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Japan Pure Chemical CoTSE:4973 +1.26%71 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.04 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 7.73. GuruFocus rates TSE:4973 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,592.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,056 Chemicals companies, Japan Pure Chemical Co ranks better than 93.18% on this metric.
Japan Pure Chemical Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.04.
The historical rank and industry rank for Japan Pure Chemical Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4973'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.7 Med: 7.73 Max: 11.53
Current: 11.04
During the past 13 years, Japan Pure Chemical Co's highest Yield on Cost was 11.53. The lowest was 5.70. And the median was 7.73.
TSE:4973's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 93.18% of 1056
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.83
vs TSE:4973: 11.04
Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973) 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.
Japan Pure Chemical Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TSE:4973 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Japan Pure Chemical 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.
Japan Pure Chemical Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Japan Pure Chemical Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Pure Chemical Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Japan Pure Chemical 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.
Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 11.04 as of Aug. 04, 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 Japan Pure Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 7.73. Over the past decade, Japan Pure Chemical Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 5.70 to 11.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Pure Chemical Co ranks #72 out of 1056 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 6.8%.
Is Japan Pure Chemical Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Japan Pure Chemical Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 11.04 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 7.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.70 to a high of 11.53. The Chemicals industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.83. Japan Pure Chemical Co's value of 11.04 is 503.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Pure Chemical Co ranks #72 out of 1056 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Japan Pure Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Pure Chemical Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Japan Pure Chemical Co ranks #72 out of 1056 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Japan Pure Chemical Co in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.83. Japan Pure Chemical Co's value of 11.04 is 503.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Japan Pure Chemical Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 5.70 to 11.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.73 vs. the industry median of 1.83, Japan Pure Chemical 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 a Chemicals company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Chemicals companies is 1.83, based on 1,056 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. Japan Pure Chemical Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 11.04 is 503.3% 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 Japan Pure Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Pure Chemical Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.04, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 7.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Pure Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,592.93, compared to a current price of 円4,430.00 — trading 3.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.04, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 7.73 and 503.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.83. Japan Pure Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.04 as of Aug. 04, 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 Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Pure Chemical Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円4,430.00 is trading 3.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,592.93.
GuruFocus considers Japan Pure Chemical Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4973:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 11.04 (43% above median its 10-year median of 7.73)
GF Value™: 円4,592.93 vs. price of 円4,430.00 (3.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 503.3% above the Chemicals median (#72 of 1056)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4973 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Pure Chemical Co Ltd develops, manufactures, and sells precious metal plating chemicals for electronic devices in Japan. It offers gold electroplating formulation for semiconductor applications such as connector and soldering uses; and palladium electroplating formulation for the connector, lead frame, and decorative uses. The firm also provides a gold coating for soldering and wire bonding; electroless palladium plating formulation for wire bonding and soldering uses; and silver plating formulations. In addition, it offers strike gold plating formulation that enhances the adherence of plated coatings.
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