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Shigematsu Works CoTSE:7980 +0.36%73 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.75 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 2.21. GuruFocus rates TSE:7980 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円951.18 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 318 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Shigematsu Works Co ranks better than 55.03% on this metric.
Shigematsu Works Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.75.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shigematsu Works Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7980'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.59 Med: 2.21 Max: 3.09
Current: 2.75
During the past 13 years, Shigematsu Works Co's highest Yield on Cost was 3.09. The lowest was 0.59. And the median was 2.21.
TSE:7980's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 55.03% of 318
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 2.435
vs TSE:7980: 2.75
Shigematsu Works Co (TSE:7980) 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.
Shigematsu Works Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TSE:7980 vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Shigematsu Works 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.
Shigematsu Works Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Shigematsu Works Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shigematsu Works Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Shigematsu Works 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.
Shigematsu Works Co (TSE:7980) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.75 as of Aug. 04, 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 Shigematsu Works Co and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 2.21. Over the past decade, Shigematsu Works Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.59 to 3.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Shigematsu Works Co ranks #143 out of 318 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 45%.
Is Shigematsu Works Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Shigematsu Works Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.75 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 2.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.59 to a high of 3.09. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.44. Shigematsu Works Co's value of 2.75 is 12.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shigematsu Works Co ranks #143 out of 318 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shigematsu Works Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shigematsu Works Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Shigematsu Works Co ranks #143 out of 318 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Shigematsu Works Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.44. Shigematsu Works Co's value of 2.75 is 12.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Shigematsu Works Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.59 to 3.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.21 vs. the industry median of 2.44, Shigematsu Works 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.44, based on 318 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. Shigematsu Works Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.75 is 12.9% 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 Shigematsu Works Co and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shigematsu Works Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.75, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 2.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shigematsu Works Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shigematsu Works Co (TSE:7980) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円951.18, compared to a current price of 円847.00 — trading 11% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.75, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 2.21 and 12.9% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 2.44. Shigematsu Works Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Shigematsu Works Co (TSE:7980), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.75 as of Aug. 04, 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 Shigematsu Works Co (TSE:7980) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shigematsu Works Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円847.00 is trading 11% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円951.18.
GuruFocus considers Shigematsu Works Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7980:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.75 (24% above median its 10-year median of 2.21)
GF Value™: 円951.18 vs. price of 円847.00 (11% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.9% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#143 of 318)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7980 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shigematsu Works Co Ltd is a Japan based company engaged in the safety business. It manufactures personal and respiratory protective devices related to fire and industrial safety, equipment for air purifying, emergency and rescue operations. The company offers products such as gas respirators, chemical cartridge respirators, particulate respirators, self-contained breathing apparatus, powered air-purifying respirators, supplied-air respirators, eye protector, face shields, earmuffs, safety belts, protective clothing, protective gloves, stretchers, oxygen meters and other related products. The products offered by the organization has application in various industries including textile, chemical, automobile, fishery, mining, warehouse and others.
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