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United Development Co QPSCDSMD:UDCD +2.25%65 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.94 as of Aug. 30, 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 5.99. GuruFocus rates DSMD:UDCD with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ر.ق1.22 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 855 Real Estate companies, United Development Co QPSC ranks better than 78.01% on this metric.
United Development Co QPSC (DSMD:UDCD) 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.
United Development Co QPSC 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
United Development Co QPSC 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, United Development Co QPSC'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.
United Development Co QPSC 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, United Development Co QPSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Development Co QPSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
United Development Co QPSC 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.
United Development Co QPSC (DSMD:UDCD) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.94 as of Aug. 30, 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 United Development Co QPSC and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 5.99. Over the past decade, United Development Co QPSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.97 to 12.97. According to the industry distribution chart, United Development Co QPSC ranks #188 out of 855 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 22%.
Is United Development Co QPSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
United Development Co QPSC's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.94 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 5.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.97 to a high of 12.97. The Real Estate industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.82. United Development Co QPSC's value of 7.94 is 107.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Development Co QPSC ranks #188 out of 855 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, United Development Co QPSC has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Development Co QPSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, United Development Co QPSC ranks #188 out of 855 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places United Development Co QPSC in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.82. United Development Co QPSC's value of 7.94 is 107.9% above this benchmark. Historically, United Development Co QPSC's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.97 to 12.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.99 vs. the industry median of 3.82, United Development Co QPSC 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 3.82, based on 855 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. United Development Co QPSC's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.94 is 107.9% 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 United Development Co QPSC and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Development Co QPSC's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.94, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 5.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Development Co QPSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Development Co QPSC (DSMD:UDCD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ر.ق1.22, compared to a current price of ر.ق0.77 — trading 36.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.94, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 5.99 and 107.9% above the Real Estate industry median of 3.82. United Development Co QPSC's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 United Development Co QPSC (DSMD:UDCD), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.94 as of Aug. 30, 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 United Development Co QPSC (DSMD:UDCD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Development Co QPSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ر.ق0.77 is trading 36.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ر.ق1.22.
GuruFocus considers United Development Co QPSC to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for DSMD:UDCD:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 7.94 (33% above median its 10-year median of 5.99)
GF Value™: ر.ق1.22 vs. price of ر.ق0.77 (36.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 107.9% above the Real Estate median (#188 of 855)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DSMD:UDCD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United Development Co QPSC develops real estate for sale or rental in Qatar. It operates in six segments: Urban Development includes real estate development and construction activities; Hospitality & Leisure includes investment and development of hotels, leisure facilities, and the sale of luxurious items; Infrastructure & Utilities includes construction and management of district cooling systems and marina activities; Educational services includes providing educational services; Healthcare includes providing healthcare services; and Other operations include providing information technology solutions and other services. The majority of its revenue comes from the Urban Development segment.
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