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CRI Middleware CoTSE:3698 -3.12%86 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.40 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 68% above its 10-year median of 2.02. GuruFocus rates TSE:3698 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,111.94 (Fairly Valued). Among 180 Interactive Media companies, CRI Middleware Co ranks worse than 52.78% on this metric.
CRI Middleware Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.40.
The historical rank and industry rank for CRI Middleware Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3698'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.27 Med: 2.02 Max: 4.01
Current: 3.4
During the past 13 years, CRI Middleware Co's highest Yield on Cost was 4.01. The lowest was 1.27. And the median was 2.02.
TSE:3698's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 52.78% of 180
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 3.645
vs TSE:3698: 3.40
CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698) 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.
CRI Middleware Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TSE:3698 vs NTES, EA, TTWO: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, CRI Middleware 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.
CRI Middleware Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, CRI Middleware Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CRI Middleware Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
CRI Middleware 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.
CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.40 as of Aug. 10, 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 CRI Middleware Co and its competitors. This is 68% above median its historical median of 2.02. Over the past decade, CRI Middleware Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.27 to 4.01. According to the industry distribution chart, CRI Middleware Co ranks #95 out of 180 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 52.8%.
Is CRI Middleware Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
CRI Middleware Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.40 is 68% above median its 10-year median of 2.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.27 to a high of 4.01. The Interactive Media industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.65. CRI Middleware Co's value of 3.40 is 6.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CRI Middleware Co ranks #95 out of 180 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CRI Middleware Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CRI Middleware Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, CRI Middleware Co ranks #95 out of 180 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places CRI Middleware Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.65. CRI Middleware Co's value of 3.40 is 6.7% below this benchmark. Historically, CRI Middleware Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.27 to 4.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.02 vs. the industry median of 3.65, CRI Middleware Co has consistently been below 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 Interactive Media company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Interactive Media companies is 3.65, based on 180 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. CRI Middleware Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.40 is 6.7% below 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 CRI Middleware Co and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CRI Middleware Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.40, which is 68% above median its own 10-year median of 2.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CRI Middleware Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,111.94, compared to a current price of 円1,119.00 — trading 0.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.40, which is 68% above median its 10-year median of 2.02 and 6.7% below the Interactive Media industry median of 3.65. CRI Middleware 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 CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.40 as of Aug. 10, 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 CRI Middleware Co (TSE:3698) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CRI Middleware Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,119.00 is trading 0.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,111.94.
GuruFocus considers CRI Middleware Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3698:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.40 (68% above median its 10-year median of 2.02)
GF Value™: 円1,111.94 vs. price of 円1,119.00 (0.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.7% below the Interactive Media median (#95 of 180)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3698 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CRI Middleware Co Ltd is a provider of audio and video solutions for the gaming industry. It is engaged in the research and development of voice, video and file systems. Further, it also provides sales and support of middleware products. Geographically, the activities are carried out through the region of Japan.
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