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Media KoboTSE:3815 +0.66%45 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Aug. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3815 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of 円377.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 179 Interactive Media companies, Media Kobo ranks worse than 558658.66% on this metric.
Media Kobo's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Media Kobo's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Media Kobo's highest Yield on Cost was 2.27. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 1.36.
TSE:3815's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Interactive Media industry.
Industry Median: 3.62 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
Media Kobo (TSE:3815) 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.
Media Kobo 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TSE:3815 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Media Kobo'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.
Media Kobo 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Media Kobo's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Media Kobo'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 Media Kobo is calculated as
Media Kobo (TSE:3815) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Aug. 15, 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 Media Kobo and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Media Kobo ranks #999999 out of 179 companies in the Interactive Media industry.
Is Media Kobo's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Media Kobo's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Media Kobo ranks #999999 out of 179 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Media Kobo has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Media Kobo's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Media Kobo ranks #999999 out of 179 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Media Kobo in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.62. 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 3.62, based on 179 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. 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 Media Kobo and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Media Kobo's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Media Kobo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Kobo (TSE:3815) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円377.59, compared to a current price of 円458.00 — trading 21.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Media Kobo's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 5 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 Media Kobo (TSE:3815), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Aug. 15, 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 Media Kobo (TSE:3815) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Kobo stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円458.00 is trading 21.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円377.59.
GuruFocus considers Media Kobo to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3815:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: 円377.59 vs. price of 円458.00 (21.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3815 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Media Kobo Inc is engaged in is engaged in fortune-telling, entertainment and matching services, and other businesses. Its services also include: Digital content business, one to one marketing, and beauty business.
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