Daiwa Securities GroupDSECF -0.97%68 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.69 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 8.92. GuruFocus rates DSECF with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 364 Capital Markets companies, Daiwa Securities Group ranks better than 83.24% on this metric.
Daiwa Securities Group's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.69.
The historical rank and industry rank for Daiwa Securities Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
DSECF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.27 Med: 8.92 Max: 13.64
Current: 8.69
During the past 13 years, Daiwa Securities Group's highest Yield on Cost was 13.64. The lowest was 5.27. And the median was 8.92.
DSECF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 83.24% of 364
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 3.01
vs DSECF: 8.69
Daiwa Securities Group (OTCPK:DSECF) 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.
Daiwa Securities Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
DSECF vs MS, GS, SCHW: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Daiwa Securities Group'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.
Daiwa Securities Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Daiwa Securities Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daiwa Securities Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Daiwa Securities Group 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.
Daiwa Securities Group (DSECF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.69 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 Daiwa Securities Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.92. Over the past decade, Daiwa Securities Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 5.27 to 13.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Daiwa Securities Group ranks #61 out of 364 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 16.8%.
Is Daiwa Securities Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Daiwa Securities Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.69 is near median its 10-year median of 8.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.27 to a high of 13.64. The Capital Markets industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.01. Daiwa Securities Group's value of 8.69 is 188.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daiwa Securities Group ranks #61 out of 364 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Daiwa Securities Group has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daiwa Securities Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Daiwa Securities Group ranks #61 out of 364 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Daiwa Securities Group in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.01. Daiwa Securities Group's value of 8.69 is 188.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Daiwa Securities Group's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 5.27 to 13.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.92 vs. the industry median of 3.01, Daiwa Securities Group 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 Capital Markets company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Capital Markets companies is 3.01, based on 364 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. Daiwa Securities Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.69 is 188.7% 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 Daiwa Securities Group and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daiwa Securities Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.69, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daiwa Securities Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daiwa Securities Group (DSECF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.33, compared to a current price of $9.69 — trading 32.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.69, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.92 and 188.7% above the Capital Markets industry median of 3.01. Daiwa Securities Group's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 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 Daiwa Securities Group (DSECF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.69 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 Daiwa Securities Group (DSECF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daiwa Securities Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.69 is trading 32.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.33.
GuruFocus considers Daiwa Securities Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DSECF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 8.69 (near median its 10-year median of 8.92)
GF Value™: $7.33 vs. price of $9.69 (32.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 188.7% above the Capital Markets median (#61 of 364)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DSECF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daiwa Securities Group Inc is a Japan-based financial services company. The company operates through four segments. The Asset Management Division manages investment trusts, funds, and corporations across assets, including private equity, real estate, renewable energy, and infrastructure, while also offering advisory services to institutional investors in Japan and overseas. The Global Markets & Investment Banking Division handles sales and trading of securities, foreign exchange, and derivatives, and provides underwriting and M&A advisory. The Wealth Management Division serves individuals and private corporate clients with diverse financial products. Others include subsidiary management, information services, administration, and real estate leasing.
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