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Chubu Electric Power CoSTU:0C2 -0.63%65 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.39 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 4.12. GuruFocus rates STU:0C2 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 437 Utilities - Regulated companies, Chubu Electric Power Co ranks worse than 65.68% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chubu Electric Power Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:0C2'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.28 Med: 4.12 Max: 6.21
Current: 3.39
During the past 13 years, Chubu Electric Power Co's highest Yield on Cost was 6.21. The lowest was 2.28. And the median was 4.12.
STU:0C2's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 65.68% of 437
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 4.15
vs STU:0C2: 3.39
Chubu Electric Power Co (STU:0C2) 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.
Chubu Electric Power Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
STU:0C2 vs SRE, AES: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Chubu Electric Power 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.
Chubu Electric Power Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Chubu Electric Power Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chubu Electric Power Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Chubu Electric Power 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.
Chubu Electric Power Co (STU:0C2) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.39 as of Jul. 28, 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 Chubu Electric Power Co and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 4.12. Over the past decade, Chubu Electric Power Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.28 to 6.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Chubu Electric Power Co ranks #287 out of 437 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 65.7%.
Is Chubu Electric Power Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Chubu Electric Power Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.39 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 4.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.28 to a high of 6.21. The Utilities - Regulated industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.15. Chubu Electric Power Co's value of 3.39 is 18.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chubu Electric Power Co ranks #287 out of 437 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chubu Electric Power Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chubu Electric Power Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Chubu Electric Power Co ranks #287 out of 437 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Chubu Electric Power Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.15. Chubu Electric Power Co's value of 3.39 is 18.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Chubu Electric Power Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.28 to 6.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.12 vs. the industry median of 4.15, Chubu Electric Power 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 4.15, based on 437 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. Chubu Electric Power Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.39 is 18.3% 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 Chubu Electric Power Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chubu Electric Power Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.39, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 4.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chubu Electric Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chubu Electric Power Co (STU:0C2) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.85, compared to a current price of €15.70 — trading 59.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.39, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 4.12 and 18.3% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 4.15. Chubu Electric Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 9 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 Chubu Electric Power Co (STU:0C2), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.39 as of Jul. 28, 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 Chubu Electric Power Co (STU:0C2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chubu Electric Power Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €15.70 is trading 59.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.85.
GuruFocus considers Chubu Electric Power Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:0C2:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.39 (18% below median its 10-year median of 4.12)
GF Value™: €9.85 vs. price of €15.70 (59.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.3% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#287 of 437)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:0C2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chubu Electric Power Co Inc is a Japanese electric utility firm that operates in the Chubu region in central Japan. The company operates through three segments. The JERA segment handles upstream fuel procurement, power generation, and the sale of electricity and gas. The Mirise segment engages in electricity and gas sales along with related services. The Power Grid segment provides power network services. The Others segment covers renewable energy subsidiaries, business creation and global business divisions, nuclear power, administrative functions, and other affiliated companies. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Mirise segment.
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