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AmanoTSE:6436 +0.98%80 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 20.12 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 69% above its 10-year median of 11.93. GuruFocus rates TSE:6436 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,372.43 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,391 Hardware companies, Amano ranks better than 96.69% on this metric.
Amano's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 20.12.
The historical rank and industry rank for Amano's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6436'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.72 Med: 11.93 Max: 22.12
Current: 20.12
During the past 13 years, Amano's highest Yield on Cost was 22.12. The lowest was 5.72. And the median was 11.93.
TSE:6436's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 96.69% of 1391
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.09
vs TSE:6436: 20.12
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.
Amano 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TSE:6436 vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Amano'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.
Amano 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Amano's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Amano'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 Amano is calculated as
Amano (TSE:6436) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 20.12 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 Amano and its competitors. This is 69% above median its historical median of 11.93. Over the past decade, Amano's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 5.72 to 22.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Amano ranks #46 out of 1391 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 3.3%.
Is Amano's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Amano's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 20.12 is 69% above median its 10-year median of 11.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.72 to a high of 22.12. The Hardware industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.09. Amano's value of 20.12 is 862.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Amano ranks #46 out of 1391 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Amano has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Amano's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Amano ranks #46 out of 1391 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Amano in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.09. Amano's value of 20.12 is 862.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Amano's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 5.72 to 22.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.93 vs. the industry median of 2.09, Amano 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 Hardware company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Hardware companies is 2.09, based on 1,391 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. Amano's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 20.12 is 862.7% 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 Amano and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Amano's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 20.12, which is 69% above median its own 10-year median of 11.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Amano stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amano (TSE:6436) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,372.43, compared to a current price of 円3,934.00 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 20.12, which is 69% above median its 10-year median of 11.93 and 862.7% above the Hardware industry median of 2.09. Amano's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Amano (TSE:6436), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 20.12 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 Amano (TSE:6436) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amano stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円3,934.00 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,372.43.
GuruFocus considers Amano to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6436:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 20.12 (69% above median its 10-year median of 11.93)
GF Value™: 円4,372.43 vs. price of 円3,934.00 (10% below fair value)
Industry Position: 862.7% above the Hardware median (#46 of 1391)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6436 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Amano Corp offers information systems, time management products, parking management services, environmental solutions, and cleaning products. The company helps clients coordinate human resources, payroll, and time recorders with software and standardized machines. It offers solutions to accurately record the data on billing and documents, and can process a wide variety of information customized for each client. Parking lots and bicycle-parking systems ensure safety while increasing the level of convenience for parking lot users. Products geared toward environmental and cleaning applications include dust and fume collectors, hazardous-gas removal systems, and floor scrubbers and cleaners. The majority of sales derive from customers located in Japan.
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