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Sun InternationalJSE:SUI -1.84%75 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.31 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 7.66. GuruFocus rates JSE:SUI with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of R45.24 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 411 Travel & Leisure companies, Sun International ranks better than 84.18% on this metric.
Sun International's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.31.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sun International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:SUI'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.03 Med: 7.66 Max: 11.07
Current: 8.31
During the past 13 years, Sun International's highest Yield on Cost was 11.07. The lowest was 2.03. And the median was 7.66.
JSE:SUI's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 84.18% of 411
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 3.08
vs JSE:SUI: 8.31
Sun International (JSE:SUI) 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.
Sun International 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
JSE:SUI vs LVS, MGM, WYNN: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Resorts & Casinos subindustry, Sun International'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.
Sun International 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sun International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sun International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Sun International 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.
Sun International (JSE:SUI) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.31 as of Jul. 16, 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 Sun International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.66. Over the past decade, Sun International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.03 to 11.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Sun International ranks #65 out of 411 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 15.8%.
Is Sun International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Sun International's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.31 is near median its 10-year median of 7.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.03 to a high of 11.07. The Travel & Leisure industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.08. Sun International's value of 8.31 is 169.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sun International ranks #65 out of 411 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sun International has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sun International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to LVS and MGM?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Sun International ranks #65 out of 411 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Sun International in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.08. Sun International's value of 8.31 is 169.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Sun International's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.03 to 11.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.66 vs. the industry median of 3.08, Sun International 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Travel & Leisure companies is 3.08, based on 411 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. Sun International's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.31 is 169.8% 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 Sun International and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sun International's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.31, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sun International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun International (JSE:SUI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R45.24, compared to a current price of R50.06 — trading 10.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.31, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.66 and 169.8% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 3.08. Sun International's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 8 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 Sun International (JSE:SUI), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.31 as of Jul. 16, 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 Sun International (JSE:SUI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R50.06 is trading 10.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R45.24.
GuruFocus considers Sun International to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:SUI:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 8.31 (near median its 10-year median of 7.66)
GF Value™: R45.24 vs. price of R50.06 (10.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 169.8% above the Travel & Leisure median (#65 of 411)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:SUI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sun International Ltd is mainly engaged in the development of integrated gaming, hospitality, and leisure destinations in South Africa. Its assets include urban casinos, an online betting business, limited payout machines (LPMs), and hotels and resorts, which offer adventures in luxury destinations that are complemented by personal service. Some of the company's casinos, resorts, and hotels are GrandWest, Sun Time Square, Sun Time Square, Wild Coast Sun, The Table Bay Hotel, and Sun City, among others. Its operating segments are: Urban Casinos, which generate maximum revenue, Resorts and Hotels, Sun Slots group, and Sunbet group.
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