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S-PoolTSE:2471 83 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.67 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 734% above its 10-year median of 1.28. GuruFocus rates TSE:2471 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of 円288.04 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 597 Business Services companies, S-Pool ranks better than 85.76% on this metric.
S-Pool's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 10.67.
The historical rank and industry rank for S-Pool's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2471'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.4 Med: 1.28 Max: 12.46
Current: 10.67
During the past 13 years, S-Pool's highest Yield on Cost was 12.46. The lowest was 0.40. And the median was 1.28.
TSE:2471's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 85.76% of 597
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 4.08
vs TSE:2471: 10.67
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.
S-Pool 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TSE:2471 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, S-Pool'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.
S-Pool 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, S-Pool's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where S-Pool'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 S-Pool is calculated as
S-Pool (TSE:2471) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 10.67 as of Aug. 06, 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 S-Pool and its competitors. This is 734% above median its historical median of 1.28. Over the past decade, S-Pool's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.40 to 12.46. According to the industry distribution chart, S-Pool ranks #85 out of 597 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 14.2%.
Is S-Pool's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
S-Pool's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 10.67 is 734% above median its 10-year median of 1.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.40 to a high of 12.46. The Business Services industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.08. S-Pool's value of 10.67 is 161.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, S-Pool ranks #85 out of 597 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, S-Pool has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does S-Pool's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, S-Pool ranks #85 out of 597 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places S-Pool in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.08. S-Pool's value of 10.67 is 161.5% above this benchmark. Historically, S-Pool's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.40 to 12.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.28 vs. the industry median of 4.08, S-Pool 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 4.08, based on 597 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. S-Pool's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 10.67 is 161.5% 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 S-Pool and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. S-Pool's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.67, which is 734% above median its own 10-year median of 1.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is S-Pool stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S-Pool (TSE:2471) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円288.04, compared to a current price of 円266.00 — trading 7.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.67, which is 734% above median its 10-year median of 1.28 and 161.5% above the Business Services industry median of 4.08. S-Pool's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 S-Pool (TSE:2471), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.67 as of Aug. 06, 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 S-Pool (TSE:2471) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S-Pool stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円266.00 is trading 7.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円288.04.
GuruFocus considers S-Pool to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2471:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 10.67 (734% above median its 10-year median of 1.28)
GF Value™: 円288.04 vs. price of 円266.00 (7.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 161.5% above the Business Services median (#85 of 597)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2471 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
S-Pool Inc is engaged in providing business solutions and human resource solutions. The solutions offered by the company include employment support service for people with disabilities, logistics outsourcing service, sales support service, and professional talent bank service.
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