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AS Tallinna VesiSTU:A1T +0.47%75 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.80 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 2.59. GuruFocus rates STU:A1T with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.78 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 437 Utilities - Regulated companies, AS Tallinna Vesi ranks worse than 72.54% on this metric.
AS Tallinna Vesi's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.80.
The historical rank and industry rank for AS Tallinna Vesi's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:A1T'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.44 Med: 2.59 Max: 4.23
Current: 2.8
During the past 13 years, AS Tallinna Vesi's highest Yield on Cost was 4.23. The lowest was 1.44. And the median was 2.59.
STU:A1T's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 72.54% of 437
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 4.2
vs STU:A1T: 2.80
AS Tallinna Vesi (STU:A1T) 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.
AS Tallinna Vesi 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
STU:A1T vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, AS Tallinna Vesi'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.
AS Tallinna Vesi 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, AS Tallinna Vesi's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AS Tallinna Vesi's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
AS Tallinna Vesi 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.
AS Tallinna Vesi (STU:A1T) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.80 as of Aug. 27, 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 AS Tallinna Vesi and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.59. Over the past decade, AS Tallinna Vesi's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.44 to 4.23. According to the industry distribution chart, AS Tallinna Vesi ranks #317 out of 437 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 72.5%.
Is AS Tallinna Vesi's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
AS Tallinna Vesi's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.80 is near median its 10-year median of 2.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.44 to a high of 4.23. The Utilities - Regulated industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.20. AS Tallinna Vesi's value of 2.80 is 33.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AS Tallinna Vesi ranks #317 out of 437 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AS Tallinna Vesi has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AS Tallinna Vesi's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, AS Tallinna Vesi ranks #317 out of 437 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places AS Tallinna Vesi in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.20. AS Tallinna Vesi's value of 2.80 is 33.3% below this benchmark. Historically, AS Tallinna Vesi's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.44 to 4.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.59 vs. the industry median of 4.20, AS Tallinna Vesi 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 4.20, based on 437 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. AS Tallinna Vesi's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.80 is 33.3% 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 AS Tallinna Vesi and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AS Tallinna Vesi's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.80, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AS Tallinna Vesi stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AS Tallinna Vesi (STU:A1T) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.78, compared to a current price of €10.60 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.80, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.59 and 33.3% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 4.20. AS Tallinna Vesi's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 8 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 AS Tallinna Vesi (STU:A1T), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.80 as of Aug. 27, 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 AS Tallinna Vesi (STU:A1T) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AS Tallinna Vesi stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €10.60 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of €11.78.
GuruFocus considers AS Tallinna Vesi to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:A1T:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.80 (near median its 10-year median of 2.59)
GF Value™: €11.78 vs. price of €10.60 (10% below fair value)
Industry Position: 33.3% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#317 of 437)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:A1T stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AS Tallinna Vesi is a water utility company in Estonia. The business activity of the group is operated through two plants namely Ulemiste Water Treatment Plant and Paljassaare Wastewater Treatment Plant. It is engaged in water services which include the supply of water and treatment of wastewater services to people in Tallinn and in several neighboring municipalities of Tallinn. Further also engaged in construction and other services. In addition, the company also offers other services such as drinking water and waste water analysis, water and sewerage pipeline works, design pipelines and pipeline construction, and others. It has three segments Water services, Construction services, and Other services. It generates the majority of its revenue from Water services segment.
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