Central Japan Railway CoCJPRF 82 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.14 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 0.97. GuruFocus rates CJPRF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.93 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 661 Transportation companies, Central Japan Railway Co ranks worse than 84.72% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Japan Railway Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
CJPRF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.68 Med: 0.97 Max: 1.49
Current: 1.14
During the past 13 years, Central Japan Railway Co's highest Yield on Cost was 1.49. The lowest was 0.68. And the median was 0.97.
CJPRF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 84.72% of 661
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4
vs CJPRF: 1.14
Central Japan Railway Co (OTCPK:CJPRF) 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.
Central Japan Railway Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
CJPRF vs UNP, CSX, NSC: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Central Japan Railway Co'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.
Central Japan Railway Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Central Japan Railway Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Japan Railway Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Central Japan Railway Co 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.
Central Japan Railway Co (CJPRF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.14 as of Jul. 08, 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 Central Japan Railway Co and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 0.97. Over the past decade, Central Japan Railway Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.68 to 1.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Japan Railway Co ranks #560 out of 661 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 84.7%.
Is Central Japan Railway Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Central Japan Railway Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.14 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 0.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.68 to a high of 1.49. The Transportation industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.00. Central Japan Railway Co's value of 1.14 is 71.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Japan Railway Co ranks #560 out of 661 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Central Japan Railway Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Japan Railway Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Central Japan Railway Co ranks #560 out of 661 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Central Japan Railway Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.00. Central Japan Railway Co's value of 1.14 is 71.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Central Japan Railway Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.68 to 1.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.97 vs. the industry median of 4.00, Central Japan Railway Co 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 a Transportation company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Transportation companies is 4.00, based on 661 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. Central Japan Railway Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.14 is 71.5% 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 Central Japan Railway Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Japan Railway Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.14, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 0.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Japan Railway Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Japan Railway Co (CJPRF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.93, compared to a current price of $22.40 — trading 27.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.14, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 0.97 and 71.5% below the Transportation industry median of 4.00. Central Japan Railway Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Central Japan Railway Co (CJPRF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.14 as of Jul. 08, 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 Central Japan Railway Co (CJPRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Japan Railway Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $22.40 is trading 27.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $30.93.
GuruFocus considers Central Japan Railway Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CJPRF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.14 (18% above median its 10-year median of 0.97)
GF Value™: $30.93 vs. price of $22.40 (27.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 71.5% below the Transportation median (#560 of 661)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CJPRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central Japan Railway Company, or JR Central, is the main railway operator in Nagoya and the Chubu region in central Japan. It was originally established when the government-owned nationwide railway operator underwent a six-way territorial split in 1987. Its main asset is the Tokaido Shinkansen, which spans Japan's most wealthy and populous area and links Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Osaka. It contributes three-fourths of revenue, with most of the balance from merchandise, conventional train lines, and real estate.
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