TIMTIMB +2.25%87 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 42.69 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 81% above its 10-year median of 23.59. GuruFocus rates TIMB with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.89 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 228 Telecommunication Services companies, TIM ranks better than 98.25% on this metric.
TIM's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 42.69.
The historical rank and industry rank for TIM's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TIMB'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.01 Med: 23.59 Max: 83.07
Current: 42.69
During the past 13 years, TIM's highest Yield on Cost was 83.07. The lowest was 3.01. And the median was 23.59.
TIMB's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 98.25% of 228
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.525
vs TIMB: 42.69
TIM (NYSE:TIMB) 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.
TIM 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TIMB vs TMUS, VZ, T: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, TIM'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.
TIM 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, TIM's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where TIM'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.
TIM (TIMB) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 42.69 as of Jul. 13, 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 TIM and its competitors. This is 81% above median its historical median of 23.59. Over the past decade, TIM's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.01 to 83.07. According to the industry distribution chart, TIM ranks #4 out of 228 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 1.8%.
Is TIM's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
TIM's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 42.69 is 81% above median its 10-year median of 23.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.01 to a high of 83.07. The Telecommunication Services industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.53. TIM's value of 42.69 is 843.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TIM ranks #4 out of 228 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, TIM has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TIM's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, TIM ranks #4 out of 228 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places TIM in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.53. TIM's value of 42.69 is 843.4% above this benchmark. Historically, TIM's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.01 to 83.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.59 vs. the industry median of 4.53, TIM 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 4.53, 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. TIM's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 42.69 is 843.4% 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 TIM and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TIM's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 42.69, which is 81% above median its own 10-year median of 23.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TIM stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TIM (TIMB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.89, compared to a current price of $22.28 — trading 12% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 42.69, which is 81% above median its 10-year median of 23.59 and 843.4% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.53. TIM's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 TIM (TIMB), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 42.69 as of Jul. 13, 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 TIM (TIMB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TIM stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $22.28 is trading 12% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.89.
GuruFocus considers TIM to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TIMB:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 42.69 (81% above median its 10-year median of 23.59)
GF Value™: $19.89 vs. price of $22.28 (12% above fair value)
Industry Position: 843.4% above the Telecommunication Services median (#4 of 228)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TIMB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
TIM, which is 67%-owned by Telecom Italia, is the third-largest wireless carrier in Brazil, with 62 million subscribers, equal to about 23% of the market. The firm owns 49% of I-Systems, an infrastructure partnership that is expanding its network footprint across Brazil. I-Systems can provide broadband service to about 8 million locations, including 6.5 million with fiber, equal to 10%-15% of the country. TIM leases capacity on the venture's network to serve retail broadband customers under the UltraFibra brand, but it has agreed to buy out its joint venture partner in 2026 and will take full ownership of these assets. TIM also resells fiber network access from other providers.
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