HitoMile Co (TSE:7686) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 9.19 (As of Aug. 18, 2026) — 104% Above Median

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TSE:7686 HitoMile Co Ltd TSE:7686
75 GF Score
Price 円427.00
GF Value 円575.40
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is HitoMile Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %?

HitoMile Co TSE:7686 -0.23% 75 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.19 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 104% above its 10-year median of 4.51. GuruFocus rates TSE:7686 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円575.40 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 197 Retail - Defensive companies, HitoMile Co ranks better than 91.88% on this metric.

HitoMile Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.19.


The historical rank and industry rank for HitoMile Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:7686' s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.05   Med: 4.51   Max: 9.62
Current: 9.19


During the past 9 years, HitoMile Co's highest Yield on Cost was 9.62. The lowest was 2.05. And the median was 4.51.


TSE:7686's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than
91.88% of 197 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.48 vs TSE:7686: 9.19

HitoMile Co  (TSE:7686) 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.


HitoMile Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms


TSE:7686 vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, HitoMile 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.


HitoMile Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, HitoMile Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where HitoMile Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.


TSE:7686
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HitoMile 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.

Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of HitoMile Co is calculated as

Yield-on-Cost=Dividend Yield %*(1+Dividend Growth Rate)^5
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What does a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.19 mean?
HitoMile Co (TSE:7686) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.19 as of Aug. 18, 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 HitoMile Co and its competitors. This is 104% above median its historical median of 4.51. Over the past decade, HitoMile Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.05 to 9.62. According to the industry distribution chart, HitoMile Co ranks #16 out of 197 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 8.1%.
Is HitoMile Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
HitoMile Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.19 is 104% above median its 10-year median of 4.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.05 to a high of 9.62. The Retail - Defensive industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.48. HitoMile Co's value of 9.19 is 164.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HitoMile Co ranks #16 out of 197 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, HitoMile Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HitoMile Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, HitoMile Co ranks #16 out of 197 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places HitoMile Co in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.48. HitoMile Co's value of 9.19 is 164.1% above this benchmark. Historically, HitoMile Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.05 to 9.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.51 vs. the industry median of 3.48, HitoMile 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 a Retail - Defensive company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.48, based on 197 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. HitoMile Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.19 is 164.1% 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 HitoMile Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HitoMile Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.19, which is 104% above median its own 10-year median of 4.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HitoMile Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HitoMile Co (TSE:7686) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円575.40, compared to a current price of 円427.00 — trading 25.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.19, which is 104% above median its 10-year median of 4.51 and 164.1% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.48. HitoMile Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 HitoMile Co (TSE:7686), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.19 as of Aug. 18, 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 HitoMile Co (TSE:7686) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HitoMile Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円427.00 is trading 25.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円575.40. GuruFocus considers HitoMile Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7686:

  • 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 9.19 (104% above median its 10-year median of 4.51)
  • GF Value™: 円575.40 vs. price of 円427.00 (25.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 164.1% above the Retail - Defensive median (#16 of 197)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7686 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


HitoMile Co Business Description

Address 2-3-1, Toshima, Kita-ku, Tokyo, JPN
HitoMile Co Ltd is engaged in wholesaling and retailing of alcoholic beverages and other food products. The company sells alcoholic beverages, seasonings and food materials to restaurants in Tokyo. Its segments include: Time-Slot Delivery Business; Delivery Business; Storefront Sales Business; and Other Business.
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円427.00
Price
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