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West HoldingsTSE:1407 -0.85%73 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.51 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 4.81. GuruFocus rates TSE:1407 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,543.48 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 238 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, West Holdings ranks better than 74.79% on this metric.
West Holdings's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 6.51.
The historical rank and industry rank for West Holdings's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:1407'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.23 Med: 4.81 Max: 10.79
Current: 6.51
During the past 13 years, West Holdings's highest Yield on Cost was 10.79. The lowest was 1.23. And the median was 4.81.
TSE:1407's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 74.79% of 238
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 3.785
vs TSE:1407: 6.51
West Holdings (TSE:1407) 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.
West Holdings 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
West Holdings 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, West Holdings'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.
West Holdings 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, West Holdings's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West Holdings'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.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of West Holdings is calculated as
West Holdings (TSE:1407) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.51 as of Aug. 07, 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 West Holdings and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 4.81. Over the past decade, West Holdings' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.23 to 10.79. According to the industry distribution chart, West Holdings ranks #60 out of 238 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 25.2%.
Is West Holdings' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
West Holdings' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.51 is 35% above median its 10-year median of 4.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.23 to a high of 10.79. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.79. West Holdings' value of 6.51 is 72% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, West Holdings ranks #60 out of 238 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, West Holdings has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West Holdings' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, West Holdings ranks #60 out of 238 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts West Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.79. West Holdings' value of 6.51 is 72% above this benchmark. Historically, West Holdings' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.23 to 10.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.81 vs. the industry median of 3.79, West Holdings 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 3.79, based on 238 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. West Holdings's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.51 is 72% 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 West Holdings and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. West Holdings's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.51, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 4.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is West Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West Holdings (TSE:1407) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,543.48, compared to a current price of 円2,681.00 — trading 5.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.51, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 4.81 and 72% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 3.79. West Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 8 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 West Holdings (TSE:1407), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.51 as of Aug. 07, 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 West Holdings (TSE:1407) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,681.00 is trading 5.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,543.48.
GuruFocus considers West Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:1407:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 6.51 (35% above median its 10-year median of 4.81)
GF Value™: 円2,543.48 vs. price of 円2,681.00 (5.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 72% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#60 of 238)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1407 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
West Holdings Corp is engaged in the solar power generation. The company generates solar power for municipalities, residential and industrial use. Its business activities are divided into different divisions including Stadtberg business, Solar power generation for municipalities, special high-pressure solar power generation, Industrial solar power generation, Residential solar power generation, O & M (operation and management), Sales of electricity and Esco Business. Stadtberg division provides consulting and operation support for infrastructure services centered on renewable energy. O & M division monitors the photovoltaic power plant and maintains the maximum amount of power generation. Its Esco division provides various energy-saving measures.
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