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ObayashiFRA:OBA -0.58%82 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.39 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 10.69. GuruFocus rates FRA:OBA with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.00 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,014 Construction companies, Obayashi ranks better than 83.04% on this metric.
Obayashi's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.39.
The historical rank and industry rank for Obayashi's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:OBA'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.29 Med: 10.69 Max: 17.45
Current: 9.39
During the past 13 years, Obayashi's highest Yield on Cost was 17.45. The lowest was 5.29. And the median was 10.69.
FRA:OBA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 83.04% of 1014
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.485
vs FRA:OBA: 9.39
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.
Obayashi 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
FRA:OBA vs PWR, FIX, EME: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Obayashi'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.
Obayashi 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Obayashi's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Obayashi'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 Obayashi is calculated as
Obayashi (FRA:OBA) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.39 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 Obayashi and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 10.69. Over the past decade, Obayashi's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 5.29 to 17.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Obayashi ranks #172 out of 1014 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 17%.
Is Obayashi's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Obayashi's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.39 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 10.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.29 to a high of 17.45. The Construction industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.49. Obayashi's value of 9.39 is 169.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Obayashi ranks #172 out of 1014 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Obayashi has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Obayashi's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Obayashi ranks #172 out of 1014 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Obayashi in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.49. Obayashi's value of 9.39 is 169.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Obayashi's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 5.29 to 17.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.69 vs. the industry median of 3.49, Obayashi 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 Construction company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Construction companies is 3.49, based on 1,014 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. Obayashi's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.39 is 169.4% 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 Obayashi and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Obayashi's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.39, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 10.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Obayashi stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Obayashi (FRA:OBA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.00, compared to a current price of €17.10 — trading 42.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.39, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 10.69 and 169.4% above the Construction industry median of 3.49. Obayashi's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Obayashi (FRA:OBA), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.39 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 Obayashi (FRA:OBA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Obayashi stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €17.10 is trading 42.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €12.00.
GuruFocus considers Obayashi to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:OBA:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 9.39 (12% below median its 10-year median of 10.69)
GF Value™: €12.00 vs. price of €17.10 (42.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 169.4% above the Construction median (#172 of 1014)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:OBA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Obayashi Corp is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in construction and real estate business. The company operates through five segments. The Domestic Architecture segment undertakes construction work in Japan, while the Domestic Civil Engineering segment handles civil engineering projects within the country. The Overseas Architecture and Overseas Civil Engineering segments are involved in construction and civil engineering projects abroad. The Real Estate segment focuses on development activities, including real estate sales, leasing, and residential land development. The Others segment is engaged in PFI projects, renewable energy, rug business, and financial services. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Domestic Architecture segment.
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