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Daikin IndustriesDKILF -4.77%90 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.81 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 2.21. GuruFocus rates DKILF with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $137.09 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,013 Construction companies, Daikin Industries ranks worse than 58.54% on this metric.
Daikin Industries's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.81.
The historical rank and industry rank for Daikin Industries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
DKILF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.1 Med: 2.21 Max: 3.55
Current: 2.81
During the past 13 years, Daikin Industries's highest Yield on Cost was 3.55. The lowest was 1.10. And the median was 2.21.
DKILF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 58.54% of 1013
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.48
vs DKILF: 2.81
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.
Daikin Industries 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
DKILF vs TT, JCI, CARR: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Daikin Industries'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.
Daikin Industries 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Daikin Industries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daikin Industries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
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.
Daikin Industries (DKILF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.81 as of Jul. 16, 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 Daikin Industries and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 2.21. Over the past decade, Daikin Industries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.10 to 3.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Daikin Industries ranks #593 out of 1013 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 58.5%.
Is Daikin Industries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Daikin Industries' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.81 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 2.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.10 to a high of 3.55. The Construction industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.48. Daikin Industries' value of 2.81 is 19.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daikin Industries ranks #593 out of 1013 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Daikin Industries has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daikin Industries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Daikin Industries ranks #593 out of 1013 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Daikin Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.48. Daikin Industries' value of 2.81 is 19.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Daikin Industries' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.10 to 3.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.21 vs. the industry median of 3.48, Daikin Industries 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 Construction company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Construction companies is 3.48, based on 1,013 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. Daikin Industries's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.81 is 19.3% 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 Daikin Industries and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daikin Industries's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.81, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 2.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daikin Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daikin Industries (DKILF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $137.09, compared to a current price of $152.40 — trading 11.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.81, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 2.21 and 19.3% below the Construction industry median of 3.48. Daikin Industries' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 8 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 Daikin Industries (DKILF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.81 as of Jul. 16, 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 Daikin Industries (DKILF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daikin Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $152.40 is trading 11.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $137.09.
GuruFocus considers Daikin Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DKILF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.81 (27% above median its 10-year median of 2.21)
GF Value™: $137.09 vs. price of $152.40 (11.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19.3% below the Construction median (#593 of 1013)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DKILF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Established in Osaka, Japan, in 1924, Daikin Industries is one of the world's largest residential and commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning product and service companies. North America, Japan, China, and Europe are Daikin's four biggest regional markets, with North America accounting for over 30% of the company's revenue over the years. The air conditioning segment represents about 90% of Daikin's revenue and operating income, while chemicals and others account for the remaining 10%.
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