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Kawasaki Heavy IndustriesKWHIF -0.73%84 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.27 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 1.80. GuruFocus rates KWHIF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.79 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 369 Conglomerates companies, Kawasaki Heavy Industries ranks worse than 80.76% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kawasaki Heavy Industries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
KWHIF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.75 Med: 1.8 Max: 4.91
Current: 1.27
During the past 13 years, Kawasaki Heavy Industries's highest Yield on Cost was 4.91. The lowest was 0.75. And the median was 1.80.
KWHIF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 80.76% of 369
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 3.61
vs KWHIF: 1.27
Kawasaki Heavy Industries (OTCPK:KWHIF) 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.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
KWHIF vs GEV, ETN, PH: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Kawasaki Heavy Industries'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 Heavy Industries 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Kawasaki Heavy Industries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kawasaki Heavy Industries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries 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.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KWHIF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.27 as of Jul. 14, 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 Heavy Industries and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 1.80. Over the past decade, Kawasaki Heavy Industries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.75 to 4.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Kawasaki Heavy Industries ranks #298 out of 369 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 80.8%.
Is Kawasaki Heavy Industries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Kawasaki Heavy Industries' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.27 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 1.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.75 to a high of 4.91. The Conglomerates industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.61. Kawasaki Heavy Industries' value of 1.27 is 64.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kawasaki Heavy Industries ranks #298 out of 369 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kawasaki Heavy Industries has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kawasaki Heavy Industries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Kawasaki Heavy Industries ranks #298 out of 369 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Kawasaki Heavy Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.61. Kawasaki Heavy Industries' value of 1.27 is 64.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Kawasaki Heavy Industries' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.75 to 4.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.80 vs. the industry median of 3.61, Kawasaki Heavy Industries 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 3.61, based on 369 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 Heavy Industries's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.27 is 64.8% 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 Kawasaki Heavy Industries and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kawasaki Heavy Industries's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.27, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 1.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kawasaki Heavy Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KWHIF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.79, compared to a current price of $17.00 — trading 73.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.27, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 1.80 and 64.8% below the Conglomerates industry median of 3.61. Kawasaki Heavy Industries' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 3 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 Heavy Industries (KWHIF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.27 as of Jul. 14, 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 Heavy Industries (KWHIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawasaki Heavy Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $17.00 is trading 73.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.79.
GuruFocus considers Kawasaki Heavy Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KWHIF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.27 (29% below median its 10-year median of 1.80)
GF Value™: $9.79 vs. price of $17.00 (73.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 64.8% below the Conglomerates median (#298 of 369)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KWHIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd is a Japan-based conglomerate with operations in aerospace, marine, and vehicles. The company operates through six segments. The Aerospace Systems segment manufactures and sells aircraft, engines, and space-related equipment. The Energy Solutions & Marine segment provides energy equipment, hydrogen systems, marine propulsion, plants, ships, and crushers. The Power Sports & Engine segment produces motorcycles, off-road vehicles, personal watercraft, and general-purpose engines. The Precision Machinery and Robots segment offers hydraulic equipment and industrial robots. The Vehicle segment manufactures railway vehicles and snow removal machinery. The Other segment covers commerce mediation, sales, orders, and welfare facility management.
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