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Dentsu GroupFRA:DEN +3.31%73 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:DEN with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.44 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 396 Media - Diversified companies, Dentsu Group ranks worse than 252525% on this metric.
Dentsu Group's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dentsu Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Dentsu Group's highest Yield on Cost was 5.08. The lowest was 1.33. And the median was 2.44.
FRA:DEN's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Media - Diversified industry.
Industry Median: 3.425 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN) 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.
Dentsu Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
FRA:DEN vs APP, OMC, TTD: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Dentsu 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.
Dentsu Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Dentsu Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dentsu Group'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.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Dentsu Group is calculated as
Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Jul. 20, 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 Dentsu Group and its competitors. Over the past decade, Dentsu Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.33 to 5.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Dentsu Group ranks #999999 out of 396 companies in the Media - Diversified industry.
Is Dentsu Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Dentsu Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.33 to a high of 5.08. Based on the distribution chart, Dentsu Group ranks #999999 out of 396 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Dentsu Group has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dentsu Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Dentsu Group ranks #999999 out of 396 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Dentsu Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.43. Historically, Dentsu Group's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.33 to 5.08 over the past decade. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Media - Diversified companies is 3.43, based on 396 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. 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 Dentsu Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dentsu Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dentsu Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.44, compared to a current price of €18.70 — trading 16.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Dentsu Group's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 20, 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 Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dentsu Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €18.70 is trading 16.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €22.44.
GuruFocus considers Dentsu Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:DEN:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: €22.44 vs. price of €18.70 (16.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dentsu Group is the top advertising agency in Japan and the fifth-largest advertising network in the world. It is the oldest advertising agency in Japan, with the original company being established in 1901. Over the years, Dentsu expanded its global footprint through mergers and acquisitions. Currently, international sales account for about 60% of total revenue.
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