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Blu Label Unlimited GroupJSE:BLU -0.98%50 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.36 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 106% above its 10-year median of 2.60. GuruFocus rates JSE:BLU with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of R4.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 226 Telecommunication Services companies, Blu Label Unlimited Group ranks better than 59.73% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Blu Label Unlimited Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:BLU'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.46 Med: 2.6 Max: 11.66
Current: 5.36
During the past 13 years, Blu Label Unlimited Group's highest Yield on Cost was 11.66. The lowest was 1.46. And the median was 2.60.
JSE:BLU's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 59.73% of 226
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.49
vs JSE:BLU: 5.36
Blu Label Unlimited Group (JSE:BLU) 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.
Blu Label Unlimited Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
JSE:BLU vs VZ, TMUS, T: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Blu Label Unlimited 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.
Blu Label Unlimited Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Blu Label Unlimited Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Blu Label Unlimited Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Blu Label Unlimited 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.
Blu Label Unlimited Group (JSE:BLU) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.36 as of Aug. 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 Blu Label Unlimited Group and its competitors. This is 106% above median its historical median of 2.60. Over the past decade, Blu Label Unlimited Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.46 to 11.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Blu Label Unlimited Group ranks #91 out of 226 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 40.3%.
Is Blu Label Unlimited Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Blu Label Unlimited Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.36 is 106% above median its 10-year median of 2.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.46 to a high of 11.66. The Telecommunication Services industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.49. Blu Label Unlimited Group's value of 5.36 is 19.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Blu Label Unlimited Group ranks #91 out of 226 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Blu Label Unlimited Group has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blu Label Unlimited Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Blu Label Unlimited Group ranks #91 out of 226 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Blu Label Unlimited Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.49. Blu Label Unlimited Group's value of 5.36 is 19.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Blu Label Unlimited Group's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.46 to 11.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.60 vs. the industry median of 4.49, Blu Label Unlimited Group 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 4.49, based on 226 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. Blu Label Unlimited Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.36 is 19.4% 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 Blu Label Unlimited Group and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Blu Label Unlimited Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.36, which is 106% above median its own 10-year median of 2.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Blu Label Unlimited Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blu Label Unlimited Group (JSE:BLU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R4.15, compared to a current price of R8.12 — trading 95.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.36, which is 106% above median its 10-year median of 2.60 and 19.4% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.49. Blu Label Unlimited Group's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Blu Label Unlimited Group (JSE:BLU), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.36 as of Aug. 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 Blu Label Unlimited Group (JSE:BLU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blu Label Unlimited Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R8.12 is trading 95.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R4.15.
GuruFocus considers Blu Label Unlimited Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:BLU:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 5.36 (106% above median its 10-year median of 2.60)
GF Value™: R4.15 vs. price of R8.12 (95.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19.4% above the Telecommunication Services median (#91 of 226)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:BLU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Blu Label Unlimited Group Ltd's business is the virtual distribution of secure electronic tokens of value and transactional services across an international footprint of touch points. It is a digital distribution company specializing in prepaid products and the electronic distribution of virtual merchandise and value-added services. Products and services include airtime, electricity, UNIPIN, vouchers, tickets, airtime-CHAT 4 CHANGE, starter packs, contracts, direct top-up, money transfer, RICA, water, mobile devices, and accessories. The company segments include Africa Distribution and Corporate.
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