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Shibaura MechatronicsSHICF 63 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.16 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 17.25. GuruFocus rates SHICF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.58 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,405 Hardware companies, Shibaura Mechatronics ranks better than 85.91% on this metric.
Shibaura Mechatronics's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.16.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shibaura Mechatronics's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
SHICF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.22 Med: 17.25 Max: 52.69
Current: 10.16
During the past 13 years, Shibaura Mechatronics's highest Yield on Cost was 52.69. The lowest was 6.22. And the median was 17.25.
SHICF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 85.91% of 1405
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.15
vs SHICF: 10.16
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.
Shibaura Mechatronics 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
SHICF vs APH, GLW: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Shibaura Mechatronics'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.
Shibaura Mechatronics 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Shibaura Mechatronics's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shibaura Mechatronics'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.
Shibaura Mechatronics (SHICF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 10.16 as of Jul. 24, 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 Shibaura Mechatronics and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 17.25. Over the past decade, Shibaura Mechatronics' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 6.22 to 52.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Shibaura Mechatronics ranks #198 out of 1405 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 14.1%.
Is Shibaura Mechatronics' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Shibaura Mechatronics' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 10.16 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 17.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.22 to a high of 52.69. The Hardware industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.15. Shibaura Mechatronics' value of 10.16 is 372.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shibaura Mechatronics ranks #198 out of 1405 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shibaura Mechatronics has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shibaura Mechatronics' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Shibaura Mechatronics ranks #198 out of 1405 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Shibaura Mechatronics in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.15. Shibaura Mechatronics' value of 10.16 is 372.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Shibaura Mechatronics' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 6.22 to 52.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.25 vs. the industry median of 2.15, Shibaura Mechatronics 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 Hardware company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Hardware companies is 2.15, based on 1,405 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. Shibaura Mechatronics's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 10.16 is 372.6% 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 Shibaura Mechatronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shibaura Mechatronics's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.16, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 17.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shibaura Mechatronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shibaura Mechatronics (SHICF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.58, compared to a current price of $29.02 — trading 282.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.16, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 17.25 and 372.6% above the Hardware industry median of 2.15. Shibaura Mechatronics' overall GF Score™ is 63/100. 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 Shibaura Mechatronics (SHICF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.16 as of Jul. 24, 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 Shibaura Mechatronics (SHICF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shibaura Mechatronics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $29.02 is trading 282.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.58.
GuruFocus considers Shibaura Mechatronics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHICF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 10.16 (41% below median its 10-year median of 17.25)
GF Value™: $7.58 vs. price of $29.02 (282.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 372.6% above the Hardware median (#198 of 1405)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHICF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shibaura Mechatronics Corp is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, FPD manufacturing equipment, vacuum equipment, laser equipment, and ticket vending machines, as well as providing maintenance services and maintaining and upkeeping factory buildings and other facilities. The group's reportable segments are Fine Mechatronics, Mechatronics Systems, Distribution Equipment Systems, and Real Estate Leasing. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Fine Mechatronics segment, which manufactures semiconductor manufacturing equipment, FPD manufacturing equipment, inkjet tablet printing equipment, laser application equipment, microwave application equipment, vacuum pumps, etc.
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