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GMO internetTSE:4784 +0.38%55 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.68 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 75% above its 10-year median of 1.53. GuruFocus rates TSE:4784 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of 円136.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,010 Software companies, GMO internet ranks worse than 54.06% on this metric.
GMO internet's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.68.
The historical rank and industry rank for GMO internet's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4784'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1 Med: 1.53 Max: 3.69
Current: 2.68
During the past 13 years, GMO internet's highest Yield on Cost was 3.69. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 1.53.
TSE:4784's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 54.06% of 1010
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.035
vs TSE:4784: 2.68
GMO internet (TSE:4784) 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.
GMO internet 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TSE:4784 vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, GMO internet'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.
GMO internet 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, GMO internet's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GMO internet'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 GMO internet is calculated as
GMO internet (TSE:4784) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.68 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 GMO internet and its competitors. This is 75% above median its historical median of 1.53. Over the past decade, GMO internet's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.10 to 3.69. According to the industry distribution chart, GMO internet ranks #546 out of 1010 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 54.1%.
Is GMO internet's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
GMO internet's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.68 is 75% above median its 10-year median of 1.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 3.69. The Software industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.04. GMO internet's value of 2.68 is 11.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GMO internet ranks #546 out of 1010 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, GMO internet has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GMO internet's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, GMO internet ranks #546 out of 1010 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places GMO internet in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.04. GMO internet's value of 2.68 is 11.7% below this benchmark. Historically, GMO internet's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.10 to 3.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.53 vs. the industry median of 3.04, GMO internet 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 Software company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Software companies is 3.04, based on 1,010 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. GMO internet's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.68 is 11.7% 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 GMO internet and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GMO internet's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.68, which is 75% above median its own 10-year median of 1.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GMO internet stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GMO internet (TSE:4784) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円136.57, compared to a current price of 円532.00 — trading 289.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.68, which is 75% above median its 10-year median of 1.53 and 11.7% below the Software industry median of 3.04. GMO internet's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 2 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 GMO internet (TSE:4784), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.68 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 GMO internet (TSE:4784) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GMO internet stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円532.00 is trading 289.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円136.57.
GuruFocus considers GMO internet to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4784:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.68 (75% above median its 10-year median of 1.53)
GF Value™: 円136.57 vs. price of 円532.00 (289.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.7% below the Software median (#546 of 1010)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4784 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GMO internet Inc Internet infrastructure business and Internet advertising and media business that includes Domain business, Cloud hosting business, Access (provider) business Media/AdTech Business, Data Technology Business, Agency Business, and Solutions businesses.
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