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Mekdam Holding GroupDSMD:MKDM -0.09%82 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.81 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 5.84. GuruFocus rates DSMD:MKDM with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ر.ق3.23 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,025 Software companies, Mekdam Holding Group ranks better than 78.15% on this metric.
Mekdam Holding Group's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.81.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mekdam Holding Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
DSMD:MKDM'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.1 Med: 5.84 Max: 6.81
Current: 6.81
During the past 7 years, Mekdam Holding Group's highest Yield on Cost was 6.81. The lowest was 3.10. And the median was 5.84.
DSMD:MKDM's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 78.15% of 1025
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.11
vs DSMD:MKDM: 6.81
Mekdam Holding Group (DSMD:MKDM) 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.
Mekdam Holding Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
DSMD:MKDM vs IBM, ACN, FISV: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Mekdam Holding Group'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.
Mekdam Holding Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Mekdam Holding Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mekdam Holding Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Mekdam Holding Group 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.
Mekdam Holding Group (DSMD:MKDM) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.81 as of Jul. 23, 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 Mekdam Holding Group and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 5.84. Over the past decade, Mekdam Holding Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.10 to 6.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Mekdam Holding Group ranks #224 out of 1025 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 21.9%.
Is Mekdam Holding Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Mekdam Holding Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.81 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 5.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.10 to a high of 6.81. The Software industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.11. Mekdam Holding Group's value of 6.81 is 119% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mekdam Holding Group ranks #224 out of 1025 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mekdam Holding Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mekdam Holding Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Mekdam Holding Group ranks #224 out of 1025 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Mekdam Holding Group in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.11. Mekdam Holding Group's value of 6.81 is 119% above this benchmark. Historically, Mekdam Holding Group's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.10 to 6.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.84 vs. the industry median of 3.11, Mekdam Holding Group 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 Software company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Software companies is 3.11, based on 1,025 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. Mekdam Holding Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.81 is 119% 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 Mekdam Holding Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mekdam Holding Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.81, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 5.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mekdam Holding Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mekdam Holding Group (DSMD:MKDM) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ر.ق3.23, compared to a current price of ر.ق2.15 — trading 33.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.81, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 5.84 and 119% above the Software industry median of 3.11. Mekdam Holding Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Mekdam Holding Group (DSMD:MKDM), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.81 as of Jul. 23, 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 Mekdam Holding Group (DSMD:MKDM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mekdam Holding Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ر.ق2.15 is trading 33.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ر.ق3.23.
GuruFocus considers Mekdam Holding Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DSMD:MKDM:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 6.81 (17% above median its 10-year median of 5.84)
GF Value™: ر.ق3.23 vs. price of ر.ق2.15 (33.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 119% above the Software median (#224 of 1025)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DSMD:MKDM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mekdam Holding Group is a Qatar-based group operating across different industries such as IT & Communication Technology, Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC), Consultancy, Oil & Gas, Trading, Logistics, and MEP, through its subsidiaries. The group's reportable segments are: Technology, Technical Services, Centralized Alarm Monitoring System (CAMS), and Others. Maximum revenue is generated from the Technology segment, which comprises its subsidiaries offering solutions related to information technology, audio and visuals, operations and maintenance, security, education, and other domains.
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