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Molitec Steel CoTSE:5986 77 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.98 as of Sep. 04, 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 3.36. GuruFocus rates TSE:5986 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円209.02 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 313 Steel companies, Molitec Steel Co ranks better than 56.87% on this metric.
Molitec Steel Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.98.
The historical rank and industry rank for Molitec Steel Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5986'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.91 Med: 3.36 Max: 9.21
Current: 3.98
During the past 13 years, Molitec Steel Co's highest Yield on Cost was 9.21. The lowest was 0.91. And the median was 3.36.
TSE:5986's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 56.87% of 313
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 3.38
vs TSE:5986: 3.98
Molitec Steel Co (TSE:5986) 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.
Molitec Steel Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TSE:5986 vs NUE, STLD, RS: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Molitec Steel 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.
Molitec Steel Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Molitec Steel Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Molitec Steel Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Molitec Steel 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.
Molitec Steel Co (TSE:5986) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.98 as of Sep. 04, 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 Molitec Steel Co and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 3.36. Over the past decade, Molitec Steel Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.91 to 9.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Molitec Steel Co ranks #135 out of 313 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 43.1%.
Is Molitec Steel Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Molitec Steel Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.98 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 3.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.91 to a high of 9.21. The Steel industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.38. Molitec Steel Co's value of 3.98 is 17.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Molitec Steel Co ranks #135 out of 313 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Molitec Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Molitec Steel Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Molitec Steel Co ranks #135 out of 313 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Molitec Steel Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.38. Molitec Steel Co's value of 3.98 is 17.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Molitec Steel Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.91 to 9.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.36 vs. the industry median of 3.38, Molitec Steel 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 3.38, based on 313 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. Molitec Steel Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.98 is 17.8% 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 Molitec Steel Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Molitec Steel Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.98, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 3.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Molitec Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Molitec Steel Co (TSE:5986) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円209.02, compared to a current price of 円257.00 — trading 23% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.98, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 3.36 and 17.8% above the Steel industry median of 3.38. Molitec Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 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 Molitec Steel Co (TSE:5986), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.98 as of Sep. 04, 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 Molitec Steel Co (TSE:5986) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Molitec Steel Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円257.00 is trading 23% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円209.02.
GuruFocus considers Molitec Steel Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5986:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.98 (18% above median its 10-year median of 3.36)
GF Value™: 円209.02 vs. price of 円257.00 (23% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.8% above the Steel median (#135 of 313)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5986 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Molitec Steel Co Ltd operates in the steel industry. The company is engaged in the business of processing and selling Cold Rolled Special Steel Strips, Stainless Steel Strips, and Various Steel Strips. The company is also involved in the manufacture and sale of various machinery tools, steel parts, plastic products and parts, and the import and export of merchandise.
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