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Alpha SystemsTSE:4719 +0.87%78 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.48 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 108% above its 10-year median of 5.51. GuruFocus rates TSE:4719 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,682.05 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,004 Software companies, Alpha Systems ranks better than 90.94% on this metric.
Alpha Systems's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.48.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alpha Systems's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4719'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.91 Med: 5.51 Max: 12.46
Current: 11.48
During the past 13 years, Alpha Systems's highest Yield on Cost was 12.46. The lowest was 2.91. And the median was 5.51.
TSE:4719's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 90.94% of 1004
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.02
vs TSE:4719: 11.48
Alpha Systems (TSE:4719) 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.
Alpha Systems 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TSE:4719 vs QH, SHOP, UBER: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Alpha Systems'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.
Alpha Systems 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Alpha Systems's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alpha Systems'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.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Alpha Systems is calculated as
Alpha Systems (TSE:4719) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 11.48 as of Aug. 14, 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 Alpha Systems and its competitors. This is 108% above median its historical median of 5.51. Over the past decade, Alpha Systems' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.91 to 12.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Alpha Systems ranks #91 out of 1004 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 9.1%.
Is Alpha Systems' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Alpha Systems' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 11.48 is 108% above median its 10-year median of 5.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.91 to a high of 12.46. The Software industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.02. Alpha Systems' value of 11.48 is 280.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alpha Systems ranks #91 out of 1004 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alpha Systems has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alpha Systems' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Alpha Systems ranks #91 out of 1004 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Alpha Systems in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.02. Alpha Systems' value of 11.48 is 280.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Alpha Systems' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.91 to 12.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.51 vs. the industry median of 3.02, Alpha Systems 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 Software company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Software companies is 3.02, based on 1,004 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. Alpha Systems's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 11.48 is 280.1% 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 Alpha Systems and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alpha Systems's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.48, which is 108% above median its own 10-year median of 5.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alpha Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alpha Systems (TSE:4719) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,682.05, compared to a current price of 円3,490.00 — trading 5.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.48, which is 108% above median its 10-year median of 5.51 and 280.1% above the Software industry median of 3.02. Alpha Systems' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Alpha Systems (TSE:4719), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.48 as of Aug. 14, 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 Alpha Systems (TSE:4719) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alpha Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円3,490.00 is trading 5.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,682.05.
GuruFocus considers Alpha Systems to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4719:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 11.48 (108% above median its 10-year median of 5.51)
GF Value™: 円3,682.05 vs. price of 円3,490.00 (5.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 280.1% above the Software median (#91 of 1004)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4719 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alpha Systems Inc engages in software development for telecommunications systems. The company develops software for backbone communication systems, such as node systems, mobile network systems, and network management systems; open systems, including systems for management of production and distribution, and Intranets for corporate information management; and embedded systems to control electronic devices, including home appliances, office automation equipment, industrial machines, and in-vehicle systems. It also provides system integration, system operation and maintenance, and product sales services.
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