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Japan EngineTSE:6016 -5.19%74 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 14.72 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 63% below its 10-year median of 39.54. GuruFocus rates TSE:6016 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円5,810.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,906 Industrial Products companies, Japan Engine ranks better than 95.75% on this metric.
Japan Engine's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.72.
The historical rank and industry rank for Japan Engine's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6016'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.35 Med: 39.54 Max: 99.94
Current: 14.72
During the past 13 years, Japan Engine's highest Yield on Cost was 99.94. The lowest was 8.35. And the median was 39.54.
TSE:6016's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 95.75% of 1906
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.89
vs TSE:6016: 14.72
Japan Engine (TSE:6016) 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.
Japan Engine 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TSE:6016 vs GEV, ETN, PH: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Japan Engine'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.
Japan Engine 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Japan Engine's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Engine'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 Japan Engine is calculated as
Japan Engine (TSE:6016) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 14.72 as of Aug. 08, 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 Japan Engine and its competitors. This is 63% below median its historical median of 39.54. Over the past decade, Japan Engine's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 8.35 to 99.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Engine ranks #81 out of 1906 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 4.2%.
Is Japan Engine's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Japan Engine's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 14.72 is 63% below median its 10-year median of 39.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.35 to a high of 99.94. The Industrial Products industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.89. Japan Engine's value of 14.72 is 678.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Engine ranks #81 out of 1906 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Japan Engine has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Engine's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Japan Engine ranks #81 out of 1906 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Japan Engine in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.89. Japan Engine's value of 14.72 is 678.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Japan Engine's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 8.35 to 99.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.54 vs. the industry median of 1.89, Japan Engine 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Industrial Products companies is 1.89, based on 1,906 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. Japan Engine's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 14.72 is 678.8% 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 Japan Engine and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Engine's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 14.72, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 39.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Engine stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Engine (TSE:6016) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円5,810.09, compared to a current price of 円9,310.00 — trading 60.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 14.72, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 39.54 and 678.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.89. Japan Engine's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Japan Engine (TSE:6016), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 14.72 as of Aug. 08, 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 Japan Engine (TSE:6016) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Engine stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円9,310.00 is trading 60.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円5,810.09.
GuruFocus considers Japan Engine to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6016:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 14.72 (63% below median its 10-year median of 39.54)
GF Value™: 円5,810.09 vs. price of 円9,310.00 (60.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 678.8% above the Industrial Products median (#81 of 1906)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6016 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Engine Corp is a Japanese company engaged in the production and sale of various types of UE diesel engines. It also manufactures machinery and equipment related to marine, factory automation and energy saving. The organization has a business presence in Japan and other countries.
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