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The Japan Steel WorksJPSWY +6.86%82 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.82 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 3.22. GuruFocus rates JPSWY with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,915 Industrial Products companies, The Japan Steel Works ranks better than 62.25% on this metric.
The Japan Steel Works's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.82.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Japan Steel Works's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
JPSWY'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.89 Med: 3.22 Max: 14.39
Current: 2.82
During the past 13 years, The Japan Steel Works's highest Yield on Cost was 14.39. The lowest was 1.89. And the median was 3.22.
JPSWY's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 62.25% of 1915
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2
vs JPSWY: 2.82
The Japan Steel Works (OTCPK:JPSWY) 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.
The Japan Steel Works 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
JPSWY vs GEV, ETN, PH: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, The Japan Steel Works'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.
The Japan Steel Works 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, The Japan Steel Works's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Japan Steel Works's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
The Japan Steel Works 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.
The Japan Steel Works (JPSWY) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.82 as of Aug. 02, 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 The Japan Steel Works and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 3.22. Over the past decade, The Japan Steel Works' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.89 to 14.39. According to the industry distribution chart, The Japan Steel Works ranks #723 out of 1915 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 37.8%.
Is The Japan Steel Works' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
The Japan Steel Works' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.82 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 3.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.89 to a high of 14.39. The Industrial Products industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.00. The Japan Steel Works' value of 2.82 is 41% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Japan Steel Works ranks #723 out of 1915 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Japan Steel Works has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Japan Steel Works' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, The Japan Steel Works ranks #723 out of 1915 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts The Japan Steel Works in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.00. The Japan Steel Works' value of 2.82 is 41% above this benchmark. Historically, The Japan Steel Works' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.89 to 14.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.22 vs. the industry median of 2.00, The Japan Steel Works 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Industrial Products companies is 2.00, based on 1,915 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. The Japan Steel Works's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.82 is 41% 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 The Japan Steel Works and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Japan Steel Works's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.82, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 3.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Japan Steel Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Japan Steel Works (JPSWY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.59, compared to a current price of $24.62 — trading 19.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.82, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 3.22 and 41% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.00. The Japan Steel Works' 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 The Japan Steel Works (JPSWY), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.82 as of Aug. 02, 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 The Japan Steel Works (JPSWY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Japan Steel Works stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $24.62 is trading 19.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.59.
GuruFocus considers The Japan Steel Works to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JPSWY:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.82 (12% below median its 10-year median of 3.22)
GF Value™: $20.59 vs. price of $24.62 (19.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41% above the Industrial Products median (#723 of 1915)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JPSWY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Japan Steel Works Ltd provides industrial machinery as well as materials and engineering solutions in Japan and internationally. The company operates through two segments. The Industrial Machinery segment provides resin manufacturing and processing machinery, molding machines, defense-related equipment, and other industrial machinery. The Materials and Engineering segment covers raw material products and engineering operations. The Other segment includes the film deposition business, crystal business, and related activities. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Industrial machinery business segment.
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