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Ericsson Nikola Tesla DDZAG:ERNT +1.46%74 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.70 as of Sep. 09, 2026, which is 753% above its 10-year median of 1.02. GuruFocus rates ZAG:ERNT with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €180.79 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 225 Telecommunication Services companies, Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD ranks better than 81.33% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
ZAG:ERNT'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.25 Med: 1.02 Max: 8.87
Current: 8.7
During the past 13 years, Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD's highest Yield on Cost was 8.87. The lowest was 0.25. And the median was 1.02.
ZAG:ERNT's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 81.33% of 225
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.62
vs ZAG:ERNT: 8.70
Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD (ZAG:ERNT) 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.
Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
ZAG:ERNT vs VZ, TMUS, T: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD'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.
Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD 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.
Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD (ZAG:ERNT) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.70 as of Sep. 09, 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 Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD and its competitors. This is 753% above median its historical median of 1.02. Over the past decade, Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.25 to 8.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD ranks #42 out of 225 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 18.7%.
Is Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.70 is 753% above median its 10-year median of 1.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.25 to a high of 8.87. The Telecommunication Services industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.62. Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD's value of 8.70 is 88.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD ranks #42 out of 225 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD ranks #42 out of 225 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.62. Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD's value of 8.70 is 88.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.25 to 8.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.02 vs. the industry median of 4.62, Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD 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 4.62, based on 225 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. Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.70 is 88.3% 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 Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.70, which is 753% above median its own 10-year median of 1.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD (ZAG:ERNT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €180.79, compared to a current price of €209.00 — trading 15.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.70, which is 753% above median its 10-year median of 1.02 and 88.3% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.62. Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 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 Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD (ZAG:ERNT), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.70 as of Sep. 09, 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 Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD (ZAG:ERNT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €209.00 is trading 15.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €180.79.
GuruFocus considers Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ZAG:ERNT:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 8.70 (753% above median its 10-year median of 1.02)
GF Value™: €180.79 vs. price of €209.00 (15.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 88.3% above the Telecommunication Services median (#42 of 225)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZAG:ERNT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ericsson Nikola Tesla DD is a provider of communication products and services and ICT solutions related to healthcare, national and public safety, state administration, transport, utilities, and multimedia communication. The company's principal activities include research and development of telecommunications software and services, design, testing, and integration of total communications solutions, managed services, supply, and maintenance of communications solutions and ICT solutions, towards customers within the Ericsson Group, customers in the Republic of Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, and several customers in Central and Eastern Europe. The company operates in four segments Networks, Digital Services, Managed Services, and Others. It earns maximum revenue from Networks segment.
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