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Fuso Pharmaceutical IndustriesTSE:4538 +0.66%58 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.45 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 4.48. GuruFocus rates TSE:4538 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,566.88 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 513 Drug Manufacturers companies, Fuso Pharmaceutical Industries ranks better than 79.92% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fuso Pharmaceutical Industries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4538'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.05 Med: 4.48 Max: 8.64
Current: 6.45
During the past 13 years, Fuso Pharmaceutical Industries's highest Yield on Cost was 8.64. The lowest was 3.05. And the median was 4.48.
TSE:4538's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 79.92% of 513
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 2.35
vs TSE:4538: 6.45
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.
Fuso Pharmaceutical Industries 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TSE:4538 vs ZTS: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Fuso Pharmaceutical Industries'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.
Fuso Pharmaceutical Industries 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Fuso Pharmaceutical Industries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fuso Pharmaceutical Industries'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.
Fuso Pharmaceutical Industries (TSE:4538) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.45 as of Aug. 06, 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 Fuso Pharmaceutical Industries and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 4.48. Over the past decade, Fuso Pharmaceutical Industries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.05 to 8.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Fuso Pharmaceutical Industries ranks #103 out of 513 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 20.1%.
Is Fuso Pharmaceutical Industries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Fuso Pharmaceutical Industries' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.45 is 44% above median its 10-year median of 4.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.05 to a high of 8.64. The Drug Manufacturers industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.35. Fuso Pharmaceutical Industries' value of 6.45 is 174.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fuso Pharmaceutical Industries ranks #103 out of 513 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fuso Pharmaceutical Industries has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fuso Pharmaceutical Industries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ZTS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Fuso Pharmaceutical Industries ranks #103 out of 513 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Fuso Pharmaceutical Industries in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.35. Fuso Pharmaceutical Industries' value of 6.45 is 174.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Fuso Pharmaceutical Industries' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.05 to 8.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.48 vs. the industry median of 2.35, Fuso Pharmaceutical Industries 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 2.35, based on 513 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. Fuso Pharmaceutical Industries's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.45 is 174.5% 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 Fuso Pharmaceutical Industries and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fuso Pharmaceutical Industries's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.45, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 4.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fuso Pharmaceutical Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fuso Pharmaceutical Industries (TSE:4538) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,566.88, compared to a current price of 円2,134.00 — trading 16.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.45, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 4.48 and 174.5% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 2.35. Fuso Pharmaceutical Industries' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Fuso Pharmaceutical Industries (TSE:4538), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.45 as of Aug. 06, 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 Fuso Pharmaceutical Industries (TSE:4538) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fuso Pharmaceutical Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,134.00 is trading 16.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,566.88.
GuruFocus considers Fuso Pharmaceutical Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4538:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 6.45 (44% above median its 10-year median of 4.48)
GF Value™: 円2,566.88 vs. price of 円2,134.00 (16.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 174.5% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#103 of 513)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4538 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fuso Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. is engaged in the manufacture and sale of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment. The company's main products are transfusion fluid and artificial kidney dialysis fluid. Company also includes real estate segment.
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