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MTN GroupSTU:LL6 -0.83%80 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.14 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 5.24. GuruFocus rates STU:LL6 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.90 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 228 Telecommunication Services companies, MTN Group ranks worse than 71.05% on this metric.
MTN Group's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.14.
The historical rank and industry rank for MTN Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:LL6'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.48 Med: 5.24 Max: 14.48
Current: 2.14
During the past 13 years, MTN Group's highest Yield on Cost was 14.48. The lowest was 1.48. And the median was 5.24.
STU:LL6's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 71.05% of 228
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.54
vs STU:LL6: 2.14
MTN Group (STU:LL6) 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.
MTN Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
STU:LL6 vs TMUS, VZ, T: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, MTN Group'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.
MTN Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, MTN Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MTN Group'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.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of MTN Group is calculated as
MTN Group (STU:LL6) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.14 as of Jul. 16, 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 MTN Group and its competitors. This is 59% below median its historical median of 5.24. Over the past decade, MTN Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.48 to 14.48. According to the industry distribution chart, MTN Group ranks #162 out of 228 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 71.1%.
Is MTN Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
MTN Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.14 is 59% below median its 10-year median of 5.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.48 to a high of 14.48. The Telecommunication Services industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.54. MTN Group's value of 2.14 is 52.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MTN Group ranks #162 out of 228 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MTN Group has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MTN Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, MTN Group ranks #162 out of 228 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places MTN Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.54. MTN Group's value of 2.14 is 52.9% below this benchmark. Historically, MTN Group's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.48 to 14.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.24 vs. the industry median of 4.54, MTN Group 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 4.54, based on 228 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. MTN Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.14 is 52.9% 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 MTN Group and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MTN Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.14, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 5.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MTN Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MTN Group (STU:LL6) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.90, compared to a current price of €11.90 — trading 50.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.14, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 5.24 and 52.9% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.54. MTN Group's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 MTN Group (STU:LL6), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.14 as of Jul. 16, 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 MTN Group (STU:LL6) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MTN Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €11.90 is trading 50.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.90.
GuruFocus considers MTN Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:LL6:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.14 (59% below median its 10-year median of 5.24)
GF Value™: €7.90 vs. price of €11.90 (50.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.9% below the Telecommunication Services median (#162 of 228)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LL6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MTN Group Ltd is a mobile telecommunications provider. The company also has a joint venture in Iran. From a product perspective, the majority of its revenue is from voice and data. Other contributors include SMS and sale of devices revenue. MTN also provides enterprise services to small/midsize enterprises and corporate clients. The company owns the mobile infrastructure and data centers. Its segments include Network services, Mobile devices, Interconnect and roaming, Digital and fintech and others. It derives maximum revenue from Network Services segment. Geographically, the company operates across South Africa, Nigeria, South and East Africa (SEA), GHASEA, Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The majority of the company's revenue is earned in and Nigeria.
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