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MeituSTU:M5U -2.18%53 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.01 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 179% above its 10-year median of 0.72. GuruFocus rates STU:M5U with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.63 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 180 Interactive Media companies, Meitu ranks worse than 65.56% on this metric.
Meitu's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.01.
The historical rank and industry rank for Meitu's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:M5U'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3 Med: 0.72 Max: 2.8
Current: 2.01
During the past 13 years, Meitu's highest Yield on Cost was 2.80. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 0.72.
STU:M5U's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 65.56% of 180
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 3.645
vs STU:M5U: 2.01
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.
Meitu 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
STU:M5U vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Meitu'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.
Meitu 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Meitu's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Meitu'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 Meitu is calculated as
Meitu (STU:M5U) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.01 as of Aug. 12, 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 Meitu and its competitors. This is 179% above median its historical median of 0.72. Over the past decade, Meitu's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.30 to 2.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Meitu ranks #118 out of 180 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 65.6%.
Is Meitu's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Meitu's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.01 is 179% above median its 10-year median of 0.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 2.80. The Interactive Media industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.65. Meitu's value of 2.01 is 44.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meitu ranks #118 out of 180 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Meitu has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meitu's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Meitu ranks #118 out of 180 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Meitu in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.65. Meitu's value of 2.01 is 44.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Meitu's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.30 to 2.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.72 vs. the industry median of 3.65, Meitu 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 Interactive Media company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Interactive Media companies is 3.65, based on 180 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. Meitu's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.01 is 44.9% 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 Meitu and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meitu's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.01, which is 179% above median its own 10-year median of 0.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meitu stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meitu (STU:M5U) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.63, compared to a current price of €0.52 — trading 18.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.01, which is 179% above median its 10-year median of 0.72 and 44.9% below the Interactive Media industry median of 3.65. Meitu's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 2 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 Meitu (STU:M5U), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.01 as of Aug. 12, 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 Meitu (STU:M5U) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meitu stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.52 is trading 18.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.63.
GuruFocus considers Meitu to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:M5U:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.01 (179% above median its 10-year median of 0.72)
GF Value™: €0.63 vs. price of €0.52 (18.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 44.9% below the Interactive Media median (#118 of 180)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:M5U stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Meitu Inc is engaged in providing photo, video, and design products along with advertising services in the PRC and other regions. The company focuses on developing AI-powered products that streamline the production of photo, video, and design content, alongside offering online advertising and other internet value-added services. Its business is divided into segments, with the Photo, video, and design products segment generating the majority of revenue, including content licensing sold on a subscription or per-download basis. The Advertising segment generates revenue through display-based and performance-based ads across its platforms and apps, as well as mobile value-added services. The Others segment includes ERP SaaS systems for cosmetic stores.
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