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Vodafone IdeaNSE:IDEA +0.37%44 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:IDEA with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹5.62 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 225 Telecommunication Services companies, Vodafone Idea ranks worse than 444444% on this metric.
Vodafone Idea's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vodafone Idea's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Vodafone Idea's highest Yield on Cost was 0.87. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.71.
NSE:IDEA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 4.64 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
Vodafone Idea (NSE:IDEA) 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.
Vodafone Idea 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
NSE:IDEA vs TMUS, VZ, T: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Vodafone Idea'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.
Vodafone Idea 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Vodafone Idea's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vodafone Idea'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.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Vodafone Idea is calculated as
Vodafone Idea (NSE:IDEA) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Jul. 23, 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 Vodafone Idea and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vodafone Idea ranks #999999 out of 225 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Is Vodafone Idea's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Vodafone Idea's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Vodafone Idea ranks #999999 out of 225 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vodafone Idea has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vodafone Idea's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Vodafone Idea ranks #999999 out of 225 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Vodafone Idea in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.64. 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 4.64, 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. 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 Vodafone Idea and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vodafone Idea's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vodafone Idea stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodafone Idea (NSE:IDEA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹5.62, compared to a current price of ₹13.54 — trading 140.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Vodafone Idea's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Vodafone Idea (NSE:IDEA), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 23, 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 Vodafone Idea (NSE:IDEA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vodafone Idea stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹13.54 is trading 140.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹5.62.
GuruFocus considers Vodafone Idea to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:IDEA:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: ₹5.62 vs. price of ₹13.54 (140.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:IDEA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vodafone Idea Ltd is a telecommunications company that provides mobile services and operates under one segment namely Mobility services. Mobility services generates revenue from mobile services and constitutes the majority of overall company revenue. The company owns telecommunications infrastructure, such as fiber networks and mobile towers. The company generates the vast majority of its revenue in India.
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