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ZenkenTSE:7371 +0.95%57 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 19.22 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 72% above its 10-year median of 11.17. GuruFocus rates TSE:7371 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of 円485.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 594 Business Services companies, Zenken ranks better than 94.95% on this metric.
Zenken's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 19.22.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zenken's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7371'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.5 Med: 11.17 Max: 21.79
Current: 19.22
During the past 7 years, Zenken's highest Yield on Cost was 21.79. The lowest was 3.50. And the median was 11.17.
TSE:7371's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 94.95% of 594
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 3.995
vs TSE:7371: 19.22
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.
Zenken 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TSE:7371 vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Zenken'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.
Zenken 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Zenken's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zenken'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 Zenken is calculated as
Zenken (TSE:7371) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 19.22 as of Aug. 21, 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 Zenken and its competitors. This is 72% above median its historical median of 11.17. Over the past decade, Zenken's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.50 to 21.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Zenken ranks #30 out of 594 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 5.1%.
Is Zenken's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Zenken's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 19.22 is 72% above median its 10-year median of 11.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.50 to a high of 21.79. The Business Services industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.00. Zenken's value of 19.22 is 381.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zenken ranks #30 out of 594 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zenken has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zenken's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Zenken ranks #30 out of 594 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Zenken in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.00. Zenken's value of 19.22 is 381.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Zenken's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.50 to 21.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.17 vs. the industry median of 4.00, Zenken 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 Business Services company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Business Services companies is 4.00, based on 594 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. Zenken's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 19.22 is 381.1% 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 Zenken and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zenken's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 19.22, which is 72% above median its own 10-year median of 11.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zenken stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zenken (TSE:7371) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円485.01, compared to a current price of 円747.00 — trading 54% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 19.22, which is 72% above median its 10-year median of 11.17 and 381.1% above the Business Services industry median of 4.00. Zenken's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 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 Zenken (TSE:7371), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 19.22 as of Aug. 21, 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 Zenken (TSE:7371) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zenken stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円747.00 is trading 54% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円485.01.
GuruFocus considers Zenken to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7371:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 19.22 (72% above median its 10-year median of 11.17)
GF Value™: 円485.01 vs. price of 円747.00 (54% above fair value)
Industry Position: 381.1% above the Business Services median (#30 of 594)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7371 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zenken Corp is engaged in the planning, development, production, operation, management, and consulting business related to various internet digital media. Further, it is also involved in organizing, opening, and operating language schools and training sessions; real estate leasing; and all other related businesses. It has three segments: Business Development, Overseas Human Resources, and Real Estate.
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