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Waseda Academy CoTSE:4718 -0.04%86 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.03 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 6.24. GuruFocus rates TSE:4718 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,156.50 (Fairly Valued). Among 122 Education companies, Waseda Academy Co ranks better than 68.85% on this metric.
Waseda Academy Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.03.
The historical rank and industry rank for Waseda Academy Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4718'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.54 Med: 6.24 Max: 13.24
Current: 7.03
During the past 13 years, Waseda Academy Co's highest Yield on Cost was 13.24. The lowest was 1.54. And the median was 6.24.
TSE:4718's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 68.85% of 122
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 4.315
vs TSE:4718: 7.03
Waseda Academy Co (TSE:4718) 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.
Waseda Academy Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TSE:4718 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Waseda Academy 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.
Waseda Academy Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Waseda Academy Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waseda Academy Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Waseda Academy 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.
Waseda Academy Co (TSE:4718) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.03 as of Aug. 09, 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 Waseda Academy Co and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 6.24. Over the past decade, Waseda Academy Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.54 to 13.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Waseda Academy Co ranks #38 out of 122 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 31.1%.
Is Waseda Academy Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Waseda Academy Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.03 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 6.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.54 to a high of 13.24. The Education industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.32. Waseda Academy Co's value of 7.03 is 62.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Waseda Academy Co ranks #38 out of 122 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Waseda Academy Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waseda Academy Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Waseda Academy Co ranks #38 out of 122 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Waseda Academy Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.32. Waseda Academy Co's value of 7.03 is 62.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Waseda Academy Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.54 to 13.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.24 vs. the industry median of 4.32, Waseda Academy 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 an Education company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Education companies is 4.32, based on 122 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. Waseda Academy Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.03 is 62.9% 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 Waseda Academy Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Waseda Academy Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.03, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 6.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Waseda Academy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waseda Academy Co (TSE:4718) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,156.50, compared to a current price of 円2,363.00 — trading 9.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.03, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 6.24 and 62.9% above the Education industry median of 4.32. Waseda Academy Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100. 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 Waseda Academy Co (TSE:4718), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.03 as of Aug. 09, 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 Waseda Academy Co (TSE:4718) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waseda Academy Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,363.00 is trading 9.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,156.50.
GuruFocus considers Waseda Academy Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4718:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 7.03 (13% above median its 10-year median of 6.24)
GF Value™: 円2,156.50 vs. price of 円2,363.00 (9.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 62.9% above the Education median (#38 of 122)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4718 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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