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Nishi-Nippon Railroad CoFRA:NNR -2.96%82 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.49 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 72% above its 10-year median of 3.20. GuruFocus rates FRA:NNR with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.74 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 663 Transportation companies, Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co ranks better than 62.29% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:NNR'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2 Med: 3.2 Max: 5.96
Current: 5.49
During the past 13 years, Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co's highest Yield on Cost was 5.96. The lowest was 2.00. And the median was 3.20.
FRA:NNR's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 62.29% of 663
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.1
vs FRA:NNR: 5.49
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co (FRA:NNR) 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.
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
FRA:NNR vs UNP, CSX, NSC: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Nishi-Nippon Railroad 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.
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Nishi-Nippon Railroad 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.
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co (FRA:NNR) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.49 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 Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co and its competitors. This is 72% above median its historical median of 3.20. Over the past decade, Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.00 to 5.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co ranks #250 out of 663 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 37.7%.
Is Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.49 is 72% above median its 10-year median of 3.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 5.96. The Transportation industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.10. Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co's value of 5.49 is 33.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co ranks #250 out of 663 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co ranks #250 out of 663 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.10. Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co's value of 5.49 is 33.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.00 to 5.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.20 vs. the industry median of 4.10, Nishi-Nippon Railroad 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 Transportation company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Transportation companies is 4.10, based on 663 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. Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.49 is 33.9% 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 Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.49, which is 72% above median its own 10-year median of 3.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co (FRA:NNR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.74, compared to a current price of €16.40 — trading 11.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.49, which is 72% above median its 10-year median of 3.20 and 33.9% above the Transportation industry median of 4.10. Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co (FRA:NNR), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.49 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 Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co (FRA:NNR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €16.40 is trading 11.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.74.
GuruFocus considers Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:NNR:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 5.49 (72% above median its 10-year median of 3.20)
GF Value™: €14.74 vs. price of €16.40 (11.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.9% above the Transportation median (#250 of 663)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NNR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co Ltd organises itself into six segments: transportation, real estate, distribution, logistics, leisure, and other. The transportation segment transports passengers by rail, bus, and taxi. The real estate business develops, sells, and leases commercial and residential buildings. The distribution segment operates supermarkets. The logistics segment operates an international air-cargo-handling business. The leisure segment operates hotels and other leisure businesses. The company derives the majority of its revenue domestically.
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