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Japan Pulp and Paper CoTSE:8032 +1.43%69 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.62 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 8.60. GuruFocus rates TSE:8032 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円762.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 137 Forest Products companies, Japan Pulp and Paper Co ranks better than 91.97% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Japan Pulp and Paper Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:8032'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.35 Med: 8.6 Max: 14.04
Current: 9.62
During the past 13 years, Japan Pulp and Paper Co's highest Yield on Cost was 14.04. The lowest was 3.35. And the median was 8.60.
TSE:8032's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 91.97% of 137
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 3.31
vs TSE:8032: 9.62
Japan Pulp and Paper Co (TSE:8032) 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.
Japan Pulp and Paper Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
Japan Pulp and Paper Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Japan Pulp and Paper 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.
Japan Pulp and Paper Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Japan Pulp and Paper Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Pulp and Paper Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Japan Pulp and Paper 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.
Japan Pulp and Paper Co (TSE:8032) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.62 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 Japan Pulp and Paper Co and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 8.60. Over the past decade, Japan Pulp and Paper Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.35 to 14.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Pulp and Paper Co ranks #11 out of 137 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 8%.
Is Japan Pulp and Paper Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Japan Pulp and Paper Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.62 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 8.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.35 to a high of 14.04. The Forest Products industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.31. Japan Pulp and Paper Co's value of 9.62 is 190.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Pulp and Paper Co ranks #11 out of 137 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Japan Pulp and Paper Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Pulp and Paper Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Japan Pulp and Paper Co ranks #11 out of 137 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Japan Pulp and Paper Co in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.31. Japan Pulp and Paper Co's value of 9.62 is 190.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Japan Pulp and Paper Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.35 to 14.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.60 vs. the industry median of 3.31, Japan Pulp and Paper 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 Forest Products company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Forest Products companies is 3.31, based on 137 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. Japan Pulp and Paper Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.62 is 190.6% 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 Japan Pulp and Paper Co and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Pulp and Paper Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.62, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 8.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Pulp and Paper Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Pulp and Paper Co (TSE:8032) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円762.43, compared to a current price of 円1,134.00 — trading 48.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.62, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 8.60 and 190.6% above the Forest Products industry median of 3.31. Japan Pulp and Paper Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 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 Japan Pulp and Paper Co (TSE:8032), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.62 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 Japan Pulp and Paper Co (TSE:8032) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Pulp and Paper Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,134.00 is trading 48.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円762.43.
GuruFocus considers Japan Pulp and Paper Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8032:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 9.62 (12% above median its 10-year median of 8.60)
GF Value™: 円762.43 vs. price of 円1,134.00 (48.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 190.6% above the Forest Products median (#11 of 137)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8032 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Pulp and Paper Co Ltd engages in the manufacture, distribution, and sale of pulp, paper-related products, and plastic, among others. Also, the company is involved in real estate leasing and generation and sale of electricity.
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