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Cubic Sensor and Instrument CoSHSE:688665 -0.05%92 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.83 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 1.13. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688665 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥52.18 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,378 Hardware companies, Cubic Sensor and Instrument Co ranks worse than 71.63% on this metric.
Cubic Sensor and Instrument Co (SHSE:688665) 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.
Cubic Sensor and Instrument Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
SHSE:688665 vs APH, GLW, TEL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Cubic Sensor and Instrument 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.
Cubic Sensor and Instrument Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Cubic Sensor and Instrument Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cubic Sensor and Instrument Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Cubic Sensor and Instrument 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.
Cubic Sensor and Instrument Co (SHSE:688665) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.83 as of Aug. 20, 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 Cubic Sensor and Instrument Co and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 1.13. Over the past decade, Cubic Sensor and Instrument Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.23 to 2.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Cubic Sensor and Instrument Co ranks #987 out of 1378 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 71.6%.
Is Cubic Sensor and Instrument Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Cubic Sensor and Instrument Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.83 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 1.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 2.62. The Hardware industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.03. Cubic Sensor and Instrument Co's value of 0.83 is 59.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cubic Sensor and Instrument Co ranks #987 out of 1378 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cubic Sensor and Instrument Co has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cubic Sensor and Instrument Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Cubic Sensor and Instrument Co ranks #987 out of 1378 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Cubic Sensor and Instrument Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.03. Cubic Sensor and Instrument Co's value of 0.83 is 59.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Cubic Sensor and Instrument Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.23 to 2.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.13 vs. the industry median of 2.03, Cubic Sensor and Instrument Co 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 Hardware company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Hardware companies is 2.03, based on 1,378 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. Cubic Sensor and Instrument Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.83 is 59.1% 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 Cubic Sensor and Instrument Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cubic Sensor and Instrument Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.83, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 1.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cubic Sensor and Instrument Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cubic Sensor and Instrument Co (SHSE:688665) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥52.18, compared to a current price of ¥43.88 — trading 15.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.83, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 1.13 and 59.1% below the Hardware industry median of 2.03. Cubic Sensor and Instrument Co's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 6 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 Cubic Sensor and Instrument Co (SHSE:688665), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.83 as of Aug. 20, 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 Cubic Sensor and Instrument Co (SHSE:688665) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cubic Sensor and Instrument Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥43.88 is trading 15.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥52.18.
GuruFocus considers Cubic Sensor and Instrument Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688665:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.83 (27% below median its 10-year median of 1.13)
GF Value™: ¥52.18 vs. price of ¥43.88 (15.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 59.1% below the Hardware median (#987 of 1378)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688665 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cubic Sensor and Instrument Co Ltd is engaged in the research and development, production and sales of gas sensors and gas analysis instruments. Its products are used in applications including HVAC, industrial safety, automotive electronics, medical and healthcare, smart metering, scientific instruments, and thermal engineering.
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