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E Media HoldingsJSE:EMH 57 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 25.01 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 18.58. GuruFocus rates JSE:EMH with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of R2.35 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 393 Media - Diversified companies, E Media Holdings ranks better than 96.95% on this metric.
E Media Holdings's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.01.
The historical rank and industry rank for E Media Holdings's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:EMH'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.27 Med: 18.58 Max: 28.87
Current: 25.01
During the past 13 years, E Media Holdings's highest Yield on Cost was 28.87. The lowest was 4.27. And the median was 18.58.
JSE:EMH's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 96.95% of 393
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 3.57
vs JSE:EMH: 25.01
E Media Holdings (JSE:EMH) 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.
E Media Holdings 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
JSE:EMH vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, E Media Holdings'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.
E Media Holdings 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, E Media Holdings's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where E Media Holdings's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
E Media Holdings 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.
E Media Holdings (JSE:EMH) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 25.01 as of Aug. 07, 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 E Media Holdings and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 18.58. Over the past decade, E Media Holdings' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 4.27 to 28.87. According to the industry distribution chart, E Media Holdings ranks #12 out of 393 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 3.1%.
Is E Media Holdings' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
E Media Holdings' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 25.01 is 35% above median its 10-year median of 18.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.27 to a high of 28.87. The Media - Diversified industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.57. E Media Holdings' value of 25.01 is 600.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, E Media Holdings ranks #12 out of 393 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, E Media Holdings has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does E Media Holdings' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, E Media Holdings ranks #12 out of 393 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places E Media Holdings in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.57. E Media Holdings' value of 25.01 is 600.6% above this benchmark. Historically, E Media Holdings' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 4.27 to 28.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.58 vs. the industry median of 3.57, E Media Holdings 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 3.57, based on 393 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. E Media Holdings's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 25.01 is 600.6% 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 E Media Holdings and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. E Media Holdings's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 25.01, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 18.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is E Media Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, E Media Holdings (JSE:EMH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.35, compared to a current price of R2.09 — trading 11.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 25.01, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 18.58 and 600.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 3.57. E Media Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 4 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 E Media Holdings (JSE:EMH), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 25.01 as of Aug. 07, 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 E Media Holdings (JSE:EMH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, E Media Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R2.09 is trading 11.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of R2.35.
GuruFocus considers E Media Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:EMH:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 25.01 (35% above median its 10-year median of 18.58)
GF Value™: R2.35 vs. price of R2.09 (11.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 600.6% above the Media - Diversified median (#12 of 393)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:EMH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
E Media Holdings Ltd is a South Africa-based investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it is predominantly engaged in the media and entertainment business. The company product portfolio includes products and services like E.TV a free-to-air commercial television channel; eNCA, a 24-hour news channel; OpenView HD and YFM, a radio station that targets the youth market, and others. In addition, the company also provides property and facilities services, including broadcast and television studios, post-production facilities, equipment rental, and sales; as well as holds investments in the television broadcasting and content creation sectors. A majority of its revenue is earned from the South African market.
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