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Hitachi Construction Machinery CoHTCMF -1.11%76 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 20.22 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 18.48. GuruFocus rates HTCMF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.92 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 137 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co ranks better than 92.7% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
HTCMF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.1 Med: 18.48 Max: 29.34
Current: 20.22
During the past 13 years, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's highest Yield on Cost was 29.34. The lowest was 2.10. And the median was 18.48.
HTCMF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 92.7% of 137
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 2.7
vs HTCMF: 20.22
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co (OTCPK:HTCMF) 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.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
HTCMF vs CAT, DE, PCAR: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Hitachi Construction Machinery 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.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Hitachi Construction Machinery 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.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co (HTCMF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 20.22 as of Jul. 14, 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 Hitachi Construction Machinery Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.48. Over the past decade, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.10 to 29.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co ranks #10 out of 137 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 7.3%.
Is Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 20.22 is near median its 10-year median of 18.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.10 to a high of 29.34. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.70. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's value of 20.22 is 648.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co ranks #10 out of 137 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co ranks #10 out of 137 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Hitachi Construction Machinery Co in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.70. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's value of 20.22 is 648.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.10 to 29.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.48 vs. the industry median of 2.70, Hitachi Construction Machinery 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 2.70, based on 137 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. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 20.22 is 648.9% 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 Hitachi Construction Machinery Co and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 20.22, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hitachi Construction Machinery Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co (HTCMF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.92, compared to a current price of $32.90 — trading 17.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 20.22, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.48 and 648.9% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 2.70. Hitachi Construction Machinery Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Hitachi Construction Machinery Co (HTCMF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 20.22 as of Jul. 14, 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 Hitachi Construction Machinery Co (HTCMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hitachi Construction Machinery Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $32.90 is trading 17.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.92.
GuruFocus considers Hitachi Construction Machinery Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HTCMF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 20.22 (near median its 10-year median of 18.48)
GF Value™: $27.92 vs. price of $32.90 (17.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 648.9% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#10 of 137)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HTCMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co Business Description
Hitachi Construction Machinery manufactures and sells construction and mining machinery, and provides related services such as parts supply, rentals, and others. HCM was established in 1970 as a subsidiary of Hitachi, but its origins date back to 1949 when it introduced Japan's first mechanical excavator. The company's main products include hydraulic excavators for mining and construction, rigid dump trucks, and wheel loaders. As of August 2022, Hitachi is no longer the parent company of HCM, after selling 26% of its stake to HCJI Holdings, a joint venture between Itochu and Japan Industrial Partners. Currently, Hitachi has a 25.42% stake in Hitachi Construction Machinery as an equity-method affiliate. HCM is based in Tokyo.
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