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Etihad Etisalat Co JSCSAU:7020 +0.53%78 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.44 as of Sep. 01, 2026, which is 81% above its 10-year median of 2.45. GuruFocus rates SAU:7020 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼64.48 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 224 Telecommunication Services companies, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC ranks worse than 50.89% on this metric.
Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 4.44.
The historical rank and industry rank for Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:7020'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.14 Med: 2.45 Max: 6.49
Current: 4.44
During the past 13 years, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's highest Yield on Cost was 6.49. The lowest was 1.14. And the median was 2.45.
SAU:7020's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 50.89% of 224
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.495
vs SAU:7020: 4.44
Etihad Etisalat Co JSC (SAU:7020) 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.
Etihad Etisalat Co JSC 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
SAU:7020 vs VZ, TMUS, T: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC'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.
Etihad Etisalat Co JSC 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Etihad Etisalat Co JSC 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.
Etihad Etisalat Co JSC (SAU:7020) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.44 as of Sep. 01, 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 Etihad Etisalat Co JSC and its competitors. This is 81% above median its historical median of 2.45. Over the past decade, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.14 to 6.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC ranks #114 out of 224 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 50.9%.
Is Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.44 is 81% above median its 10-year median of 2.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.14 to a high of 6.49. The Telecommunication Services industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.50. Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's value of 4.44 is 1.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC ranks #114 out of 224 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC ranks #114 out of 224 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Etihad Etisalat Co JSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.50. Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's value of 4.44 is 1.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.14 to 6.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.45 vs. the industry median of 4.50, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC has consistently been below 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 4.50, based on 224 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. Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.44 is 1.2% below 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 Etihad Etisalat Co JSC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.44, which is 81% above median its own 10-year median of 2.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Etihad Etisalat Co JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC (SAU:7020) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼64.48, compared to a current price of ﷼66.90 — trading 3.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.44, which is 81% above median its 10-year median of 2.45 and 1.2% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.50. Etihad Etisalat Co JSC's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 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 Etihad Etisalat Co JSC (SAU:7020), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.44 as of Sep. 01, 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 Etihad Etisalat Co JSC (SAU:7020) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Etihad Etisalat Co JSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ﷼66.90 is trading 3.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼64.48.
GuruFocus considers Etihad Etisalat Co JSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:7020:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 4.44 (81% above median its 10-year median of 2.45)
GF Value™: ﷼64.48 vs. price of ﷼66.90 (3.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.2% below the Telecommunication Services median (#114 of 224)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:7020 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Etihad Etisalat Co JSC operates in the telecom sector. The company also manages, installs, and operates telephone networks, terminals, and telecommunication unit systems, as well as to sell and maintains mobile phones and telecommunication units in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The company's segment includes Consumer, Business, Wholesale and Others. It derives maximum revenue from Consumer segment, which includes products and services such as voice calls, mobile Internet, and fixed Internet. The company has provides integrated services for three main sectors; individuals, businesses, and carriers. All of the company's operations are principally conducted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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