Sumitomo Electric IndustriesSMTOY +4.43%76 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.55 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 12.14. GuruFocus rates SMTOY with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 76/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $2.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 870 Vehicles & Parts companies, Sumitomo Electric Industries ranks better than 75.63% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sumitomo Electric Industries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
SMTOY'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.64 Med: 12.14 Max: 20.99
Current: 6.55
During the past 13 years, Sumitomo Electric Industries's highest Yield on Cost was 20.99. The lowest was 4.64. And the median was 12.14.
SMTOY's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 75.63% of 870
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.05
vs SMTOY: 6.55
Sumitomo Electric Industries (OTCPK:SMTOY) 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.
Sumitomo Electric Industries 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
SMTOY vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Sumitomo Electric 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.
Sumitomo Electric Industries 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sumitomo Electric Industries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Electric Industries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Sumitomo Electric 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.
Sumitomo Electric Industries (SMTOY) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.55 as of Jul. 11, 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 Sumitomo Electric Industries and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 12.14. Over the past decade, Sumitomo Electric Industries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 4.64 to 20.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Electric Industries ranks #212 out of 870 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 24.4%.
Is Sumitomo Electric Industries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Sumitomo Electric Industries' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.55 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 12.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.64 to a high of 20.99. The Vehicles & Parts industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.05. Sumitomo Electric Industries' value of 6.55 is 114.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Electric Industries ranks #212 out of 870 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sumitomo Electric Industries has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Electric Industries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Electric Industries ranks #212 out of 870 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Sumitomo Electric Industries in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.05. Sumitomo Electric Industries' value of 6.55 is 114.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Sumitomo Electric Industries' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 4.64 to 20.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.14 vs. the industry median of 3.05, Sumitomo Electric Industries 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.05, based on 870 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. Sumitomo Electric Industries's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.55 is 114.8% 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 Sumitomo Electric Industries and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo Electric Industries's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.55, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 12.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sumitomo Electric Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Electric Industries (SMTOY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.40, compared to a current price of $8.02 — trading 234.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.55, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 12.14 and 114.8% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.05. Sumitomo Electric Industries' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Sumitomo Electric Industries (SMTOY), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.55 as of Jul. 11, 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 Sumitomo Electric Industries (SMTOY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Electric Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.02 is trading 234.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.40.
GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Electric Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SMTOY:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 6.55 (46% below median its 10-year median of 12.14)
GF Value™: $2.40 vs. price of $8.02 (234.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 114.8% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#212 of 870)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SMTOY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd manufactures and sells electric wires and cables, and other products. The company operates through five segments. The Automotive related business covers wire harnesses, anti-vibration rubber, hoses, electrical parts, and traffic control systems. The Electronics related business provides electronic wires, flexible printed circuits, fluoropolymer products, and metal components. The Environment and Energy related business handles power transmission equipment, substation systems, vacuum and beam equipment, and conductive products. The Industrial Materials business includes steel wire, tools, optical components, and sintered parts. The Information and Communication business offers fiber optic cables, communication equipment, and optical devices.
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