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Wakamoto Pharmaceutical CoTSE:4512 +0.75%63 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.12 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 1.10. GuruFocus rates TSE:4512 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円319.78 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 512 Drug Manufacturers companies, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co ranks worse than 70.31% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4512'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.84 Med: 1.1 Max: 1.57
Current: 1.12
During the past 13 years, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's highest Yield on Cost was 1.57. The lowest was 0.84. And the median was 1.10.
TSE:4512's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 70.31% of 512
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 2.32
vs TSE:4512: 1.12
Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4512) 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.
Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TSE:4512 vs ZTS: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical 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.
Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Wakamoto Pharmaceutical 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.
Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4512) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.12 as of Jul. 31, 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 Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.10. Over the past decade, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.84 to 1.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co ranks #360 out of 512 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 70.3%.
Is Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.12 is near median its 10-year median of 1.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.84 to a high of 1.57. The Drug Manufacturers industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.32. Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's value of 1.12 is 51.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co ranks #360 out of 512 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ZTS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co ranks #360 out of 512 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.32. Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's value of 1.12 is 51.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.84 to 1.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.10 vs. the industry median of 2.32, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co has consistently been below 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 2.32, based on 512 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. Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.12 is 51.7% below 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 Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.12, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4512) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円319.78, compared to a current price of 円270.00 — trading 15.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.12, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.10 and 51.7% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 2.32. Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4512), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.12 as of Jul. 31, 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 Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4512) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円270.00 is trading 15.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円319.78.
GuruFocus considers Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4512:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.12 (near median its 10-year median of 1.10)
GF Value™: 円319.78 vs. price of 円270.00 (15.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 51.7% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#360 of 512)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4512 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wakamoto Pharmaceutical Co Ltd is the pharmaceutical company based in Japan. It is engaged in the research and development, production and sale of ethical drugs and non-prescription drugs. The company specializes in therapeutic and diagnostic agents for ophthalmic disorders. It offers Strong Wakamoto, a gastrointestinal drug for digestion, the intestinal function controlling, and nutritional supply.
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