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Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSCKUW:STC -0.78%53 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.09 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 7.34. GuruFocus rates KUW:STC with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.58 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 225 Telecommunication Services companies, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC ranks better than 80% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:STC'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.06 Med: 7.34 Max: 16.14
Current: 8.09
During the past 13 years, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's highest Yield on Cost was 16.14. The lowest was 4.06. And the median was 7.34.
KUW:STC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 80% of 225
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.61
vs KUW:STC: 8.09
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC) 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.
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
KUW:STC vs VZ, TMUS, T: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC'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.
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC 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.
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.09 as of Jul. 29, 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 Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 7.34. Over the past decade, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 4.06 to 16.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #45 out of 225 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 20%.
Is Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.09 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 7.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.06 to a high of 16.14. The Telecommunication Services industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.61. Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's value of 8.09 is 75.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #45 out of 225 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #45 out of 225 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.61. Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's value of 8.09 is 75.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 4.06 to 16.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.34 vs. the industry median of 4.61, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC 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 4.61, based on 225 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. Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.09 is 75.5% 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 Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.09, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 7.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.58, compared to a current price of KWD0.63 — trading 9.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.09, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 7.34 and 75.5% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.61. Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 6 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 Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.09 as of Jul. 29, 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 Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.63 is trading 9.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.58.
GuruFocus considers Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:STC:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 8.09 (10% above median its 10-year median of 7.34)
GF Value™: KWD0.58 vs. price of KWD0.63 (9.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 75.5% above the Telecommunication Services median (#45 of 225)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:STC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC Business Description
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC is a telecommunication service provider. The company provides internet access using 4G LTE technology, and 5G technology. The principal activities of the company are to purchase, supply, install, operate, and maintain wireless telecommunication devices and equipment. The company offers numerous opportunities in the field of telecommunications, entertainment, information, digital, and data transfer services. The Group has identified Consumer (i.e., Individual customers) and Enterprise (i.e., Corporates & others) as operating segments.
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