Kuraray CoKURRF 83 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.35 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 4.54. GuruFocus rates KURRF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.73 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,070 Chemicals companies, Kuraray Co ranks better than 76.64% on this metric.
Kuraray Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.35.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kuraray Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
KURRF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.5 Med: 4.54 Max: 6.42
Current: 4.35
During the past 13 years, Kuraray Co's highest Yield on Cost was 6.42. The lowest was 2.50. And the median was 4.54.
KURRF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 76.64% of 1070
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.745
vs KURRF: 4.35
Kuraray Co (OTCPK:KURRF) 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.
Kuraray Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
KURRF vs DOW: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Kuraray 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.
Kuraray Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kuraray Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuraray Co'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 Kuraray Co is calculated as
Kuraray Co (KURRF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.35 as of Jul. 12, 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 Kuraray Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.54. Over the past decade, Kuraray Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.50 to 6.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuraray Co ranks #250 out of 1070 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 23.4%.
Is Kuraray Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Kuraray Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.35 is near median its 10-year median of 4.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.50 to a high of 6.42. The Chemicals industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.75. Kuraray Co's value of 4.35 is 149.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuraray Co ranks #250 out of 1070 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kuraray Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuraray Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kuraray Co ranks #250 out of 1070 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Kuraray Co in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.75. Kuraray Co's value of 4.35 is 149.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Kuraray Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.50 to 6.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.54 vs. the industry median of 1.75, Kuraray 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 Chemicals company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Chemicals companies is 1.75, based on 1,070 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. Kuraray Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.35 is 149.3% 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 Kuraray Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuraray Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.35, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuraray Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuraray Co (KURRF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.73, compared to a current price of $11.00 — trading 6.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.35, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.54 and 149.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.75. Kuraray Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 5 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 Kuraray Co (KURRF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.35 as of Jul. 12, 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 Kuraray Co (KURRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuraray Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $11.00 is trading 6.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.73.
GuruFocus considers Kuraray Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KURRF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 4.35 (near median its 10-year median of 4.54)
GF Value™: $11.73 vs. price of $11.00 (6.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 149.3% above the Chemicals median (#250 of 1070)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KURRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuraray Co Ltd manufactures and sells specialty chemicals, fibers, and resins. The firm organizes itself into six segments based on product type. The Vinyl Acetate segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells plastic films and resins for use in the food packaging and electronics industries. The Isoprene segment sells isoprene chemicals, thermoplastic elastomers, and liquid rubber. The Functional Materials segment sells dental materials, while the Textile segment sells fibers for cement and concrete, as well as industrial products for automobiles and hook-and-loop fasteners for clothing. The other two segments are Trading and Other.
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