NetLink NBN TrustNETLF +1.52%32 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.78 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 6.11. GuruFocus rates NETLF with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.68 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 228 Telecommunication Services companies, NetLink NBN Trust ranks better than 64.47% on this metric.
NetLink NBN Trust's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.78.
The historical rank and industry rank for NetLink NBN Trust's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
NETLF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.15 Med: 6.11 Max: 7.38
Current: 5.78
During the past 11 years, NetLink NBN Trust's highest Yield on Cost was 7.38. The lowest was 5.15. And the median was 6.11.
NETLF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 64.47% of 228
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.365
vs NETLF: 5.78
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.
NetLink NBN Trust 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
NETLF vs TMUS, VZ, T: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, NetLink NBN Trust'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.
NetLink NBN Trust 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, NetLink NBN Trust's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NetLink NBN Trust's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
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.
NetLink NBN Trust (NETLF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.78 as of Jun. 24, 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 NetLink NBN Trust and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.11. Over the past decade, NetLink NBN Trust's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 5.15 to 7.38. According to the industry distribution chart, NetLink NBN Trust ranks #81 out of 228 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 35.5%.
Is NetLink NBN Trust's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
NetLink NBN Trust's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.78 is near median its 10-year median of 6.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.15 to a high of 7.38. The Telecommunication Services industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.37. NetLink NBN Trust's value of 5.78 is 32.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NetLink NBN Trust ranks #81 out of 228 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, NetLink NBN Trust has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NetLink NBN Trust's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, NetLink NBN Trust ranks #81 out of 228 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts NetLink NBN Trust in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.37. NetLink NBN Trust's value of 5.78 is 32.4% above this benchmark. Historically, NetLink NBN Trust's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 5.15 to 7.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.11 vs. the industry median of 4.37, NetLink NBN Trust 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 4.37, based on 228 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. NetLink NBN Trust's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.78 is 32.4% 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 NetLink NBN Trust and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NetLink NBN Trust's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.78, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NetLink NBN Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NetLink NBN Trust (NETLF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.68, compared to a current price of $0.77 — trading 13.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.78, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.11 and 32.4% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.37. NetLink NBN Trust's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 9 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 NetLink NBN Trust (NETLF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.78 as of Jun. 24, 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 NetLink NBN Trust (NETLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NetLink NBN Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.77 is trading 13.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.68.
GuruFocus considers NetLink NBN Trust to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NETLF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 5.78 (near median its 10-year median of 6.11)
GF Value™: $0.68 vs. price of $0.77 (13.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32.4% above the Telecommunication Services median (#81 of 228)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NETLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NetLink NBN Trust is a national provider of internet service. It designs, builds, owns, and operates network infrastructure comprising ducts, manholes, and fiber cables. Its non-building address point (NBAP) applications include infrastructure for telecommunications operators such as wireless network base stations, cameras, sensors, signage, and outdoor kiosks. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Installation-related revenue and Ancillary project revenue. The company operates in Singapore, the USA, the UK, and the rest of the World.
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