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NIC AutotecTSE:5742 43 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.38 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 4.59. GuruFocus rates TSE:5742 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of 円930.68 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 345 Metals & Mining companies, NIC Autotec ranks better than 77.1% on this metric.
NIC Autotec's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.38.
The historical rank and industry rank for NIC Autotec's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5742'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.06 Med: 4.59 Max: 5.96
Current: 5.38
During the past 13 years, NIC Autotec's highest Yield on Cost was 5.96. The lowest was 1.06. And the median was 4.59.
TSE:5742's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 77.1% of 345
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.06
vs TSE:5742: 5.38
NIC Autotec (TSE:5742) 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.
NIC Autotec 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TSE:5742 vs AA, CENX: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Aluminum subindustry, NIC Autotec'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.
NIC Autotec 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, NIC Autotec's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NIC Autotec'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 NIC Autotec is calculated as
NIC Autotec (TSE:5742) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.38 as of Aug. 18, 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 NIC Autotec and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 4.59. Over the past decade, NIC Autotec's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.06 to 5.96. According to the industry distribution chart, NIC Autotec ranks #79 out of 345 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 22.9%.
Is NIC Autotec's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
NIC Autotec's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.38 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 4.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.06 to a high of 5.96. The Metals & Mining industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.06. NIC Autotec's value of 5.38 is 161.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NIC Autotec ranks #79 out of 345 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NIC Autotec has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NIC Autotec's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, NIC Autotec ranks #79 out of 345 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places NIC Autotec in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.06. NIC Autotec's value of 5.38 is 161.2% above this benchmark. Historically, NIC Autotec's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.06 to 5.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.59 vs. the industry median of 2.06, NIC Autotec 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Metals & Mining companies is 2.06, based on 345 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. NIC Autotec's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.38 is 161.2% 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 NIC Autotec and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NIC Autotec's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.38, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 4.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NIC Autotec stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NIC Autotec (TSE:5742) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円930.68, compared to a current price of 円751.00 — trading 19.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.38, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 4.59 and 161.2% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.06. NIC Autotec's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 NIC Autotec (TSE:5742), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.38 as of Aug. 18, 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 NIC Autotec (TSE:5742) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NIC Autotec stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円751.00 is trading 19.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円930.68.
GuruFocus considers NIC Autotec to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5742:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 5.38 (17% above median its 10-year median of 4.59)
GF Value™: 円930.68 vs. price of 円751.00 (19.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 161.2% above the Metals & Mining median (#79 of 345)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5742 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NIC Autotec Inc is engaged in equipment business which include factory automation and clean booth and clean room, alpha frame business which include industrial aluminium frame and system, and commercial business.
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