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Tigers PolymerTSE:4231 -0.79%75 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 22.46 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 16.57. GuruFocus rates TSE:4231 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円891.30 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,058 Chemicals companies, Tigers Polymer ranks better than 97.45% on this metric.
Tigers Polymer's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.46.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tigers Polymer's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4231'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.14 Med: 16.57 Max: 48.5
Current: 22.46
During the past 13 years, Tigers Polymer's highest Yield on Cost was 48.50. The lowest was 6.14. And the median was 16.57.
TSE:4231's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 97.45% of 1058
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.895
vs TSE:4231: 22.46
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.
Tigers Polymer 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TSE:4231 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Tigers Polymer'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.
Tigers Polymer 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Tigers Polymer's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tigers Polymer'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 Tigers Polymer is calculated as
Tigers Polymer (TSE:4231) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 22.46 as of Aug. 03, 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 Tigers Polymer and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 16.57. Over the past decade, Tigers Polymer's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 6.14 to 48.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Tigers Polymer ranks #27 out of 1058 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 2.6%.
Is Tigers Polymer's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Tigers Polymer's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 22.46 is 36% above median its 10-year median of 16.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.14 to a high of 48.50. The Chemicals industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.90. Tigers Polymer's value of 22.46 is 1085.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tigers Polymer ranks #27 out of 1058 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tigers Polymer has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tigers Polymer's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Tigers Polymer ranks #27 out of 1058 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Tigers Polymer in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.90. Tigers Polymer's value of 22.46 is 1085.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Tigers Polymer's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 6.14 to 48.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.57 vs. the industry median of 1.90, Tigers Polymer 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 Chemicals company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Chemicals companies is 1.90, based on 1,058 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. Tigers Polymer's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 22.46 is 1085.2% 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 Tigers Polymer and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tigers Polymer's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 22.46, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 16.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tigers Polymer stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tigers Polymer (TSE:4231) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円891.30, compared to a current price of 円1,000.00 — trading 12.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 22.46, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 16.57 and 1085.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.90. Tigers Polymer's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 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 Tigers Polymer (TSE:4231), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 22.46 as of Aug. 03, 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 Tigers Polymer (TSE:4231) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tigers Polymer stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,000.00 is trading 12.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円891.30.
GuruFocus considers Tigers Polymer to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4231:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 22.46 (36% above median its 10-year median of 16.57)
GF Value™: 円891.30 vs. price of 円1,000.00 (12.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1085.2% above the Chemicals median (#27 of 1058)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4231 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tigers Polymer Corp is engaged in the manufacture of various parts and parts materials of the same type and series. Its segments include Hose manufacturers and sellers of hoses for home appliances (hoses for vacuum cleaners, washing machines, and air conditioners) and industrial hoses; rubber sheets are used for packing materials, cushioning materials, and mats, mainly for entrances.
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