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Nakayama Steel WorksTSE:5408 -6.14%66 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.84 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 5.90. GuruFocus rates TSE:5408 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円619.24 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 316 Steel companies, Nakayama Steel Works ranks better than 72.15% on this metric.
Nakayama Steel Works's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.84.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nakayama Steel Works's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5408'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.82 Med: 5.9 Max: 21.47
Current: 6.84
During the past 13 years, Nakayama Steel Works's highest Yield on Cost was 21.47. The lowest was 1.82. And the median was 5.90.
TSE:5408's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 72.15% of 316
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 3.29
vs TSE:5408: 6.84
Nakayama Steel Works (TSE:5408) 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.
Nakayama Steel Works 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TSE:5408 vs NUE, STLD, RS: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Nakayama Steel Works'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.
Nakayama Steel Works 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Nakayama Steel Works's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nakayama Steel Works's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Nakayama Steel Works 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.
Nakayama Steel Works (TSE:5408) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.84 as of Aug. 12, 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 Nakayama Steel Works and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 5.90. Over the past decade, Nakayama Steel Works' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.82 to 21.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Nakayama Steel Works ranks #88 out of 316 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 27.8%.
Is Nakayama Steel Works' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Nakayama Steel Works' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.84 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 5.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.82 to a high of 21.47. The Steel industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.29. Nakayama Steel Works' value of 6.84 is 107.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nakayama Steel Works ranks #88 out of 316 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nakayama Steel Works has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nakayama Steel Works' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Nakayama Steel Works ranks #88 out of 316 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Nakayama Steel Works in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.29. Nakayama Steel Works' value of 6.84 is 107.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Nakayama Steel Works' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.82 to 21.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.90 vs. the industry median of 3.29, Nakayama Steel Works 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 Steel company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Steel companies is 3.29, based on 316 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. Nakayama Steel Works's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.84 is 107.9% 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 Nakayama Steel Works and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nakayama Steel Works's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.84, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 5.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nakayama Steel Works stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nakayama Steel Works (TSE:5408) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円619.24, compared to a current price of 円627.00 — trading 1.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.84, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 5.90 and 107.9% above the Steel industry median of 3.29. Nakayama Steel Works' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 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 Nakayama Steel Works (TSE:5408), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.84 as of Aug. 12, 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 Nakayama Steel Works (TSE:5408) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nakayama Steel Works stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円627.00 is trading 1.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円619.24.
GuruFocus considers Nakayama Steel Works to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5408:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 6.84 (16% above median its 10-year median of 5.90)
GF Value™: 円619.24 vs. price of 円627.00 (1.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 107.9% above the Steel median (#88 of 316)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5408 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nakayama Steel Works Ltd is a Japan-based company. The company operates in Steel, Engineering, and Real estate business. Its Steel business includes manufacturing and sale of steel products including coil products, steel sheets, bars and wire products. The company is also engaged in real estate buying, leasing and selling.
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