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Shin-Etsu Chemical CoSHECY +2.70%95 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.75 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 3.33. GuruFocus rates SHECY with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.91 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,067 Chemicals companies, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co ranks better than 62.14% on this metric.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.75.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
SHECY'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.9 Med: 3.33 Max: 6.4
Current: 2.75
During the past 13 years, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's highest Yield on Cost was 6.40. The lowest was 1.90. And the median was 3.33.
SHECY's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 62.14% of 1067
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.78
vs SHECY: 2.75
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (OTCPK:SHECY) 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.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
SHECY vs DOW: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Shin-Etsu Chemical 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.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Shin-Etsu Chemical 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.
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECY) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.75 as of Jul. 15, 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 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 3.33. Over the past decade, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.90 to 6.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co ranks #404 out of 1067 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 37.9%.
Is Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.75 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 3.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.90 to a high of 6.40. The Chemicals industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.78. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's value of 2.75 is 54.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co ranks #404 out of 1067 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co ranks #404 out of 1067 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Shin-Etsu Chemical Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.78. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's value of 2.75 is 54.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.90 to 6.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.33 vs. the industry median of 1.78, Shin-Etsu Chemical 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 1.78, based on 1,067 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. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.75 is 54.5% 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 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.75, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 3.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shin-Etsu Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.91, compared to a current price of $23.20 — trading 29.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.75, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 3.33 and 54.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.78. Shin-Etsu Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 7 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 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECY), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.75 as of Jul. 15, 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 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co (SHECY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $23.20 is trading 29.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.91.
GuruFocus considers Shin-Etsu Chemical Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHECY:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.75 (17% below median its 10-year median of 3.33)
GF Value™: $17.91 vs. price of $23.20 (29.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54.5% above the Chemicals median (#404 of 1067)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHECY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shin Etsu Chemical is an industrial conglomerate that was founded in 1926. Some of its largest product groups are silicon metal, polymer, silicone, rare-earth, and cellulose products. It holds top rankings in several markets, notably as the largest PVC and silicon wafer producer globally. Shin-Etsu is most exposed to the construction, semiconductors, and pharmaceutical sectors. Shin Etsu employed 27,342 people as of March 31, 2026, and has production bases in 17 countries.
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