75 (45.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 55.2% above the Conglomerates median (#113 of 353)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DSMD:GISS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gulf International Services QSC is a Qatar-based holding company. The group has three segments. The insurance segment provides insurance and reinsurance services. The aviation segment provides helicopter transportation services throughout the Gulf region, Libya, Turkey Morocco. The aviation segment includes the information relating to Gulf Helicopters Company and its subsidiaries and joint ventures. The drilling segment provides drilling and ancillary services. Maximum of revenue is from Drilling Segment. Geographically operates in Qatar, Turkiye, and Others, maximum from Qatar.
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