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KlassTSE:6233 +1.54%58 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.54 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 2.01. GuruFocus rates TSE:6233 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of 円549.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,906 Industrial Products companies, Klass ranks better than 59.6% on this metric.
Klass's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.54.
The historical rank and industry rank for Klass's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6233'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.71 Med: 2.01 Max: 2.77
Current: 2.54
During the past 10 years, Klass's highest Yield on Cost was 2.77. The lowest was 0.71. And the median was 2.01.
TSE:6233's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 59.6% of 1906
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.89
vs TSE:6233: 2.54
Klass (TSE:6233) 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.
Klass 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TSE:6233 vs GEV, ETN, PH: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Klass'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.
Klass 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Klass's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Klass'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 Klass is calculated as
Klass (TSE:6233) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.54 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 Klass and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 2.01. Over the past decade, Klass' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.71 to 2.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Klass ranks #770 out of 1906 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 40.4%.
Is Klass' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Klass' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.54 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 2.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.71 to a high of 2.77. The Industrial Products industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.89. Klass' value of 2.54 is 34.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Klass ranks #770 out of 1906 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Klass has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Klass' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Klass ranks #770 out of 1906 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Klass in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.89. Klass' value of 2.54 is 34.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Klass' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.71 to 2.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.01 vs. the industry median of 1.89, Klass 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. Klass's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.54 is 34.4% 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 Klass 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. Klass's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.54, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 2.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Klass stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Klass (TSE:6233) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円549.53, compared to a current price of 円395.00 — trading 28.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.54, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 2.01 and 34.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.89. Klass' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 4 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 Klass (TSE:6233), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.54 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 Klass (TSE:6233) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Klass stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円395.00 is trading 28.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円549.53.
GuruFocus considers Klass to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6233:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.54 (26% above median its 10-year median of 2.01)
GF Value™: 円549.53 vs. price of 円395.00 (28.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.4% above the Industrial Products median (#770 of 1906)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6233 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Klass Corp is a Japan-based machinery manufacturer. The company is mainly engaged in the development, manufacturing, and sale of various automatic and labor-saving machines. Products offered by the company include wallpaper-pasting, floor construction equipment, curtain manufacturing equipment, laminating machine, Tatami manufacturing equipment, sliding door manufacturing equipment, kitchen equipment, and solar power.
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