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Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical CoTSE:4530 69 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.49 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 1.08. GuruFocus rates TSE:4530 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,918.72. Among 515 Drug Manufacturers companies, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co ranks worse than 50.87% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4530'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31 Med: 1.08 Max: 1.49
Current: 0.49
During the past 13 years, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's highest Yield on Cost was 1.49. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 1.08.
TSE:4530's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 50.87% of 515
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 2.25
vs TSE:4530: 0.49
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4530) 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.
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TSE:4530 vs ESPR, AMPH, ETON: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Hisamitsu 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.
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Hisamitsu 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.
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4530) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.49 as of Jul. 15, 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 Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 1.08. Over the past decade, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.31 to 1.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co ranks #262 out of 515 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 50.9%.
Is Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.49 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 1.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 1.49. The Drug Manufacturers industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.25. Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's value of 0.49 is 78.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co ranks #262 out of 515 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ESPR and AMPH?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co ranks #262 out of 515 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.25. Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's value of 0.49 is 78.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.31 to 1.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.08 vs. the industry median of 2.25, Hisamitsu 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 2.25, based on 515 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. Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.49 is 78.2% 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 Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.49, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 1.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co stock overvalued right now?
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4530) has a current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.49. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,918.72, compared to a current price of 円6,040.00 — trading 22.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.49, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 1.08 and 78.2% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 2.25. Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100. 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 Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4530), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.49 as of Jul. 15, 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 Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co (TSE:4530) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円6,040.00 is trading 22.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,918.72.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4530:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.49 (55% below median its 10-year median of 1.08)
GF Value™: 円4,918.72 vs. price of 円6,040.00 (22.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 78.2% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#262 of 515)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4530 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co Inc is engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, procurement, and sale of pharmaceutical products. The company operates a single business segment, focusing on medical and general pharmaceuticals both in Japan and overseas. It markets drugs under the Salonpas, Nobinobi / Salonsip, Butenalock, and Mohrus brands, which mainly serve topical medication needs with pain relief creams, gels, sprays, lotions, and ointments.
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