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Lead CoFSE:6982 -0.98%54 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.37 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 3.48. GuruFocus rates FSE:6982 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of 円681.95 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 860 Vehicles & Parts companies, Lead Co ranks better than 51.4% on this metric.
Lead Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.37.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lead Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
FSE:6982'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.02 Med: 3.48 Max: 8.62
Current: 3.37
During the past 13 years, Lead Co's highest Yield on Cost was 8.62. The lowest was 1.02. And the median was 3.48.
FSE:6982's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 51.4% of 860
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.14
vs FSE:6982: 3.37
Lead Co (FSE:6982) 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.
Lead Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
FSE:6982 vs ORLY, AZO: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Lead 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.
Lead Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lead Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lead Co'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 Lead Co is calculated as
Lead Co (FSE:6982) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.37 as of Jul. 30, 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 Lead Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.48. Over the past decade, Lead Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.02 to 8.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Lead Co ranks #418 out of 860 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 48.6%.
Is Lead Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Lead Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.37 is near median its 10-year median of 3.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.02 to a high of 8.62. The Vehicles & Parts industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.14. Lead Co's value of 3.37 is 7.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lead Co ranks #418 out of 860 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lead Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lead Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Lead Co ranks #418 out of 860 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Lead Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.14. Lead Co's value of 3.37 is 7.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Lead Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.02 to 8.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.48 vs. the industry median of 3.14, Lead 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.14, based on 860 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. Lead Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.37 is 7.3% 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 Lead Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lead Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.37, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lead Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lead Co (FSE:6982) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円681.95, compared to a current price of 円608.00 — trading 10.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.37, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.48 and 7.3% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.14. Lead Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 7 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 Lead Co (FSE:6982), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.37 as of Jul. 30, 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 Lead Co (FSE:6982) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lead Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円608.00 is trading 10.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円681.95.
GuruFocus considers Lead Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FSE:6982:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.37 (near median its 10-year median of 3.48)
GF Value™: 円681.95 vs. price of 円608.00 (10.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.3% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#418 of 860)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:6982 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lead Co Inc is a Japan-based company engages in the manufacture and sale of automotive parts, electronic equipment relates racks and cases, and solar and LED lamps.
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