Dai Nippon Printing CoDNPCF 70 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.25 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 2.95. GuruFocus rates DNPCF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.64 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 366 Conglomerates companies, Dai Nippon Printing Co ranks worse than 72.95% on this metric.
Dai Nippon Printing Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.25.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dai Nippon Printing Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
DNPCF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.47 Med: 2.95 Max: 4.5
Current: 2.25
During the past 13 years, Dai Nippon Printing Co's highest Yield on Cost was 4.50. The lowest was 1.47. And the median was 2.95.
DNPCF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 72.95% of 366
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 3.72
vs DNPCF: 2.25
Dai Nippon Printing Co (OTCPK:DNPCF) 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 Printing Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
DNPCF vs HON, MMM: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Dai Nippon Printing 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 Printing Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Dai Nippon Printing Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dai Nippon Printing Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Dai Nippon Printing 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 Printing Co (DNPCF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.25 as of Jul. 02, 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 Printing Co and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 2.95. Over the past decade, Dai Nippon Printing Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.47 to 4.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Dai Nippon Printing Co ranks #267 out of 366 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 73%.
Is Dai Nippon Printing Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Dai Nippon Printing Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.25 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 2.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.47 to a high of 4.50. The Conglomerates industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.72. Dai Nippon Printing Co's value of 2.25 is 39.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dai Nippon Printing Co ranks #267 out of 366 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dai Nippon Printing Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dai Nippon Printing Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Dai Nippon Printing Co ranks #267 out of 366 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Dai Nippon Printing Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.72. Dai Nippon Printing Co's value of 2.25 is 39.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Dai Nippon Printing Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.47 to 4.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.95 vs. the industry median of 3.72, Dai Nippon Printing 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 Conglomerates company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Conglomerates companies is 3.72, based on 366 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 Printing Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.25 is 39.5% 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 Dai Nippon Printing Co and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dai Nippon Printing Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.25, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 2.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dai Nippon Printing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dai Nippon Printing Co (DNPCF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.64, compared to a current price of $15.40 — trading 5.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.25, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 2.95 and 39.5% below the Conglomerates industry median of 3.72. Dai Nippon Printing Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Dai Nippon Printing Co (DNPCF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.25 as of Jul. 02, 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 Printing Co (DNPCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dai Nippon Printing Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $15.40 is trading 5.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.64.
GuruFocus considers Dai Nippon Printing Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DNPCF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.25 (24% below median its 10-year median of 2.95)
GF Value™: $14.64 vs. price of $15.40 (5.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39.5% below the Conglomerates median (#267 of 366)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DNPCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dai Nippon Printing Co Ltd operates in various business areas using its printing and information technologies. The company operates in the following segments: Life & Healthcare, Electronics, and Smart Communication. Its key revenue is derived from the Smart Communication segment, which includes the imaging communication business, focusing on photo printing, the Information Security business, providing business process outsourcing (BPO) and smart card services, and content & XR communication. The Life & Healthcare segment includes its mobility and industrial high-performance materials business, bulk pharmaceutical manufacturing and medical packaging, and the packaging, living spaces, and beverages businesses. Electronics focuses on functional films, display components, and others.
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