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Kyowa Leather Cloth CoTSE:3553 +1.13%71 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.76 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 7.53. GuruFocus rates TSE:3553 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円845.76 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,056 Chemicals companies, Kyowa Leather Cloth Co ranks better than 92.61% on this metric.
Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.76.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3553'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.2 Med: 7.53 Max: 11.32
Current: 10.76
During the past 13 years, Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's highest Yield on Cost was 11.32. The lowest was 5.20. And the median was 7.53.
TSE:3553's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 92.61% of 1056
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.87
vs TSE:3553: 10.76
Kyowa Leather Cloth Co (TSE:3553) 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.
Kyowa Leather Cloth Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TSE:3553 vs DOW: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Kyowa Leather Cloth 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.
Kyowa Leather Cloth Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Kyowa Leather Cloth 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.
Kyowa Leather Cloth Co (TSE:3553) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 10.76 as of Aug. 03, 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 Kyowa Leather Cloth Co and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 7.53. Over the past decade, Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 5.20 to 11.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Kyowa Leather Cloth Co ranks #78 out of 1056 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 7.4%.
Is Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 10.76 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 7.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.20 to a high of 11.32. The Chemicals industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.87. Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's value of 10.76 is 475.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kyowa Leather Cloth Co ranks #78 out of 1056 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kyowa Leather Cloth Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kyowa Leather Cloth Co ranks #78 out of 1056 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Kyowa Leather Cloth Co in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.87. Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's value of 10.76 is 475.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 5.20 to 11.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.53 vs. the industry median of 1.87, Kyowa Leather Cloth 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 Chemicals company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Chemicals companies is 1.87, based on 1,056 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. Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 10.76 is 475.4% 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 Kyowa Leather Cloth Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.76, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 7.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kyowa Leather Cloth Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyowa Leather Cloth Co (TSE:3553) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円845.76, compared to a current price of 円898.00 — trading 6.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.76, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 7.53 and 475.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.87. Kyowa Leather Cloth Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Kyowa Leather Cloth Co (TSE:3553), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.76 as of Aug. 03, 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 Kyowa Leather Cloth Co (TSE:3553) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kyowa Leather Cloth Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円898.00 is trading 6.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円845.76.
GuruFocus considers Kyowa Leather Cloth Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3553:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 10.76 (43% above median its 10-year median of 7.53)
GF Value™: 円845.76 vs. price of 円898.00 (6.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 475.4% above the Chemicals median (#78 of 1056)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3553 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kyowa Leather Cloth Co Ltd is a Japan-based chemical manufacturer. The company is mainly engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and sales of various synthetic resin products. It operates in Automotive, Housing and Fashion and lifestyle business divisions. Kyowa offers synthetic leather cover materials for automotive interiors, decorative products like wall covering paper or film, wood paneling for furniture, interior doors and walls, steel laminated decorative film, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) products consisting of handbags, shoes, and accessories.
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