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AplixTSE:3727 +0.68%61 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.38 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 2.05. GuruFocus rates TSE:3727 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of 円124.34 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,007 Software companies, Aplix ranks worse than 57.4% on this metric.
Aplix's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.38.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aplix's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3727'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.69 Med: 2.05 Max: 2.89
Current: 2.38
During the past 13 years, Aplix's highest Yield on Cost was 2.89. The lowest was 1.69. And the median was 2.05.
TSE:3727's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 57.4% of 1007
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.03
vs TSE:3727: 2.38
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.
Aplix 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TSE:3727 vs QH, SHOP, UBER: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Aplix'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.
Aplix 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Aplix's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aplix'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 Aplix is calculated as
Aplix (TSE:3727) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.38 as of Aug. 12, 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 Aplix and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 2.05. Over the past decade, Aplix's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.69 to 2.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Aplix ranks #578 out of 1007 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 57.4%.
Is Aplix's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Aplix's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.38 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 2.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.69 to a high of 2.89. The Software industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.03. Aplix's value of 2.38 is 21.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aplix ranks #578 out of 1007 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Aplix has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aplix's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Aplix ranks #578 out of 1007 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Aplix in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.03. Aplix's value of 2.38 is 21.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Aplix's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.69 to 2.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.05 vs. the industry median of 3.03, Aplix 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 a Software company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Software companies is 3.03, based on 1,007 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. Aplix's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.38 is 21.5% 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 Aplix and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aplix's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.38, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 2.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aplix stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aplix (TSE:3727) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円124.34, compared to a current price of 円147.00 — trading 18.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.38, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 2.05 and 21.5% below the Software industry median of 3.03. Aplix's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Aplix (TSE:3727), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.38 as of Aug. 12, 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 Aplix (TSE:3727) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aplix stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円147.00 is trading 18.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円124.34.
GuruFocus considers Aplix to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3727:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.38 (16% above median its 10-year median of 2.05)
GF Value™: 円124.34 vs. price of 円147.00 (18.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21.5% below the Software median (#578 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3727 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aplix Corp is a Japan-based company engaged in the technology business. It specializes in developing technologies that connect various devices to the Internet of Things (IoT), enhancing convenience and quality of life for its customers. The company offers a range of services including stock business solutions and system development, focusing on custom development and support services. The product portfolio includes cloud services, AI-enabled dash cameras, and IoT data communication services, catering to diverse client needs. The company aims to provide reliable solutions for sectors such as manufacturing, mobility, smart homes, healthcare, and infrastructure.
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