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DBS Group HoldingsSTU:DEVL +1.12%70 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 14.32 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 15.14. GuruFocus rates STU:DEVL with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,258 Banks companies, DBS Group Holdings ranks better than 91.89% on this metric.
DBS Group Holdings's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.32.
The historical rank and industry rank for DBS Group Holdings's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:DEVL'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.88 Med: 15.14 Max: 27.08
Current: 14.32
During the past 13 years, DBS Group Holdings's highest Yield on Cost was 27.08. The lowest was 6.88. And the median was 15.14.
STU:DEVL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 91.89% of 1258
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 3.89
vs STU:DEVL: 14.32
DBS Group Holdings (STU:DEVL) 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.
DBS Group Holdings 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
STU:DEVL vs PNC, USB: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, DBS Group 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.
DBS Group Holdings 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, DBS Group Holdings's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DBS Group Holdings's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
DBS Group 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.
DBS Group Holdings (STU:DEVL) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 14.32 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 DBS Group Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.14. Over the past decade, DBS Group Holdings' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 6.88 to 27.08. According to the industry distribution chart, DBS Group Holdings ranks #102 out of 1258 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 8.1%.
Is DBS Group Holdings' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
DBS Group Holdings' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 14.32 is near median its 10-year median of 15.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.88 to a high of 27.08. The Banks industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.89. DBS Group Holdings' value of 14.32 is 268.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DBS Group Holdings ranks #102 out of 1258 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, DBS Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DBS Group Holdings' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, DBS Group Holdings ranks #102 out of 1258 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places DBS Group Holdings in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.89. DBS Group Holdings' value of 14.32 is 268.1% above this benchmark. Historically, DBS Group Holdings' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 6.88 to 27.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.14 vs. the industry median of 3.89, DBS Group 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 a Banks company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Banks companies is 3.89, based on 1,258 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. DBS Group Holdings's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 14.32 is 268.1% 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 DBS Group Holdings and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DBS Group Holdings's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 14.32, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DBS Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DBS Group Holdings (STU:DEVL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €29.72, compared to a current price of €48.18 — trading 62.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 14.32, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.14 and 268.1% above the Banks industry median of 3.89. DBS Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 10 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 DBS Group Holdings (STU:DEVL), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 14.32 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 DBS Group Holdings (STU:DEVL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DBS Group Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €48.18 is trading 62.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €29.72.
GuruFocus considers DBS Group Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:DEVL:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 14.32 (near median its 10-year median of 15.14)
GF Value™: €29.72 vs. price of €48.18 (62.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 268.1% above the Banks median (#102 of 1258)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:DEVL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DBS Group is a Singapore-based banking group offering a full range of services to consumers, small to midsize enterprises, and corporations and institutions. Its main presence is in Singapore and Greater China. The acquisition of Lakshmi Vilas Bank has strengthened DBS' operations in India, and the acquisition of Citibank's Taiwan operation should bring additional growth in Greater China. DBS' wealth management division is one of the largest in Asia, with assets under management of SGD 492 billion as of March 2026.
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