HitachiHTHIF +3.13%82 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.56 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 4.20. GuruFocus rates HTHIF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 367 Conglomerates companies, Hitachi ranks worse than 63.49% on this metric.
Hitachi's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.56.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hitachi's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
HTHIF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.03 Med: 4.2 Max: 8.48
Current: 2.56
During the past 13 years, Hitachi's highest Yield on Cost was 8.48. The lowest was 2.03. And the median was 4.20.
HTHIF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 63.49% of 367
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 3.6
vs HTHIF: 2.56
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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
HTHIF vs HON, MMM: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Hitachi'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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Hitachi's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hitachi'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 Hitachi is calculated as
Hitachi (HTHIF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.56 as of Jul. 06, 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 and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 4.20. Over the past decade, Hitachi's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.03 to 8.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Hitachi ranks #233 out of 367 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 63.5%.
Is Hitachi's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Hitachi's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.56 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 4.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.03 to a high of 8.48. The Conglomerates industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.60. Hitachi's value of 2.56 is 28.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hitachi ranks #233 out of 367 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hitachi has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hitachi's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Hitachi ranks #233 out of 367 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Hitachi in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.60. Hitachi's value of 2.56 is 28.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Hitachi's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.03 to 8.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.20 vs. the industry median of 3.60, Hitachi has consistently been below 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 Conglomerates company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Conglomerates companies is 3.60, based on 367 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's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.56 is 28.9% below 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 and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hitachi's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.56, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 4.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hitachi stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hitachi (HTHIF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.47, compared to a current price of $29.83 — trading 8.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.56, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 4.20 and 28.9% below the Conglomerates industry median of 3.60. Hitachi's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign 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 (HTHIF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.56 as of Jul. 06, 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 (HTHIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hitachi stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $29.83 is trading 8.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.47.
GuruFocus considers Hitachi to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HTHIF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.56 (39% below median its 10-year median of 4.20)
GF Value™: $27.47 vs. price of $29.83 (8.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.9% below the Conglomerates median (#233 of 367)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HTHIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hitachi Ltd is engaged in diverse businesses spanning industries, energy, IT, and real estate. The company operates through four business segments. The Connective Industries segment covers elevators, escalators, home appliances, air conditioning, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, medical analyzers, industrial and distribution solutions, water and environmental solutions, and industrial equipment. The Digital Systems & Services segment offers system integration, consulting, cloud services, IT products, software, and ATMs. The Green Energy & Mobility segment focuses on power grids, renewable energy, nuclear power, and railway systems. The Others include real estate management, sales, and leasing. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Green Energy & Mobility segment.
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