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IDEX Biometrics ASA's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for IDEX Biometrics ASA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
OSL:IDEX's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 3.04 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
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.
IDEX Biometrics ASA 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
OSL:IDEX vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, IDEX Biometrics ASA'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.
IDEX Biometrics ASA 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, IDEX Biometrics ASA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IDEX Biometrics ASA'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.
IDEX Biometrics ASA (OSL:IDEX) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Jul. 14, 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 IDEX Biometrics ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, IDEX Biometrics ASA ranks #999999 out of 1032 companies in the Software industry.
Is IDEX Biometrics ASA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
IDEX Biometrics ASA's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, IDEX Biometrics ASA ranks #999999 out of 1032 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, IDEX Biometrics ASA has a GF Score™ of 20/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IDEX Biometrics ASA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, IDEX Biometrics ASA ranks #999999 out of 1032 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places IDEX Biometrics ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.04. 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 Software company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Software companies is 3.04, based on 1,032 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 IDEX Biometrics ASA and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IDEX Biometrics ASA'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 IDEX Biometrics ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IDEX Biometrics ASA (OSL:IDEX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr0.53, compared to a current price of kr8.10 — trading 1428.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. IDEX Biometrics ASA's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 with 5 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 IDEX Biometrics ASA (OSL:IDEX), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 14, 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 IDEX Biometrics ASA (OSL:IDEX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IDEX Biometrics ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr8.10 is trading 1428.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr0.53.
GuruFocus considers IDEX Biometrics ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:IDEX:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: kr0.53 vs. price of kr8.10 (1428.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:IDEX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IDEX Biometrics ASA develops and manufactures fingerprint biometric cards for access control, digital identity, and payment. Its products use fingerprint biometrics for user authentication and are designed for physical and digital access applications. The company serves banks, enterprises, and public sector organizations through direct sales and channel partners.
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