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ShofuTSE:7979 +0.78%90 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.63 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 6.23. GuruFocus rates TSE:7979 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,086.74 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 315 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Shofu ranks better than 90.16% on this metric.
Shofu's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.63.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shofu's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7979'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.36 Med: 6.23 Max: 13.73
Current: 9.63
During the past 13 years, Shofu's highest Yield on Cost was 13.73. The lowest was 3.36. And the median was 6.23.
TSE:7979's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 90.16% of 315
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 2.43
vs TSE:7979: 9.63
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.
Shofu 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TSE:7979 vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Shofu'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.
Shofu 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Shofu's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shofu'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 Shofu is calculated as
Shofu (TSE:7979) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.63 as of Aug. 29, 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 Shofu and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 6.23. Over the past decade, Shofu's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.36 to 13.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Shofu ranks #31 out of 315 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 9.8%.
Is Shofu's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Shofu's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.63 is 55% above median its 10-year median of 6.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.36 to a high of 13.73. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.43. Shofu's value of 9.63 is 296.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shofu ranks #31 out of 315 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shofu has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shofu's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Shofu ranks #31 out of 315 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Shofu in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.43. Shofu's value of 9.63 is 296.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Shofu's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.36 to 13.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.23 vs. the industry median of 2.43, Shofu 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.43, based on 315 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. Shofu's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.63 is 296.3% 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 Shofu and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shofu's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.63, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 6.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shofu stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shofu (TSE:7979) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,086.74, compared to a current price of 円2,335.00 — trading 11.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.63, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 6.23 and 296.3% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 2.43. Shofu's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 3 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 Shofu (TSE:7979), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.63 as of Aug. 29, 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 Shofu (TSE:7979) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shofu stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,335.00 is trading 11.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,086.74.
GuruFocus considers Shofu to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7979:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 9.63 (55% above median its 10-year median of 6.23)
GF Value™: 円2,086.74 vs. price of 円2,335.00 (11.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 296.3% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#31 of 315)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7979 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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