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HOKUETSU METAL CoTSE:5446 +10.82%56 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.17 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 87% below its 10-year median of 1.33. GuruFocus rates TSE:5446 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,093.63 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 315 Steel companies, HOKUETSU METAL Co ranks worse than 95.56% on this metric.
HOKUETSU METAL Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.17.
The historical rank and industry rank for HOKUETSU METAL Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5446'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16 Med: 1.33 Max: 4.39
Current: 0.17
During the past 13 years, HOKUETSU METAL Co's highest Yield on Cost was 4.39. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 1.33.
TSE:5446's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 95.56% of 315
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 3.56
vs TSE:5446: 0.17
HOKUETSU METAL Co (TSE:5446) 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.
HOKUETSU METAL Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TSE:5446 vs NUE, STLD, RS: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, HOKUETSU METAL 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.
HOKUETSU METAL Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, HOKUETSU METAL Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HOKUETSU METAL Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
HOKUETSU METAL 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.
HOKUETSU METAL Co (TSE:5446) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.17 as of Aug. 05, 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 HOKUETSU METAL Co and its competitors. This is 87% below median its historical median of 1.33. Over the past decade, HOKUETSU METAL Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.16 to 4.39. According to the industry distribution chart, HOKUETSU METAL Co ranks #301 out of 315 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 95.6%.
Is HOKUETSU METAL Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
HOKUETSU METAL Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.17 is 87% below median its 10-year median of 1.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 4.39. The Steel industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.56. HOKUETSU METAL Co's value of 0.17 is 95.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HOKUETSU METAL Co ranks #301 out of 315 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, HOKUETSU METAL Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HOKUETSU METAL Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, HOKUETSU METAL Co ranks #301 out of 315 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places HOKUETSU METAL Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.56. HOKUETSU METAL Co's value of 0.17 is 95.2% below this benchmark. Historically, HOKUETSU METAL Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.16 to 4.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.33 vs. the industry median of 3.56, HOKUETSU METAL Co 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 Steel company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Steel companies is 3.56, based on 315 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. HOKUETSU METAL Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.17 is 95.2% 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 HOKUETSU METAL Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HOKUETSU METAL Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.17, which is 87% below median its own 10-year median of 1.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HOKUETSU METAL Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HOKUETSU METAL Co (TSE:5446) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,093.63, compared to a current price of 円1,250.00 — trading 14.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.17, which is 87% below median its 10-year median of 1.33 and 95.2% below the Steel industry median of 3.56. HOKUETSU METAL Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 HOKUETSU METAL Co (TSE:5446), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.17 as of Aug. 05, 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 HOKUETSU METAL Co (TSE:5446) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HOKUETSU METAL Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,250.00 is trading 14.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,093.63.
GuruFocus considers HOKUETSU METAL Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5446:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.17 (87% below median its 10-year median of 1.33)
GF Value™: 円1,093.63 vs. price of 円1,250.00 (14.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 95.2% below the Steel median (#301 of 315)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5446 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HOKUETSU METAL Co Ltd operates in the iron and steel industry. The principal business activities of the company include the manufacturing and processing of primary products such as steel, non-base metals and alloys, steel structures, and various other mechanical devices.
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