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Link and MotivationTSE:2170 +2.18%86 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.37 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 91% above its 10-year median of 3.34. GuruFocus rates TSE:2170 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円614.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 595 Business Services companies, Link and Motivation ranks better than 68.07% on this metric.
Link and Motivation's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.37.
The historical rank and industry rank for Link and Motivation's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2170'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.02 Med: 3.34 Max: 7.41
Current: 6.37
During the past 13 years, Link and Motivation's highest Yield on Cost was 7.41. The lowest was 1.02. And the median was 3.34.
TSE:2170's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 68.07% of 595
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 4.09
vs TSE:2170: 6.37
Link and Motivation (TSE:2170) 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.
Link and Motivation 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TSE:2170 vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Link and Motivation'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.
Link and Motivation 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Link and Motivation's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Link and Motivation's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Link and Motivation 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.
Link and Motivation (TSE:2170) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.37 as of Jul. 27, 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 Link and Motivation and its competitors. This is 91% above median its historical median of 3.34. Over the past decade, Link and Motivation's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.02 to 7.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Link and Motivation ranks #190 out of 595 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 31.9%.
Is Link and Motivation's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Link and Motivation's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.37 is 91% above median its 10-year median of 3.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.02 to a high of 7.41. The Business Services industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.09. Link and Motivation's value of 6.37 is 55.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Link and Motivation ranks #190 out of 595 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Link and Motivation has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Link and Motivation's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Link and Motivation ranks #190 out of 595 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Link and Motivation in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.09. Link and Motivation's value of 6.37 is 55.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Link and Motivation's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.02 to 7.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.34 vs. the industry median of 4.09, Link and Motivation 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 Business Services company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Business Services companies is 4.09, based on 595 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. Link and Motivation's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.37 is 55.7% 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 Link and Motivation and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Link and Motivation's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.37, which is 91% above median its own 10-year median of 3.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Link and Motivation stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Link and Motivation (TSE:2170) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円614.72, compared to a current price of 円610.00 — trading 0.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.37, which is 91% above median its 10-year median of 3.34 and 55.7% above the Business Services industry median of 4.09. Link and Motivation's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Link and Motivation (TSE:2170), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.37 as of Jul. 27, 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 Link and Motivation (TSE:2170) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Link and Motivation stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円610.00 is trading 0.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円614.72.
GuruFocus considers Link and Motivation to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2170:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 6.37 (91% above median its 10-year median of 3.34)
GF Value™: 円614.72 vs. price of 円610.00 (0.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 55.7% above the Business Services median (#190 of 595)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2170 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Link and Motivation Inc is engaged in providing management consulting services. It offers consulting services that transform business organizations through motivation management, entry management, brand management, investor relations and place management. The company operates across three segments namely, Division, Individual Development Division, and Matching Division it provides corporate consulting and HR solutions (including the Motivation Cloud HRTech platform), educational services for students and professionals, and recruitment/matching services.
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