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Persol Holdings CoTSE:2181 +0.81%86 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 19.03 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 197% above its 10-year median of 6.41. GuruFocus rates TSE:2181 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円296.44 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 596 Business Services companies, Persol Holdings Co ranks better than 94.8% on this metric.
Persol Holdings Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.03.
The historical rank and industry rank for Persol Holdings Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2181'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.5 Med: 6.41 Max: 21.26
Current: 19.03
During the past 13 years, Persol Holdings Co's highest Yield on Cost was 21.26. The lowest was 2.50. And the median was 6.41.
TSE:2181's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 94.8% of 596
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 4.07
vs TSE:2181: 19.03
Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181) 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.
Persol Holdings Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TSE:2181 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Persol Holdings 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.
Persol Holdings Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Persol Holdings Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Persol Holdings Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Persol Holdings 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.
Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 19.03 as of Jul. 26, 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 Persol Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 197% above median its historical median of 6.41. Over the past decade, Persol Holdings Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.50 to 21.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Persol Holdings Co ranks #31 out of 596 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is Persol Holdings Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Persol Holdings Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 19.03 is 197% above median its 10-year median of 6.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.50 to a high of 21.26. The Business Services industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.07. Persol Holdings Co's value of 19.03 is 367.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Persol Holdings Co ranks #31 out of 596 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Persol Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Persol Holdings Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Persol Holdings Co ranks #31 out of 596 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Persol Holdings Co in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.07. Persol Holdings Co's value of 19.03 is 367.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Persol Holdings Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.50 to 21.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.41 vs. the industry median of 4.07, Persol Holdings Co 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 4.07, based on 596 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. Persol Holdings Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 19.03 is 367.6% 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 Persol Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Persol Holdings Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 19.03, which is 197% above median its own 10-year median of 6.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Persol Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円296.44, compared to a current price of 円259.90 — trading 12.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 19.03, which is 197% above median its 10-year median of 6.41 and 367.6% above the Business Services industry median of 4.07. Persol Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100. 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 Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 19.03 as of Jul. 26, 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 Persol Holdings Co (TSE:2181) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Persol Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円259.90 is trading 12.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円296.44.
GuruFocus considers Persol Holdings Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2181:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 19.03 (197% above median its 10-year median of 6.41)
GF Value™: 円296.44 vs. price of 円259.90 (12.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 367.6% above the Business Services median (#31 of 596)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2181 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Persol Holdings Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the provision of staffing and HR-related services. Its services include temporary staffing, recruitment, media, outsourcing, and job creation in a range of industries. The company's segments include Asia Pacific; Business Process Outsourcing (BPO); Career; Staffing; Technology; and Others. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Staffing segment, which is engaged in the temporary staffing business for a wide range of industries, mainly in the administrative field, mainly in Japan.
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