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Network-1 TechnologiesNTIP +0.68%31 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.76 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 56% above its 10-year median of 4.33. GuruFocus rates NTIP with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 597 Business Services companies, Network-1 Technologies ranks better than 71.02% on this metric.
Network-1 Technologies's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.76.
The historical rank and industry rank for Network-1 Technologies's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
NTIP'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.01 Med: 4.33 Max: 8.62
Current: 6.76
During the past 13 years, Network-1 Technologies's highest Yield on Cost was 8.62. The lowest was 1.01. And the median was 4.33.
NTIP's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 71.02% of 597
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 4.03
vs NTIP: 6.76
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.
Network-1 Technologies 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
NTIP vs YSXT, WBQNL, PMEC: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Network-1 Technologies'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.
Network-1 Technologies 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Network-1 Technologies's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Network-1 Technologies'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.
Network-1 Technologies (NTIP) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.76 as of Jul. 15, 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 Network-1 Technologies and its competitors. This is 56% above median its historical median of 4.33. Over the past decade, Network-1 Technologies' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.01 to 8.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Network-1 Technologies ranks #173 out of 597 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 29%.
Is Network-1 Technologies' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Network-1 Technologies' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.76 is 56% above median its 10-year median of 4.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.01 to a high of 8.62. The Business Services industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.03. Network-1 Technologies' value of 6.76 is 67.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Network-1 Technologies ranks #173 out of 597 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Network-1 Technologies has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Network-1 Technologies' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to YSXT and WBQNL?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Network-1 Technologies ranks #173 out of 597 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Network-1 Technologies in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.03. Network-1 Technologies' value of 6.76 is 67.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Network-1 Technologies' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.01 to 8.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.33 vs. the industry median of 4.03, Network-1 Technologies 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 Business Services company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Business Services companies is 4.03, based on 597 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. Network-1 Technologies's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.76 is 67.7% 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 Network-1 Technologies and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Network-1 Technologies's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.76, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 4.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Network-1 Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Network-1 Technologies (NTIP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.60, compared to a current price of $1.48 — trading 146.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.76, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 4.33 and 67.7% above the Business Services industry median of 4.03. Network-1 Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 2 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 Network-1 Technologies (NTIP), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.76 as of Jul. 15, 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 Network-1 Technologies (NTIP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Network-1 Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.48 is trading 146.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.60.
GuruFocus considers Network-1 Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NTIP:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 6.76 (56% above median its 10-year median of 4.33)
GF Value™: $0.60 vs. price of $1.48 (146.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 67.7% above the Business Services median (#173 of 597)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NTIP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Network-1 Technologies Inc is involved in the business of the development, licensing, and protection of intellectual property assets. The company's current plan includes continuing to pursue licensing opportunities for its intellectual property assets.
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