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Link-U GroupTSE:4446 -2.29%58 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Sep. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4446 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円110.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 998 Software companies, Link-U Group ranks worse than 100200.3% on this metric.
Link-U Group's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Link-U Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4446's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 2.985 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
Link-U Group (TSE:4446) 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.
Link-U Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TSE:4446 vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Link-U Group'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.
Link-U Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Link-U Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Link-U Group'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 Link-U Group is calculated as
Link-U Group (TSE:4446) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Sep. 01, 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 Link-U Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Link-U Group ranks #999999 out of 998 companies in the Software industry.
Is Link-U Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Link-U Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Link-U Group ranks #999999 out of 998 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Link-U Group has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Link-U Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Link-U Group ranks #999999 out of 998 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Link-U Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.99. 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 2.99, based on 998 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 Link-U Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Link-U Group'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 Link-U Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Link-U Group (TSE:4446) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円110.15, compared to a current price of 円852.00 — trading 673.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Link-U Group's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Link-U Group (TSE:4446), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Sep. 01, 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 Link-U Group (TSE:4446) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Link-U Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円852.00 is trading 673.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円110.15.
GuruFocus considers Link-U Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4446:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: 円110.15 vs. price of 円852.00 (673.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4446 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Link-U Group Inc through its subsidiaries engages in developing and operating manga apps, etc., utilizing data distribution technology based on its own original server design, operates a platform that connects businesses and users, supports and promotes the introduction of digital transformation, as well as planning, development, and operation in a wide range of areas, from manga apps to government systems, provides IT consulting services such as digital transformation support for government agencies, among others.
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