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GMO Internet groupFRA:IQ3 81 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.85 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 2.02. GuruFocus rates FRA:IQ3 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.79 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 225 Telecommunication Services companies, GMO Internet group ranks worse than 77.78% on this metric.
GMO Internet group's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.85.
The historical rank and industry rank for GMO Internet group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:IQ3'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.92 Med: 2.02 Max: 4.02
Current: 1.85
During the past 13 years, GMO Internet group's highest Yield on Cost was 4.02. The lowest was 0.92. And the median was 2.02.
FRA:IQ3's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 77.78% of 225
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.61
vs FRA:IQ3: 1.85
GMO Internet group (FRA:IQ3) 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.
GMO Internet group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
FRA:IQ3 vs VZ, TMUS, T: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, GMO Internet 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.
GMO Internet group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, GMO Internet group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GMO Internet group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
GMO Internet 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.
GMO Internet group (FRA:IQ3) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.85 as of Jul. 29, 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 GMO Internet group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.02. Over the past decade, GMO Internet group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.92 to 4.02. According to the industry distribution chart, GMO Internet group ranks #175 out of 225 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 77.8%.
Is GMO Internet group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
GMO Internet group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.85 is near median its 10-year median of 2.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.92 to a high of 4.02. The Telecommunication Services industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.61. GMO Internet group's value of 1.85 is 59.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GMO Internet group ranks #175 out of 225 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, GMO Internet group has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GMO Internet group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, GMO Internet group ranks #175 out of 225 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places GMO Internet group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.61. GMO Internet group's value of 1.85 is 59.9% below this benchmark. Historically, GMO Internet group's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.92 to 4.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.02 vs. the industry median of 4.61, GMO Internet group has consistently been below 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 4.61, based on 225 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. GMO Internet group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.85 is 59.9% below 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 GMO Internet group and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GMO Internet group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.85, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GMO Internet group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GMO Internet group (FRA:IQ3) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.79, compared to a current price of €21.60 — trading 21.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.85, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.02 and 59.9% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.61. GMO Internet group's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 7 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 GMO Internet group (FRA:IQ3), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.85 as of Jul. 29, 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 GMO Internet group (FRA:IQ3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GMO Internet group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €21.60 is trading 21.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €17.79.
GuruFocus considers GMO Internet group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:IQ3:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.85 (near median its 10-year median of 2.02)
GF Value™: €17.79 vs. price of €21.60 (21.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59.9% below the Telecommunication Services median (#175 of 225)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:IQ3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GMO Internet group Inc operates through main segment namely, Internet infrastructure business, Internet advertising and media, Internet securities, Internet financial services and Cryptocurrency. Internet infrastructure, the key segment, provides basic Internet services, such as domain hosting and e-commerce payments. Online advertising and media segment provides marketing services for online businesses. The Internet securities division provides consumer financial services, and the Cryptocurrency segment operates business pertaining to mining and exchange of cryptocurrency. The company generates the vast majority of revenue in Japan.
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