United Internet AGFRA:UTDI +1.99%76 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.50 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 4.93. GuruFocus rates FRA:UTDI with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €21.80 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 229 Telecommunication Services companies, United Internet AG ranks better than 60.26% on this metric.
United Internet AG's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.50.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Internet AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:UTDI'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.34 Med: 4.93 Max: 20.96
Current: 5.5
During the past 13 years, United Internet AG's highest Yield on Cost was 20.96. The lowest was 0.34. And the median was 4.93.
FRA:UTDI's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 60.26% of 229
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.5
vs FRA:UTDI: 5.50
United Internet AG (FRA:UTDI) 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 Internet AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
FRA:UTDI vs TMUS, VZ, T: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, United Internet AG'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 Internet AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, United Internet AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Internet AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
United Internet AG 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 Internet AG (FRA:UTDI) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.50 as of Jul. 06, 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 Internet AG and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 4.93. Over the past decade, United Internet AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.34 to 20.96. According to the industry distribution chart, United Internet AG ranks #91 out of 229 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 39.7%.
Is United Internet AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
United Internet AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.50 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 4.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.34 to a high of 20.96. The Telecommunication Services industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.50. United Internet AG's value of 5.50 is 22.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Internet AG ranks #91 out of 229 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, United Internet AG has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Internet AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, United Internet AG ranks #91 out of 229 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts United Internet AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.50. United Internet AG's value of 5.50 is 22.2% above this benchmark. Historically, United Internet AG's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.34 to 20.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.93 vs. the industry median of 4.50, United Internet AG 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 4.50, based on 229 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 Internet AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.50 is 22.2% 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 Internet AG and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Internet AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.50, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 4.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Internet AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Internet AG (FRA:UTDI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €21.80, compared to a current price of €23.60 — trading 8.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.50, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 4.93 and 22.2% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.50. United Internet AG's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 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 Internet AG (FRA:UTDI), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.50 as of Jul. 06, 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 Internet AG (FRA:UTDI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Internet AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €23.60 is trading 8.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €21.80.
GuruFocus considers United Internet AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:UTDI:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 5.50 (12% above median its 10-year median of 4.93)
GF Value™: €21.80 vs. price of €23.60 (8.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22.2% above the Telecommunication Services median (#91 of 229)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:UTDI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United Internet AG is a telecommunications provider that operates through two business divisions: Access and Applications, which in turn are divided into the segments Consumer Access and Business Access and Consumer Applications and Business Applications. The Consumer Access segment which generates the majority of the revenue for the company comprises mobile internet products as well as landline-based broadband products (including the respective applications, such as home networks, online storage, telephony, Smart Home, IPTV, and video-on-demand) and mobile internet products. The company also provides a wide range of telecommunication products and services to companies and local authorities.
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