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Sanyu CoTSE:5697 +0.68%78 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.44 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 8.36. GuruFocus rates TSE:5697 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円567.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 315 Steel companies, Sanyu Co ranks better than 85.71% on this metric.
Sanyu Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.44.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sanyu Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5697'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.88 Med: 8.36 Max: 19.6
Current: 11.44
During the past 13 years, Sanyu Co's highest Yield on Cost was 19.60. The lowest was 1.88. And the median was 8.36.
TSE:5697's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 85.71% of 315
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 3.37
vs TSE:5697: 11.44
Sanyu Co (TSE:5697) 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.
Sanyu Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TSE:5697 vs NUE, STLD, RS: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Sanyu 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.
Sanyu Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Sanyu Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanyu Co'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 Sanyu Co is calculated as
Sanyu Co (TSE:5697) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 11.44 as of Jul. 31, 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 Sanyu Co and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 8.36. Over the past decade, Sanyu Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.88 to 19.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanyu Co ranks #45 out of 315 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 14.3%.
Is Sanyu Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Sanyu Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 11.44 is 37% above median its 10-year median of 8.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.88 to a high of 19.60. The Steel industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.37. Sanyu Co's value of 11.44 is 239.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanyu Co ranks #45 out of 315 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sanyu Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanyu Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Sanyu Co ranks #45 out of 315 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Sanyu Co in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.37. Sanyu Co's value of 11.44 is 239.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Sanyu Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.88 to 19.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.36 vs. the industry median of 3.37, Sanyu 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 3.37, 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. Sanyu Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 11.44 is 239.5% 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 Sanyu Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sanyu Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.44, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 8.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanyu Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanyu Co (TSE:5697) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円567.71, compared to a current price of 円741.00 — trading 30.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.44, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 8.36 and 239.5% above the Steel industry median of 3.37. Sanyu Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Sanyu Co (TSE:5697), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.44 as of Jul. 31, 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 Sanyu Co (TSE:5697) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanyu Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円741.00 is trading 30.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円567.71.
GuruFocus considers Sanyu Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5697:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 11.44 (37% above median its 10-year median of 8.36)
GF Value™: 円567.71 vs. price of 円741.00 (30.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 239.5% above the Steel median (#45 of 315)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5697 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanyu Co Ltd manufactures and sells general steel products. The company is engaged in manufacturing, processing and sales of cold heading steel wire Sales of general steel materials and related activities.
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