Japan TobaccoJAPAF 75 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.50 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 8.27. GuruFocus rates JAPAF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 31 Tobacco Products companies, Japan Tobacco ranks better than 64.52% on this metric.
Japan Tobacco's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.50.
The historical rank and industry rank for Japan Tobacco's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
JAPAF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.65 Med: 8.27 Max: 13.26
Current: 6.5
During the past 13 years, Japan Tobacco's highest Yield on Cost was 13.26. The lowest was 4.65. And the median was 8.27.
JAPAF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 64.52% of 31
companies
in the Tobacco Products industry
Industry Median: 5.95
vs JAPAF: 6.50
Japan Tobacco (OTCPK:JAPAF) 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.
Japan Tobacco 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
JAPAF vs PM, MO, TPB: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Tobacco subindustry, Japan Tobacco'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.
Japan Tobacco 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Japan Tobacco's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Tobacco'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 Japan Tobacco is calculated as
Japan Tobacco (JAPAF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.50 as of Jul. 04, 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 Japan Tobacco and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 8.27. Over the past decade, Japan Tobacco's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 4.65 to 13.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Tobacco ranks #11 out of 31 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 35.5%.
Is Japan Tobacco's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Japan Tobacco's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.50 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 8.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.65 to a high of 13.26. The Tobacco Products industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.95. Japan Tobacco's value of 6.50 is 9.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Tobacco ranks #11 out of 31 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Tobacco has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Tobacco's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to PM and MO?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, Japan Tobacco ranks #11 out of 31 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Japan Tobacco in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.95. Japan Tobacco's value of 6.50 is 9.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Japan Tobacco's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 4.65 to 13.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.27 vs. the industry median of 5.95, Japan Tobacco 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 Tobacco Products company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Tobacco Products companies is 5.95, based on 31 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. Japan Tobacco's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.50 is 9.2% 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 Japan Tobacco and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Tobacco's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.50, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 8.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Tobacco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Tobacco (JAPAF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.35, compared to a current price of $37.50 — trading 19.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.50, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 8.27 and 9.2% above the Tobacco Products industry median of 5.95. Japan Tobacco's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Japan Tobacco (JAPAF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.50 as of Jul. 04, 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 Japan Tobacco (JAPAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Tobacco stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $37.50 is trading 19.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.35.
GuruFocus considers Japan Tobacco to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JAPAF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 6.50 (21% below median its 10-year median of 8.27)
GF Value™: $31.35 vs. price of $37.50 (19.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.2% above the Tobacco Products median (#11 of 31)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JAPAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Tobacco primarily sells cigarettes and reduced-risk products, organized in three clusters consisting of Asia (which includes its home market and countries in Asia Pacific), Western Europe, and EMA (which includes Eastern Europe, the Middle East North Africa, Turkey, Americas, and duty-free). Its leading cigarette brands include Winston (non-US), Camel (non-US), Mevius, and LD. Its reduced-risk brands include Logic in vaping, Ploom in heated tobacco, and Nordic Spirit in nicotine pouches, though these generates less than 5% of tobacco sales.
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