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MarkLines CoTSE:3901 +0.82%85 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.49 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 305% above its 10-year median of 2.59. GuruFocus rates TSE:3901 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,318.67 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 181 Interactive Media companies, MarkLines Co ranks better than 85.08% on this metric.
MarkLines Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 10.49.
The historical rank and industry rank for MarkLines Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3901'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.24 Med: 2.59 Max: 10.49
Current: 10.49
During the past 13 years, MarkLines Co's highest Yield on Cost was 10.49. The lowest was 1.24. And the median was 2.59.
TSE:3901's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 85.08% of 181
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 3.61
vs TSE:3901: 10.49
MarkLines Co (TSE:3901) 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.
MarkLines Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TSE:3901 vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, MarkLines 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.
MarkLines Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, MarkLines Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MarkLines Co'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 MarkLines Co is calculated as
MarkLines Co (TSE:3901) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 10.49 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 MarkLines Co and its competitors. This is 305% above median its historical median of 2.59. Over the past decade, MarkLines Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.24 to 10.49. According to the industry distribution chart, MarkLines Co ranks #27 out of 181 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 14.9%.
Is MarkLines Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
MarkLines Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 10.49 is 305% above median its 10-year median of 2.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.24 to a high of 10.49. The Interactive Media industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.61. MarkLines Co's value of 10.49 is 190.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MarkLines Co ranks #27 out of 181 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MarkLines Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MarkLines Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, MarkLines Co ranks #27 out of 181 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places MarkLines Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.61. MarkLines Co's value of 10.49 is 190.6% above this benchmark. Historically, MarkLines Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.24 to 10.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.59 vs. the industry median of 3.61, MarkLines 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Interactive Media companies is 3.61, based on 181 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. MarkLines Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 10.49 is 190.6% 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 MarkLines Co and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MarkLines Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.49, which is 305% above median its own 10-year median of 2.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MarkLines Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MarkLines Co (TSE:3901) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,318.67, compared to a current price of 円1,347.00 — trading 59.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.49, which is 305% above median its 10-year median of 2.59 and 190.6% above the Interactive Media industry median of 3.61. MarkLines Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 3 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 MarkLines Co (TSE:3901), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.49 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 MarkLines Co (TSE:3901) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MarkLines Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,347.00 is trading 59.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,318.67.
GuruFocus considers MarkLines Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3901:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 10.49 (305% above median its 10-year median of 2.59)
GF Value™: 円3,318.67 vs. price of 円1,347.00 (59.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 190.6% above the Interactive Media median (#27 of 181)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3901 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MarkLines Co Ltd engages in the provision of an automotive industrial portal. The company's Information Platform offers online information services, including information about suppliers, such as who supplies whom, plant data, and market trends; sales and production statistics; reports on technology and market trends; and model plan data comprising forecasts. It also provides B2B promotional support and advertisement services that include promotional emails and banner ads under the LINES name to its Information Platform members. The company serves OEMs, parts suppliers, and material suppliers.
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