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Telekom Austria AGWBO:TKA +0.60%76 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.38 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 7.10. GuruFocus rates WBO:TKA with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.05 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 227 Telecommunication Services companies, Telekom Austria AG ranks better than 71.37% on this metric.
Telekom Austria AG's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.38.
The historical rank and industry rank for Telekom Austria AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:TKA'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.43 Med: 7.1 Max: 14.09
Current: 7.38
During the past 13 years, Telekom Austria AG's highest Yield on Cost was 14.09. The lowest was 1.43. And the median was 7.10.
WBO:TKA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 71.37% of 227
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.57
vs WBO:TKA: 7.38
Telekom Austria AG (WBO:TKA) 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.
Telekom Austria AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
WBO:TKA vs TMUS, VZ, T: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telekom Austria AG'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.
Telekom Austria AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telekom Austria AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telekom Austria AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Telekom Austria AG 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.
Telekom Austria AG (WBO:TKA) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.38 as of Jul. 20, 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 Telekom Austria AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.10. Over the past decade, Telekom Austria AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.43 to 14.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Telekom Austria AG ranks #65 out of 227 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 28.6%.
Is Telekom Austria AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Telekom Austria AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.38 is near median its 10-year median of 7.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.43 to a high of 14.09. The Telecommunication Services industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.57. Telekom Austria AG's value of 7.38 is 61.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telekom Austria AG ranks #65 out of 227 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Telekom Austria AG has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telekom Austria AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telekom Austria AG ranks #65 out of 227 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Telekom Austria AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.57. Telekom Austria AG's value of 7.38 is 61.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Telekom Austria AG's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.43 to 14.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.10 vs. the industry median of 4.57, Telekom Austria AG 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 4.57, based on 227 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. Telekom Austria AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.38 is 61.5% 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 Telekom Austria AG and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telekom Austria AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.38, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telekom Austria AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telekom Austria AG (WBO:TKA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.05, compared to a current price of €10.06 — trading 11.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.38, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.10 and 61.5% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.57. Telekom Austria AG's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 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 Telekom Austria AG (WBO:TKA), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.38 as of Jul. 20, 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 Telekom Austria AG (WBO:TKA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telekom Austria AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €10.06 is trading 11.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.05.
GuruFocus considers Telekom Austria AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:TKA:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 7.38 (near median its 10-year median of 7.10)
GF Value™: €9.05 vs. price of €10.06 (11.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61.5% above the Telecommunication Services median (#65 of 227)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:TKA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Telekom Austria AG is a telecommunications provider. The company offers products and services in the areas of voice telephony, broadband Internet, mobile and home entertainment, as well as smart home, data and IT solutions, wholesale, payment solutions, and digital services. It generates income in the form of Service revenues and Equipment revenues. Geographically, the company operates across Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Slovenia, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, and Belarus. A majority of its revenue is generated from its business in Austria.
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