STI Education Systems HoldingsPHS:STI -0.83%98 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 20.54 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 14.04. GuruFocus rates PHS:STI with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱1.36 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 121 Education companies, STI Education Systems Holdings ranks better than 94.21% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for STI Education Systems Holdings's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:STI'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.86 Med: 14.04 Max: 51.97
Current: 20.54
During the past 13 years, STI Education Systems Holdings's highest Yield on Cost was 51.97. The lowest was 3.86. And the median was 14.04.
PHS:STI's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 94.21% of 121
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 4.41
vs PHS:STI: 20.54
STI Education Systems Holdings (PHS:STI) 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.
STI Education Systems Holdings 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
PHS:STI vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, STI Education Systems Holdings'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.
STI Education Systems Holdings 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, STI Education Systems Holdings's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where STI Education Systems Holdings's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
STI Education Systems Holdings 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.
STI Education Systems Holdings (PHS:STI) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 20.54 as of Jul. 13, 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 STI Education Systems Holdings and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 14.04. Over the past decade, STI Education Systems Holdings' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.86 to 51.97. According to the industry distribution chart, STI Education Systems Holdings ranks #7 out of 121 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is STI Education Systems Holdings' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
STI Education Systems Holdings' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 20.54 is 46% above median its 10-year median of 14.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.86 to a high of 51.97. The Education industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.41. STI Education Systems Holdings' value of 20.54 is 365.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, STI Education Systems Holdings ranks #7 out of 121 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, STI Education Systems Holdings has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does STI Education Systems Holdings' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, STI Education Systems Holdings ranks #7 out of 121 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places STI Education Systems Holdings in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.41. STI Education Systems Holdings' value of 20.54 is 365.8% above this benchmark. Historically, STI Education Systems Holdings' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.86 to 51.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.04 vs. the industry median of 4.41, STI Education Systems Holdings 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 an Education company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Education companies is 4.41, based on 121 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. STI Education Systems Holdings's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 20.54 is 365.8% 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 STI Education Systems Holdings and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. STI Education Systems Holdings's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 20.54, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 14.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is STI Education Systems Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STI Education Systems Holdings (PHS:STI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱1.36, compared to a current price of ₱1.20 — trading 11.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 20.54, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 14.04 and 365.8% above the Education industry median of 4.41. STI Education Systems Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 98/100 with 1 warning sign 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 STI Education Systems Holdings (PHS:STI), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 20.54 as of Jul. 13, 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 STI Education Systems Holdings (PHS:STI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STI Education Systems Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱1.20 is trading 11.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱1.36.
GuruFocus considers STI Education Systems Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:STI:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 20.54 (46% above median its 10-year median of 14.04)
GF Value™: ₱1.36 vs. price of ₱1.20 (11.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 365.8% above the Education median (#7 of 121)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:STI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
STI Education Systems Holdings Business Description
STI Education Systems Holdings Inc is a Philippine investment holding company focused on education and education-related activities through subsidiaries that operate schools offering basic education, Senior High School, tertiary, post-graduate, and non-degree programs. The majority of its revenues come from educational services provided over time. It is organized into five geographical segments: Metro Manila, Northern Luzon, Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, with the majority of revenue coming from Metro Manila.
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