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Nippon Shinyaku CoTSE:4516 +1.22%92 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.82 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 146% above its 10-year median of 1.55. GuruFocus rates TSE:4516 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,843.60 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 514 Drug Manufacturers companies, Nippon Shinyaku Co ranks better than 65.76% on this metric.
Nippon Shinyaku Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.82.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Shinyaku Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4516'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.61 Med: 1.55 Max: 5.06
Current: 3.82
During the past 13 years, Nippon Shinyaku Co's highest Yield on Cost was 5.06. The lowest was 0.61. And the median was 1.55.
TSE:4516's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 65.76% of 514
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 2.305
vs TSE:4516: 3.82
Nippon Shinyaku Co (TSE:4516) 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.
Nippon Shinyaku Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TSE:4516 vs ZTS: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Nippon Shinyaku 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.
Nippon Shinyaku Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Nippon Shinyaku Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Shinyaku Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Nippon Shinyaku 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.
Nippon Shinyaku Co (TSE:4516) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.82 as of Jul. 27, 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 Nippon Shinyaku Co and its competitors. This is 146% above median its historical median of 1.55. Over the past decade, Nippon Shinyaku Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.61 to 5.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Shinyaku Co ranks #176 out of 514 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 34.2%.
Is Nippon Shinyaku Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Nippon Shinyaku Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.82 is 146% above median its 10-year median of 1.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.61 to a high of 5.06. The Drug Manufacturers industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.31. Nippon Shinyaku Co's value of 3.82 is 65.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Shinyaku Co ranks #176 out of 514 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Shinyaku Co has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Shinyaku Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ZTS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Nippon Shinyaku Co ranks #176 out of 514 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Nippon Shinyaku Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.31. Nippon Shinyaku Co's value of 3.82 is 65.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Shinyaku Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.61 to 5.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.55 vs. the industry median of 2.31, Nippon Shinyaku 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 2.31, based on 514 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. Nippon Shinyaku Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.82 is 65.7% 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 Nippon Shinyaku Co and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Shinyaku Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.82, which is 146% above median its own 10-year median of 1.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Shinyaku Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Shinyaku Co (TSE:4516) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,843.60, compared to a current price of 円4,066.00 — trading 16.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.82, which is 146% above median its 10-year median of 1.55 and 65.7% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 2.31. Nippon Shinyaku Co's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Nippon Shinyaku Co (TSE:4516), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.82 as of Jul. 27, 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 Nippon Shinyaku Co (TSE:4516) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Shinyaku Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円4,066.00 is trading 16.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,843.60.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Shinyaku Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4516:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.82 (146% above median its 10-year median of 1.55)
GF Value™: 円4,843.60 vs. price of 円4,066.00 (16.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 65.7% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#176 of 514)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4516 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Shinyaku Co Ltd is engaged in the pharmaceuticals and functional food businesses. The Pharmaceuticals Business develops and sells treatments for urological disorders, blood cancer, rare and intractable diseases, and gynecological conditions. The Functional Food Business produces and sells health food ingredients, quality-stabilizing preservatives, protein preparations, and supplements. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Pharmaceuticals segment.
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