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Sumitomo Rubber IndustriesSTU:108 67 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.80 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 8.40. GuruFocus rates STU:108 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 852 Vehicles & Parts companies, Sumitomo Rubber Industries ranks better than 80.99% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sumitomo Rubber Industries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:108'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.88 Med: 8.4 Max: 14.77
Current: 8.8
During the past 13 years, Sumitomo Rubber Industries's highest Yield on Cost was 14.77. The lowest was 2.88. And the median was 8.40.
STU:108's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 80.99% of 852
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.055
vs STU:108: 8.80
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 Rubber Industries 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
STU:108 vs ORLY, AZO: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Sumitomo Rubber 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 Rubber Industries 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sumitomo Rubber Industries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sumitomo Rubber Industries'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.
Sumitomo Rubber Industries (STU:108) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.80 as of Aug. 17, 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 Rubber Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.40. Over the past decade, Sumitomo Rubber Industries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.88 to 14.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Rubber Industries ranks #162 out of 852 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 19%.
Is Sumitomo Rubber Industries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Sumitomo Rubber Industries' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.80 is near median its 10-year median of 8.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.88 to a high of 14.77. The Vehicles & Parts industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.06. Sumitomo Rubber Industries' value of 8.80 is 188.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sumitomo Rubber Industries ranks #162 out of 852 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sumitomo Rubber Industries has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Rubber Industries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Sumitomo Rubber Industries ranks #162 out of 852 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Sumitomo Rubber Industries in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.06. Sumitomo Rubber Industries' value of 8.80 is 188.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Sumitomo Rubber Industries' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.88 to 14.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.40 vs. the industry median of 3.06, Sumitomo Rubber 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 3.06, based on 852 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 Rubber Industries's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.80 is 188.1% 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 Rubber Industries and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sumitomo Rubber Industries's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.80, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sumitomo Rubber Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Rubber Industries (STU:108) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.97, compared to a current price of €12.80 — trading 60.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.80, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.40 and 188.1% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.06. Sumitomo Rubber Industries' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Sumitomo Rubber Industries (STU:108), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.80 as of Aug. 17, 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 Rubber Industries (STU:108) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Rubber Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €12.80 is trading 60.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.97.
GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Rubber Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:108:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 8.80 (near median its 10-year median of 8.40)
GF Value™: €7.97 vs. price of €12.80 (60.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 188.1% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#162 of 852)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:108 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd makes and sells rubber tires, sports equipment, and other products in three segments based on product type. The tire segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells rubber tires for automobiles and motorcycles under the Dunlop and Falken brand names. The sports segment sells golf, tennis, and fitness equipment under the Srixon, XXIO, Cleveland, and Dunlop brand names. The industrial and other products segment sells rubber parts for printers, artificial turf for sporting use, floor coating materials, portable ramps, gloves, tubes, and valves. The majority of revenue comes from Japan than any other region.
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