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Taiyo Kagaku CoNGO:2902 -0.30%79 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.16 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 56% above its 10-year median of 2.66. GuruFocus rates NGO:2902 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,874.11 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,059 Chemicals companies, Taiyo Kagaku Co ranks better than 72.99% on this metric.
Taiyo Kagaku Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.16.
The historical rank and industry rank for Taiyo Kagaku Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
NGO:2902'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.09 Med: 2.66 Max: 5.11
Current: 4.16
During the past 13 years, Taiyo Kagaku Co's highest Yield on Cost was 5.11. The lowest was 1.09. And the median was 2.66.
NGO:2902's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 72.99% of 1059
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.88
vs NGO:2902: 4.16
Taiyo Kagaku Co (NGO:2902) 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.
Taiyo Kagaku Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
NGO:2902 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Taiyo Kagaku 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.
Taiyo Kagaku Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Taiyo Kagaku Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taiyo Kagaku Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Taiyo Kagaku Co 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.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Taiyo Kagaku Co is calculated as
Taiyo Kagaku Co (NGO:2902) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.16 as of Jul. 26, 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 Taiyo Kagaku Co and its competitors. This is 56% above median its historical median of 2.66. Over the past decade, Taiyo Kagaku Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.09 to 5.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Taiyo Kagaku Co ranks #286 out of 1059 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 27%.
Is Taiyo Kagaku Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Taiyo Kagaku Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.16 is 56% above median its 10-year median of 2.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.09 to a high of 5.11. The Chemicals industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.88. Taiyo Kagaku Co's value of 4.16 is 121.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taiyo Kagaku Co ranks #286 out of 1059 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Taiyo Kagaku Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taiyo Kagaku Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Taiyo Kagaku Co ranks #286 out of 1059 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Taiyo Kagaku Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.88. Taiyo Kagaku Co's value of 4.16 is 121.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Taiyo Kagaku Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.09 to 5.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.66 vs. the industry median of 1.88, Taiyo Kagaku 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 1.88, based on 1,059 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. Taiyo Kagaku Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.16 is 121.3% 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 Taiyo Kagaku Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taiyo Kagaku Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.16, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 2.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taiyo Kagaku Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiyo Kagaku Co (NGO:2902) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,874.11, compared to a current price of 円2,620.00 — trading 39.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.16, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 2.66 and 121.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.88. Taiyo Kagaku Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100. 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 Taiyo Kagaku Co (NGO:2902), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.16 as of Jul. 26, 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 Taiyo Kagaku Co (NGO:2902) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taiyo Kagaku Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,620.00 is trading 39.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,874.11.
GuruFocus considers Taiyo Kagaku Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NGO:2902:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 4.16 (56% above median its 10-year median of 2.66)
GF Value™: 円1,874.11 vs. price of 円2,620.00 (39.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 121.3% above the Chemicals median (#286 of 1059)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGO:2902 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Taiyo Kagaku Co Ltd is based in Japan. The company has three reportable segments: the Nutrition Business, the Interface Solutions Business, and the Natural Ingredients Business. The Nutrition Business manufactures and sells functional food ingredients such as catechin (green tea extract), theanine (a functional amino acid), and water-soluble dietary fiber, as well as mineral and vitamin preparations. The Interface Solutions Business manufactures and sells quality improvers such as emulsifiers. The Natural Ingredients Business manufactures and sells food ingredients such as egg products, protein ingredients, ingredients for instant foods, and processed agricultural products, as well as quality improvers and stabilizers.
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