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Kobelco Wire CoTSE:5660 +0.16%62 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 16.93 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 17.32. GuruFocus rates TSE:5660 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,272.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 316 Steel companies, Kobelco Wire Co ranks better than 90.51% on this metric.
Kobelco Wire Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.93.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kobelco Wire Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5660'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.22 Med: 17.32 Max: 31.67
Current: 16.93
During the past 13 years, Kobelco Wire Co's highest Yield on Cost was 31.67. The lowest was 5.22. And the median was 17.32.
TSE:5660's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 90.51% of 316
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 3.29
vs TSE:5660: 16.93
Kobelco Wire Co (TSE:5660) 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.
Kobelco Wire Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TSE:5660 vs NUE, STLD, RS: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Kobelco Wire 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.
Kobelco Wire Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kobelco Wire Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kobelco Wire Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Kobelco Wire 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.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Kobelco Wire Co is calculated as
Kobelco Wire Co (TSE:5660) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 16.93 as of Aug. 13, 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 Kobelco Wire Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.32. Over the past decade, Kobelco Wire Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 5.22 to 31.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Kobelco Wire Co ranks #30 out of 316 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 9.5%.
Is Kobelco Wire Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Kobelco Wire Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 16.93 is near median its 10-year median of 17.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.22 to a high of 31.67. The Steel industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.29. Kobelco Wire Co's value of 16.93 is 414.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kobelco Wire Co ranks #30 out of 316 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kobelco Wire Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobelco Wire Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Kobelco Wire Co ranks #30 out of 316 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Kobelco Wire Co in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.29. Kobelco Wire Co's value of 16.93 is 414.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Kobelco Wire Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 5.22 to 31.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.32 vs. the industry median of 3.29, Kobelco Wire 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 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. Kobelco Wire Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 16.93 is 414.6% 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 Kobelco Wire Co 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. Kobelco Wire Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 16.93, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobelco Wire Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobelco Wire Co (TSE:5660) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,272.45, compared to a current price of 円1,876.00 — trading 47.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 16.93, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.32 and 414.6% above the Steel industry median of 3.29. Kobelco Wire Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Kobelco Wire Co (TSE:5660), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 16.93 as of Aug. 13, 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 Kobelco Wire Co (TSE:5660) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobelco Wire Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,876.00 is trading 47.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,272.45.
GuruFocus considers Kobelco Wire Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5660:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 16.93 (near median its 10-year median of 17.32)
GF Value™: 円1,272.45 vs. price of 円1,876.00 (47.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 414.6% above the Steel median (#30 of 316)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5660 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kobelco Wire Co Ltd formerly Shinko Wire Co Ltd is a comprehensive manufacturer of steel wire products. The company is organized in three business segments - Steel Wire, Wire Rope, and Engineering business. Its Steel Wire business is engaged in the production and sale of PC steel wire, unbonded and afterbond PC steel wire, stainless steel wire, oil tempered wire, and nickel plated steel wire. The Wire rope business manufactures general rope, special rope, stainless steel rope, and wire rope processed item. The Engineering business is involved in the manufacturing and selling of steel wire processing products, plant engineering, and falling bridge prevention cable.
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