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Kawasaki Kisen KaishaKAIKY 75 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.17 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 4.97. GuruFocus rates KAIKY with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 663 Transportation companies, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ranks better than 52.34% on this metric.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.17.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
KAIKY'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.8 Med: 4.97 Max: 14.76
Current: 5.17
During the past 13 years, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's highest Yield on Cost was 14.76. The lowest was 0.80. And the median was 4.97.
KAIKY's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 52.34% of 663
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.08
vs KAIKY: 5.17
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.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha'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.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha'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.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (KAIKY) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.17 as of Jul. 27, 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 Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.97. Over the past decade, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.80 to 14.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ranks #316 out of 663 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 47.7%.
Is Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.17 is near median its 10-year median of 4.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.80 to a high of 14.76. The Transportation industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.08. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's value of 5.17 is 26.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ranks #316 out of 663 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ranks #316 out of 663 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.08. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's value of 5.17 is 26.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.80 to 14.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.97 vs. the industry median of 4.08, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha 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 Transportation company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Transportation companies is 4.08, based on 663 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. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.17 is 26.7% 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 Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.17, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (KAIKY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.93, compared to a current price of $14.68 — trading 1.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.17, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.97 and 26.7% above the Transportation industry median of 4.08. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 8 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 Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (KAIKY), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.17 as of Jul. 27, 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 Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (KAIKY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $14.68 is trading 1.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.93.
GuruFocus considers Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KAIKY:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 5.17 (near median its 10-year median of 4.97)
GF Value™: $14.93 vs. price of $14.68 (1.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.7% above the Transportation median (#316 of 663)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAIKY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the logistics business. The company operates its business through three segments. The Dry Bulk segment covers bulk cargo shipping. The Energy Resources segment includes liquefied natural gas transportation, oil tankers, offshore operations, and electric power businesses. The Product Logistics segment handles car carrier services, logistics, coastal and domestic shipping, and containership operations. The Others segment consists of ship management, travel agency, and real estate leasing and management businesses not included in the main reporting segments. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Product logistics segment.
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