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Mitsubishi Chemical GroupFRA:M3C -4.03%72 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.60 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 4.61. GuruFocus rates FRA:M3C with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,059 Chemicals companies, Mitsubishi Chemical Group ranks better than 67.33% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mitsubishi Chemical Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:M3C'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.27 Med: 4.61 Max: 8.33
Current: 3.6
During the past 13 years, Mitsubishi Chemical Group's highest Yield on Cost was 8.33. The lowest was 2.27. And the median was 4.61.
FRA:M3C's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 67.33% of 1059
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.88
vs FRA:M3C: 3.60
Mitsubishi Chemical Group (FRA:M3C) 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.
Mitsubishi Chemical Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
FRA:M3C vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Mitsubishi Chemical 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.
Mitsubishi Chemical Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Mitsubishi Chemical Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mitsubishi Chemical Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Mitsubishi Chemical 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.
Mitsubishi Chemical Group (FRA:M3C) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.60 as of Jul. 26, 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 Mitsubishi Chemical Group and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 4.61. Over the past decade, Mitsubishi Chemical Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.27 to 8.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi Chemical Group ranks #346 out of 1059 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 32.7%.
Is Mitsubishi Chemical Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Mitsubishi Chemical Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.60 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 4.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.27 to a high of 8.33. The Chemicals industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.88. Mitsubishi Chemical Group's value of 3.60 is 91.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mitsubishi Chemical Group ranks #346 out of 1059 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mitsubishi Chemical Group has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mitsubishi Chemical Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Mitsubishi Chemical Group ranks #346 out of 1059 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Mitsubishi Chemical Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.88. Mitsubishi Chemical Group's value of 3.60 is 91.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Mitsubishi Chemical Group's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.27 to 8.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.61 vs. the industry median of 1.88, Mitsubishi Chemical 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 Chemicals company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Chemicals companies is 1.88, based on 1,059 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. Mitsubishi Chemical Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.60 is 91.5% 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 Mitsubishi Chemical Group and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mitsubishi Chemical Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.60, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 4.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mitsubishi Chemical Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsubishi Chemical Group (FRA:M3C) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.32, compared to a current price of €6.19 — trading 43.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.60, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 4.61 and 91.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.88. Mitsubishi Chemical Group's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 11 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 Mitsubishi Chemical Group (FRA:M3C), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.60 as of Jul. 26, 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 Mitsubishi Chemical Group (FRA:M3C) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mitsubishi Chemical Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €6.19 is trading 43.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.32.
GuruFocus considers Mitsubishi Chemical Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:M3C:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.60 (22% below median its 10-year median of 4.61)
GF Value™: €4.32 vs. price of €6.19 (43.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 91.5% above the Chemicals median (#346 of 1059)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:M3C stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp is a holding company which manufactures and sells chemicals, plastics, and pharmaceuticals. It organizes itself into five segments. The Basic Materials & Polymers segment covers petrochemical substrates, polyolefins, basic chemicals, sustainable polymers, engineering plastics, and carbon. The Industrial Gas segment focuses on industrial gases. The MMA & Derivatives segment includes MMA, PMMA, coatings, additives, and fine chemicals. The Pharmacy segment is engaged in medicines, and the Specialty Materials segment handles advanced films and polymers, advanced solutions, and advanced composites. The Others segment includes businesses such as engineering, transportation, and warehousing. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Industrial gas segment.
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