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Nippon Tungsten CoTSE:6998 +8.46%68 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.83 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 6.94. GuruFocus rates TSE:6998 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,565.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,896 Industrial Products companies, Nippon Tungsten Co ranks better than 61.34% on this metric.
Nippon Tungsten Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.83.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Tungsten Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6998'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.96 Med: 6.94 Max: 10.85
Current: 2.83
During the past 13 years, Nippon Tungsten Co's highest Yield on Cost was 10.85. The lowest was 1.96. And the median was 6.94.
TSE:6998's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 61.34% of 1896
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.905
vs TSE:6998: 2.83
Nippon Tungsten Co (TSE:6998) 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.
Nippon Tungsten Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TSE:6998 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Nippon Tungsten 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.
Nippon Tungsten Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Nippon Tungsten Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Tungsten Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Nippon Tungsten 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.
Nippon Tungsten Co (TSE:6998) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.83 as of Aug. 19, 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 Nippon Tungsten Co and its competitors. This is 59% below median its historical median of 6.94. Over the past decade, Nippon Tungsten Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.96 to 10.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Tungsten Co ranks #733 out of 1896 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 38.7%.
Is Nippon Tungsten Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Nippon Tungsten Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.83 is 59% below median its 10-year median of 6.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.96 to a high of 10.85. The Industrial Products industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.91. Nippon Tungsten Co's value of 2.83 is 48.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Tungsten Co ranks #733 out of 1896 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Tungsten Co has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Tungsten Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Nippon Tungsten Co ranks #733 out of 1896 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Nippon Tungsten Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.91. Nippon Tungsten Co's value of 2.83 is 48.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Tungsten Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.96 to 10.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.94 vs. the industry median of 1.91, Nippon Tungsten 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Industrial Products companies is 1.91, based on 1,896 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. Nippon Tungsten Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.83 is 48.6% 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 Nippon Tungsten Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Tungsten Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.83, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 6.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Tungsten Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Tungsten Co (TSE:6998) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,565.95, compared to a current price of 円3,460.00 — trading 121% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.83, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 6.94 and 48.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.91. Nippon Tungsten Co's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Nippon Tungsten Co (TSE:6998), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.83 as of Aug. 19, 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 Nippon Tungsten Co (TSE:6998) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Tungsten Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,460.00 is trading 121% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,565.95.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Tungsten Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6998:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.83 (59% below median its 10-year median of 6.94)
GF Value™: 円1,565.95 vs. price of 円3,460.00 (121% above fair value)
Industry Position: 48.6% above the Industrial Products median (#733 of 1896)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6998 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Tungsten Co Ltd refines, fabricates, and sells tungsten, molybdenum, and other metals. Its products include tungsten/molybdenum products, such as tungsten wires and tungsten rods, tungsten and tungsten rods. Its other products include fine ceramic and other ceramic products. It is engaged in the manufacture and sale of industrial machinery, and the management of real estate properties.
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