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Singapore TelecommunicationsSNGNF 76 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.62 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 6.47. GuruFocus rates SNGNF with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 76/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $2.58 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 227 Telecommunication Services companies, Singapore Telecommunications ranks worse than 53.74% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Singapore Telecommunications's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
SNGNF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.29 Med: 6.47 Max: 12.72
Current: 4.62
During the past 13 years, Singapore Telecommunications's highest Yield on Cost was 12.72. The lowest was 3.29. And the median was 6.47.
SNGNF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 53.74% of 227
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.57
vs SNGNF: 4.62
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.
Singapore Telecommunications 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
SNGNF vs TMUS, VZ, T: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Singapore Telecommunications'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.
Singapore Telecommunications 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Singapore Telecommunications's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Singapore Telecommunications'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.
Singapore Telecommunications (SNGNF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.62 as of Jul. 20, 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 Singapore Telecommunications and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 6.47. Over the past decade, Singapore Telecommunications' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.29 to 12.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Singapore Telecommunications ranks #122 out of 227 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 53.7%.
Is Singapore Telecommunications' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Singapore Telecommunications' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.62 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 6.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.29 to a high of 12.72. The Telecommunication Services industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.57. Singapore Telecommunications' value of 4.62 is 1.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Singapore Telecommunications ranks #122 out of 227 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Singapore Telecommunications has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Singapore Telecommunications' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Singapore Telecommunications ranks #122 out of 227 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Singapore Telecommunications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.57. Singapore Telecommunications' value of 4.62 is 1.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Singapore Telecommunications' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.29 to 12.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.47 vs. the industry median of 4.57, Singapore Telecommunications 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.57, based on 227 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. Singapore Telecommunications's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.62 is 1.1% 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 Singapore Telecommunications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Singapore Telecommunications's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.62, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 6.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Singapore Telecommunications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Singapore Telecommunications (SNGNF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.58, compared to a current price of $3.24 — trading 25.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.62, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 6.47 and 1.1% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.57. Singapore Telecommunications' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Singapore Telecommunications (SNGNF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.62 as of Jul. 20, 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 Singapore Telecommunications (SNGNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Singapore Telecommunications stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.24 is trading 25.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.58.
GuruFocus considers Singapore Telecommunications to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SNGNF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 4.62 (29% below median its 10-year median of 6.47)
GF Value™: $2.58 vs. price of $3.24 (25.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.1% above the Telecommunication Services median (#122 of 227)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SNGNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Singapore Telecommunications is Singapore's leading telecoms company. It owns extensive wired and wireless networks offering data and voice services to a broad customer base. Singtel's diverse investment portfolio spreads across the region. The firm wholly owns Optus in Australia and minority equity stakes in Airtel (28%) in India; Telkomsel (35%) in Indonesia; Globe Telecom (47%) in the Philippines; and Advanced Information Services (23%) and Intouch (21%) in Thailand. Singtel is majority-owned by the Singapore government.
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