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Dai Nippon Toryo CoDAIYF 57 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.15 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 6.96. GuruFocus rates DAIYF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.63 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,045 Chemicals companies, Dai Nippon Toryo Co ranks better than 93.01% on this metric.
Dai Nippon Toryo Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.15.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dai Nippon Toryo Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
DAIYF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.65 Med: 6.96 Max: 12.27
Current: 11.15
During the past 13 years, Dai Nippon Toryo Co's highest Yield on Cost was 12.27. The lowest was 2.65. And the median was 6.96.
DAIYF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 93.01% of 1045
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.79
vs DAIYF: 11.15
Dai Nippon Toryo Co (OTCPK:DAIYF) 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.
Dai Nippon Toryo Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
DAIYF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Dai Nippon Toryo 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.
Dai Nippon Toryo Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Dai Nippon Toryo Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dai Nippon Toryo Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Dai Nippon Toryo 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.
Dai Nippon Toryo Co (DAIYF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 11.15 as of Aug. 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 Dai Nippon Toryo Co and its competitors. This is 60% above median its historical median of 6.96. Over the past decade, Dai Nippon Toryo Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.65 to 12.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Dai Nippon Toryo Co ranks #73 out of 1045 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 7%.
Is Dai Nippon Toryo Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Dai Nippon Toryo Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 11.15 is 60% above median its 10-year median of 6.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.65 to a high of 12.27. The Chemicals industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.79. Dai Nippon Toryo Co's value of 11.15 is 522.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dai Nippon Toryo Co ranks #73 out of 1045 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dai Nippon Toryo Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dai Nippon Toryo Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Dai Nippon Toryo Co ranks #73 out of 1045 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Dai Nippon Toryo Co in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.79. Dai Nippon Toryo Co's value of 11.15 is 522.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Dai Nippon Toryo Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.65 to 12.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.96 vs. the industry median of 1.79, Dai Nippon Toryo Co 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 Chemicals company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Chemicals companies is 1.79, based on 1,045 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. Dai Nippon Toryo Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 11.15 is 522.9% 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 Dai Nippon Toryo Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dai Nippon Toryo Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.15, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 6.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dai Nippon Toryo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dai Nippon Toryo Co (DAIYF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.63, compared to a current price of $8.20 — trading 5% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.15, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 6.96 and 522.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.79. Dai Nippon Toryo Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 7 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 Dai Nippon Toryo Co (DAIYF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.15 as of Aug. 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 Dai Nippon Toryo Co (DAIYF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dai Nippon Toryo Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.20 is trading 5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.63.
GuruFocus considers Dai Nippon Toryo Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DAIYF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 11.15 (60% above median its 10-year median of 6.96)
GF Value™: $8.63 vs. price of $8.20 (5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 522.9% above the Chemicals median (#73 of 1045)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DAIYF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dai Nippon Toryo Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the production and sales of coatings and jet inks. Its product lines include protective, decorative, automobile, and industrial. Products offered by the company include anticorrosive coatings, water-based coatings, and coatings for industrial use. Protective coatings are used in the steel frames of buildings, bridges, industrial plants, and concrete structures. Decorative coatings are used for the interiors, exteriors, and roofs of residential buildings. Automobile coatings are used in automotive components, such as bumpers, door mirrors, and other interior and exterior components. Industrial coatings are designed for applications, such as curtain walls, aluminum sashes, steel furniture, agricultural and construction machinery.
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