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Vodafone Qatar QSCDSMD:VFQS +1.12%84 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.67 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 12.22. GuruFocus rates DSMD:VFQS with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ر.ق2.20 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 227 Telecommunication Services companies, Vodafone Qatar QSC ranks better than 89.87% on this metric.
Vodafone Qatar QSC's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 12.67.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vodafone Qatar QSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
DSMD:VFQS'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.69 Med: 12.22 Max: 18.81
Current: 12.67
During the past 13 years, Vodafone Qatar QSC's highest Yield on Cost was 18.81. The lowest was 7.69. And the median was 12.22.
DSMD:VFQS's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 89.87% of 227
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.54
vs DSMD:VFQS: 12.67
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.
Vodafone Qatar QSC 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
DSMD:VFQS vs VZ, TMUS, T: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Vodafone Qatar 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.
Vodafone Qatar QSC 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Vodafone Qatar QSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vodafone Qatar QSC'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.
Vodafone Qatar QSC (DSMD:VFQS) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 12.67 as of Aug. 13, 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 Vodafone Qatar QSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.22. Over the past decade, Vodafone Qatar QSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 7.69 to 18.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Vodafone Qatar QSC ranks #23 out of 227 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 10.1%.
Is Vodafone Qatar QSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Vodafone Qatar QSC's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 12.67 is near median its 10-year median of 12.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.69 to a high of 18.81. The Telecommunication Services industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.54. Vodafone Qatar QSC's value of 12.67 is 179.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vodafone Qatar QSC ranks #23 out of 227 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vodafone Qatar QSC has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vodafone Qatar QSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Vodafone Qatar QSC ranks #23 out of 227 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Vodafone Qatar QSC in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.54. Vodafone Qatar QSC's value of 12.67 is 179.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Vodafone Qatar QSC's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 7.69 to 18.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.22 vs. the industry median of 4.54, Vodafone Qatar 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.54, based on 227 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. Vodafone Qatar QSC's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 12.67 is 179.1% 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 Vodafone Qatar QSC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vodafone Qatar QSC's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.67, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vodafone Qatar QSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodafone Qatar QSC (DSMD:VFQS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ر.ق2.20, compared to a current price of ر.ق2.70 — trading 22.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.67, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.22 and 179.1% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.54. Vodafone Qatar QSC's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Vodafone Qatar QSC (DSMD:VFQS), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.67 as of Aug. 13, 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 Vodafone Qatar QSC (DSMD:VFQS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodafone Qatar QSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ر.ق2.70 is trading 22.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ر.ق2.20.
GuruFocus considers Vodafone Qatar QSC to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DSMD:VFQS:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 12.67 (near median its 10-year median of 12.22)
GF Value™: ر.ق2.20 vs. price of ر.ق2.70 (22.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 179.1% above the Telecommunication Services median (#23 of 227)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DSMD:VFQS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vodafone Qatar QSC provides cellular mobile telecommunication services, fixed-line services, and sells mobile-related equipment and accessories. It operates in two segments: Consumer and Enterprise and others. Its services include messaging, interconnect, data broadband services, connection fees, and equipment sales. The company offers a comprehensive range of services that include voice, messaging, data, fixed communications, Internet of Things and ICT managed services, for consumers and businesses alike.
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