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ShutterstockFRA:S3T -6.53%72 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 48.44 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 1195% above its 10-year median of 3.74. GuruFocus rates FRA:S3T with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €24.61 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 181 Interactive Media companies, Shutterstock ranks better than 99.45% on this metric.
Shutterstock's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 48.44.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shutterstock's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:S3T'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.84 Med: 3.74 Max: 48.44
Current: 48.44
During the past 13 years, Shutterstock's highest Yield on Cost was 48.44. The lowest was 0.84. And the median was 3.74.
FRA:S3T's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 99.45% of 181
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 3.61
vs FRA:S3T: 48.44
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.
Shutterstock 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
FRA:S3T vs ANGI, GETY, DIBS: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Shutterstock'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.
Shutterstock 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Shutterstock's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shutterstock'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.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Shutterstock is calculated as
Shutterstock (FRA:S3T) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 48.44 as of Aug. 02, 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 Shutterstock and its competitors. This is 1195% above median its historical median of 3.74. Over the past decade, Shutterstock's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.84 to 48.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Shutterstock ranks #1 out of 181 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 0.59999999999999%.
Is Shutterstock's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Shutterstock's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 48.44 is 1195% above median its 10-year median of 3.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.84 to a high of 48.44. The Interactive Media industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.61. Shutterstock's value of 48.44 is 1241.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shutterstock ranks #1 out of 181 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shutterstock has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shutterstock's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ANGI and GETY?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Shutterstock ranks #1 out of 181 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Shutterstock in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.61. Shutterstock's value of 48.44 is 1241.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Shutterstock's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.84 to 48.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.74 vs. the industry median of 3.61, Shutterstock 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Interactive Media companies is 3.61, based on 181 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. Shutterstock's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 48.44 is 1241.8% 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 Shutterstock and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shutterstock's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 48.44, which is 1195% above median its own 10-year median of 3.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shutterstock stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shutterstock (FRA:S3T) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.61, compared to a current price of €4.35 — trading 82.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 48.44, which is 1195% above median its 10-year median of 3.74 and 1241.8% above the Interactive Media industry median of 3.61. Shutterstock's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Shutterstock (FRA:S3T), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 48.44 as of Aug. 02, 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 Shutterstock (FRA:S3T) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shutterstock stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €4.35 is trading 82.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €24.61.
GuruFocus considers Shutterstock to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:S3T:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 48.44 (1195% above median its 10-year median of 3.74)
GF Value™: €24.61 vs. price of €4.35 (82.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1241.8% above the Interactive Media median (#1 of 181)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:S3T stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shutterstock Inc is a U.S.-based company that is engaged in the provision of digital content. The content segment, whose offerings include licenses for Images, Footage, Music, 3 Dimensional, and Generative AI content. Data, Distribution, and Service offerings address customer demand for products and services that are beyond its Content licenses. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Content offerings. Geographically the company generates the majority of its revenue from the Domestic market, but also has its presence in Europe and Rest of the Countries.
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