Hi-Crates Co (TSE:4172) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 9.11 (As of Aug. 07, 2026) — 41% Above Median

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TSE:4172 Hi-Crates Co Ltd TSE:4172
67 GF Score
Price 円2,230.00
GF Value 円2,331.74
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Hi-Crates Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %?

Hi-Crates Co TSE:4172 67 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.11 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 6.48. GuruFocus rates TSE:4172 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,331.74 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 275 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Hi-Crates Co ranks better than 92% on this metric.

Hi-Crates Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.11.


The historical rank and industry rank for Hi-Crates Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:4172' s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.87   Med: 6.48   Max: 12.32
Current: 9.11


During the past 8 years, Hi-Crates Co's highest Yield on Cost was 12.32. The lowest was 1.87. And the median was 6.48.


TSE:4172's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than
92% of 275 companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 2.86 vs TSE:4172: 9.11

Hi-Crates Co  (TSE:4172) 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.


Hi-Crates Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms


TSE:4172 vs VEEV, BTSG, HQY: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison

For the Health Information Services subindustry, Hi-Crates 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.


Hi-Crates Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Hi-Crates Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hi-Crates Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.


TSE:4172
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Hi-Crates 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.

Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Hi-Crates Co is calculated as

Yield-on-Cost=Dividend Yield %*(1+Dividend Growth Rate)^5
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What does a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.11 mean?
Hi-Crates Co (TSE:4172) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.11 as of Aug. 07, 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 Hi-Crates Co and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 6.48. Over the past decade, Hi-Crates Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.87 to 12.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Hi-Crates Co ranks #22 out of 275 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 8%.
Is Hi-Crates Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Hi-Crates Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.11 is 41% above median its 10-year median of 6.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.87 to a high of 12.32. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.86. Hi-Crates Co's value of 9.11 is 218.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hi-Crates Co ranks #22 out of 275 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hi-Crates Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hi-Crates Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to VEEV and BTSG?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Hi-Crates Co ranks #22 out of 275 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Hi-Crates Co in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.86. Hi-Crates Co's value of 9.11 is 218.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Hi-Crates Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.87 to 12.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.48 vs. the industry median of 2.86, Hi-Crates 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 2.86, based on 275 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. Hi-Crates Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.11 is 218.5% 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 Hi-Crates Co and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hi-Crates Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.11, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 6.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hi-Crates Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Crates Co (TSE:4172) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,331.74, compared to a current price of 円2,230.00 — trading 4.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.11, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 6.48 and 218.5% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 2.86. Hi-Crates Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Hi-Crates Co (TSE:4172), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.11 as of Aug. 07, 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 Hi-Crates Co (TSE:4172) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Crates Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,230.00 is trading 4.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,331.74. GuruFocus considers Hi-Crates Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4172:

  • 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 9.11 (41% above median its 10-year median of 6.48)
  • GF Value™: 円2,331.74 vs. price of 円2,230.00 (4.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 218.5% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#22 of 275)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4172 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hi-Crates Co Business Description

Address 3-12-33 Noda, Kita-ku, Okayama, JPN, 700-0971
Hi-Crates Co Ltd formerly, Towa Hi System Co Ltd is involved in the Research and development, sales, and support for integrated dental electronic medical record systems. Research and development, sales and support for iPad and web apps. which includes AI/voice electronic medical record integrated system, Visual examination and periodontal examination system, Interview System, Self-pay estimated system, Image management system etc.
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円2,230.00
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