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HIRATATSE:6258 -1.56%83 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.68 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 70% above its 10-year median of 3.94. GuruFocus rates TSE:6258 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,457.83 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,906 Industrial Products companies, HIRATA ranks better than 85.52% on this metric.
HIRATA's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.68.
The historical rank and industry rank for HIRATA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6258'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.1 Med: 3.94 Max: 10.16
Current: 6.68
During the past 13 years, HIRATA's highest Yield on Cost was 10.16. The lowest was 1.10. And the median was 3.94.
TSE:6258's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 85.52% of 1906
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.89
vs TSE:6258: 6.68
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.
HIRATA 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TSE:6258 vs GEV, ETN, PH: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, HIRATA'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.
HIRATA 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, HIRATA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HIRATA'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 HIRATA is calculated as
HIRATA (TSE:6258) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.68 as of Aug. 07, 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 HIRATA and its competitors. This is 70% above median its historical median of 3.94. Over the past decade, HIRATA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.10 to 10.16. According to the industry distribution chart, HIRATA ranks #276 out of 1906 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 14.5%.
Is HIRATA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
HIRATA's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.68 is 70% above median its 10-year median of 3.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.10 to a high of 10.16. The Industrial Products industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.89. HIRATA's value of 6.68 is 253.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HIRATA ranks #276 out of 1906 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, HIRATA has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HIRATA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, HIRATA ranks #276 out of 1906 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places HIRATA in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.89. HIRATA's value of 6.68 is 253.4% above this benchmark. Historically, HIRATA's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.10 to 10.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.94 vs. the industry median of 1.89, HIRATA 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. HIRATA's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.68 is 253.4% 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 HIRATA 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. HIRATA's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.68, which is 70% above median its own 10-year median of 3.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HIRATA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HIRATA (TSE:6258) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,457.83, compared to a current price of 円3,165.00 — trading 28.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.68, which is 70% above median its 10-year median of 3.94 and 253.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.89. HIRATA's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 HIRATA (TSE:6258), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.68 as of Aug. 07, 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 HIRATA (TSE:6258) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HIRATA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,165.00 is trading 28.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,457.83.
GuruFocus considers HIRATA to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6258:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 6.68 (70% above median its 10-year median of 3.94)
GF Value™: 円2,457.83 vs. price of 円3,165.00 (28.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 253.4% above the Industrial Products median (#276 of 1906)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6258 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HIRATA Corp is a Japan-based company which mainly manufactures and sells of various manufacturing line systems, industrial robot, and logistic equipment. The company manufactures and deals in production systems for various fields including automotive, semiconductors and home electronics. Its products are power trains assembly equipment for electric control machines; load ports, atmosphere/vacuum-corresponding wafer transfer robots; cutting systems, coater systems, and lamination systems for the glass display; controller units and various component robots; production equipment for home electronics and electrical appliances; and lead-free vacuum soldering equipment, power module-related products, and others.
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