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Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri ASIST:TCELL +1.81%92 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 26.86 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 29.39. GuruFocus rates IST:TCELL with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺106.31 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 227 Telecommunication Services companies, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS ranks better than 95.59% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
IST:TCELL'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.49 Med: 29.39 Max: 96.71
Current: 26.86
During the past 13 years, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS's highest Yield on Cost was 96.71. The lowest was 7.49. And the median was 29.39.
IST:TCELL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 95.59% of 227
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.58
vs IST:TCELL: 26.86
Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS (IST:TCELL) 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.
Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
IST:TCELL vs TMUS, VZ, T: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS'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.
Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS 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.
Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS (IST:TCELL) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 26.86 as of Jul. 17, 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 Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 29.39. Over the past decade, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 7.49 to 96.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS ranks #10 out of 227 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 4.4%.
Is Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 26.86 is near median its 10-year median of 29.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.49 to a high of 96.71. The Telecommunication Services industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.58. Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS's value of 26.86 is 486.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS ranks #10 out of 227 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS ranks #10 out of 227 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.58. Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS's value of 26.86 is 486.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 7.49 to 96.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.39 vs. the industry median of 4.58, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS 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 4.58, 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. Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 26.86 is 486.5% 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 Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 26.86, which is near median its own 10-year median of 29.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS (IST:TCELL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺106.31, compared to a current price of ₺112.20 — trading 5.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 26.86, which is near median its 10-year median of 29.39 and 486.5% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.58. Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS (IST:TCELL), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 26.86 as of Jul. 17, 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 Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS (IST:TCELL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₺112.20 is trading 5.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₺106.31.
GuruFocus considers Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for IST:TCELL:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 26.86 (near median its 10-year median of 29.39)
GF Value™: ₺106.31 vs. price of ₺112.20 (5.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 486.5% above the Telecommunication Services median (#10 of 227)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:TCELL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS Business Description
Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS provides mobile telephone services in Turkey. The firm's services portfolio includes mobile and fixed voice, data, TV, and digital services over its network. The firm also operates in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Belarus, the Netherlands, and Ukraine. It has three main reportable segments: Turkcell Turkiye, Techfin, and Other. The Turkcell Turkiye segment, which derives the majority of revenue, comprises mainly telecommunication and technology services activities.
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