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Deutsche Telekom AGXSWX:DTE +2.51%71 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.15 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 5.59. GuruFocus rates XSWX:DTE with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF25.41 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 228 Telecommunication Services companies, Deutsche Telekom AG ranks better than 61.4% on this metric.
Deutsche Telekom AG's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.15.
The historical rank and industry rank for Deutsche Telekom AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:DTE'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.34 Med: 5.59 Max: 13.68
Current: 6.15
During the past 13 years, Deutsche Telekom AG's highest Yield on Cost was 13.68. The lowest was 3.34. And the median was 5.59.
XSWX:DTE's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 61.4% of 228
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.525
vs XSWX:DTE: 6.15
Deutsche Telekom AG (XSWX:DTE) 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.
Deutsche Telekom AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
XSWX:DTE vs TMUS, VZ, T: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Deutsche Telekom 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.
Deutsche Telekom AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Deutsche Telekom AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Deutsche Telekom AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Deutsche Telekom 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.
Deutsche Telekom AG (XSWX:DTE) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.15 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 Deutsche Telekom AG and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 5.59. Over the past decade, Deutsche Telekom AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.34 to 13.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Deutsche Telekom AG ranks #88 out of 228 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 38.6%.
Is Deutsche Telekom AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Deutsche Telekom AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.15 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 5.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.34 to a high of 13.68. The Telecommunication Services industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.53. Deutsche Telekom AG's value of 6.15 is 35.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deutsche Telekom AG ranks #88 out of 228 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Deutsche Telekom AG has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deutsche Telekom AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Deutsche Telekom AG ranks #88 out of 228 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Deutsche Telekom AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.53. Deutsche Telekom AG's value of 6.15 is 35.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Deutsche Telekom AG's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.34 to 13.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.59 vs. the industry median of 4.53, Deutsche Telekom 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 4.53, 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. Deutsche Telekom AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.15 is 35.9% 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 Deutsche Telekom AG 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. Deutsche Telekom AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.15, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 5.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deutsche Telekom AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Telekom AG (XSWX:DTE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF25.41, compared to a current price of CHF24.10 — trading 5.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.15, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 5.59 and 35.9% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.53. Deutsche Telekom AG's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Deutsche Telekom AG (XSWX:DTE), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.15 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 Deutsche Telekom AG (XSWX:DTE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Telekom AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF24.10 is trading 5.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF25.41.
GuruFocus considers Deutsche Telekom AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:DTE:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 6.15 (10% above median its 10-year median of 5.59)
GF Value™: CHF25.41 vs. price of CHF24.10 (5.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.9% above the Telecommunication Services median (#88 of 228)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:DTE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Deutsche Telekom is Germany's incumbent telecom operator and remains the dominant player in mobile and fixed markets. It also owns a controlling stake in T-Mobile US—one of three primary wireless carriers in the United States—which merged with Sprint in 2020, consolidating the market from four to three operators. Aside from its two core markets, Deutsche Telekom operates in several Central European countries and holds an IT arm (Systems Solutions).
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