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African Media EntertainmentJSE:AME 85 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.09 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 8.26. GuruFocus rates JSE:AME with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of R49.05 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 396 Media - Diversified companies, African Media Entertainment ranks better than 82.58% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for African Media Entertainment's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:AME'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.91 Med: 8.26 Max: 14
Current: 9.09
During the past 13 years, African Media Entertainment's highest Yield on Cost was 14.00. The lowest was 3.91. And the median was 8.26.
JSE:AME's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 82.58% of 396
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 3.525
vs JSE:AME: 9.09
African Media Entertainment (JSE:AME) 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.
African Media Entertainment 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
JSE:AME vs NXST: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Broadcasting subindustry, African Media Entertainment'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.
African Media Entertainment 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, African Media Entertainment's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where African Media Entertainment's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
African Media Entertainment 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.
African Media Entertainment (JSE:AME) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.09 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 African Media Entertainment and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 8.26. Over the past decade, African Media Entertainment's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.91 to 14.00. According to the industry distribution chart, African Media Entertainment ranks #69 out of 396 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 17.4%.
Is African Media Entertainment's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
African Media Entertainment's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.09 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 8.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.91 to a high of 14.00. The Media - Diversified industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.53. African Media Entertainment's value of 9.09 is 157.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, African Media Entertainment ranks #69 out of 396 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, African Media Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does African Media Entertainment's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, African Media Entertainment ranks #69 out of 396 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places African Media Entertainment in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.53. African Media Entertainment's value of 9.09 is 157.9% above this benchmark. Historically, African Media Entertainment's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.91 to 14.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.26 vs. the industry median of 3.53, African Media Entertainment 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Media - Diversified companies is 3.53, based on 396 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. African Media Entertainment's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.09 is 157.9% 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 African Media Entertainment and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. African Media Entertainment's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.09, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 8.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is African Media Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African Media Entertainment (JSE:AME) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R49.05, compared to a current price of R55.00 — trading 12.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.09, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 8.26 and 157.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 3.53. African Media Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 African Media Entertainment (JSE:AME), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.09 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 African Media Entertainment (JSE:AME) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African Media Entertainment stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R55.00 is trading 12.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R49.05.
GuruFocus considers African Media Entertainment to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:AME:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 9.09 (10% above median its 10-year median of 8.26)
GF Value™: R49.05 vs. price of R55.00 (12.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 157.9% above the Media - Diversified median (#69 of 396)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:AME stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
African Media Entertainment Ltd is involved in providing broadcasting services in South Africa. The company's operating segment includes Radio broadcasters; Media Services and Corporate. It generates maximum revenue from the Radio broadcasters segment.
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