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Meiko Electronics CoFRA:MEC -1.44%77 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.16 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 5.46. GuruFocus rates FRA:MEC with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €47.98 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,405 Hardware companies, Meiko Electronics Co ranks better than 51.32% on this metric.
Meiko Electronics Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.16.
The historical rank and industry rank for Meiko Electronics Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:MEC'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.25 Med: 5.46 Max: 12.65
Current: 2.16
During the past 13 years, Meiko Electronics Co's highest Yield on Cost was 12.65. The lowest was 1.25. And the median was 5.46.
FRA:MEC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 51.32% of 1405
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.02
vs FRA:MEC: 2.16
Meiko Electronics Co (FRA:MEC) 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.
Meiko Electronics Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
FRA:MEC vs APH, GLW: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Meiko Electronics 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.
Meiko Electronics Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Meiko Electronics Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Meiko Electronics Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Meiko Electronics 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.
Meiko Electronics Co (FRA:MEC) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.16 as of Jul. 15, 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 Meiko Electronics Co and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 5.46. Over the past decade, Meiko Electronics Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.25 to 12.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Meiko Electronics Co ranks #684 out of 1405 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 48.7%.
Is Meiko Electronics Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Meiko Electronics Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.16 is 60% below median its 10-year median of 5.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.25 to a high of 12.65. The Hardware industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.02. Meiko Electronics Co's value of 2.16 is 6.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meiko Electronics Co ranks #684 out of 1405 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Meiko Electronics Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meiko Electronics Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Meiko Electronics Co ranks #684 out of 1405 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Meiko Electronics Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.02. Meiko Electronics Co's value of 2.16 is 6.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Meiko Electronics Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.25 to 12.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.46 vs. the industry median of 2.02, Meiko Electronics Co 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 Hardware company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Hardware companies is 2.02, based on 1,405 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. Meiko Electronics Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.16 is 6.9% 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 Meiko Electronics Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meiko Electronics Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.16, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 5.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meiko Electronics Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiko Electronics Co (FRA:MEC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €47.98, compared to a current price of €137.00 — trading 185.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.16, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 5.46 and 6.9% above the Hardware industry median of 2.02. Meiko Electronics Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 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 Meiko Electronics Co (FRA:MEC), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.16 as of Jul. 15, 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 Meiko Electronics Co (FRA:MEC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meiko Electronics Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €137.00 is trading 185.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €47.98.
GuruFocus considers Meiko Electronics Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MEC:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.16 (60% below median its 10-year median of 5.46)
GF Value™: €47.98 vs. price of €137.00 (185.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.9% above the Hardware median (#684 of 1405)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MEC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Meiko Electronics Co Ltd is a Japan-based company. The company is engaged in manufacturing of anyLayer high density interconnect, high heat dissipation printed circuit boards (PCBs) and high electric current PCBs, solder stencils, electronic manufacturing services, industrial equipment, and imaging equipment. The company operates in one business segment that is Printed Circuit Boards. Geographically the company exports its products to Asia, North America, Europe, and Other regions.
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