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Square Enix Holdings CoTSE:9684 -1.03%63 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.12 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 1.88. GuruFocus rates TSE:9684 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,854.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 181 Interactive Media companies, Square Enix Holdings Co ranks worse than 60.22% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Square Enix Holdings Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9684'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.89 Med: 1.88 Max: 3.82
Current: 2.12
During the past 13 years, Square Enix Holdings Co's highest Yield on Cost was 3.82. The lowest was 0.89. And the median was 1.88.
TSE:9684's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 60.22% of 181
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 3.62
vs TSE:9684: 2.12
Square Enix Holdings Co (TSE:9684) 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.
Square Enix Holdings Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TSE:9684 vs NTES, EA, TTWO: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Square Enix Holdings 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.
Square Enix Holdings Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Square Enix Holdings Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Square Enix Holdings Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Square Enix Holdings 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.
Square Enix Holdings Co (TSE:9684) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.12 as of Jul. 31, 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 Square Enix Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 1.88. Over the past decade, Square Enix Holdings Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.89 to 3.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Square Enix Holdings Co ranks #109 out of 181 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 60.2%.
Is Square Enix Holdings Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Square Enix Holdings Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.12 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 1.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.89 to a high of 3.82. The Interactive Media industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.62. Square Enix Holdings Co's value of 2.12 is 41.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Square Enix Holdings Co ranks #109 out of 181 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Square Enix Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Square Enix Holdings Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Square Enix Holdings Co ranks #109 out of 181 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Square Enix Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.62. Square Enix Holdings Co's value of 2.12 is 41.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Square Enix Holdings Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.89 to 3.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.88 vs. the industry median of 3.62, Square Enix Holdings Co has consistently been below 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Interactive Media companies is 3.62, based on 181 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. Square Enix Holdings Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.12 is 41.4% below 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 Square Enix Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Square Enix Holdings Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.12, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 1.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Square Enix Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Square Enix Holdings Co (TSE:9684) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,854.50, compared to a current price of 円2,893.50 — trading 56% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.12, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 1.88 and 41.4% below the Interactive Media industry median of 3.62. Square Enix Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Square Enix Holdings Co (TSE:9684), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.12 as of Jul. 31, 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 Square Enix Holdings Co (TSE:9684) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Square Enix Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,893.50 is trading 56% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,854.50.
GuruFocus considers Square Enix Holdings Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9684:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.12 (13% above median its 10-year median of 1.88)
GF Value™: 円1,854.50 vs. price of 円2,893.50 (56% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41.4% below the Interactive Media median (#109 of 181)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9684 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Square Enix is a Japanese video game publisher and entertainment company that was formed in 2003 through the merger between Square and Enix. The company is best known for its role-playing game franchises such as Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, Kingdom Hearts, and Nier. The company also operates publishing, merchandise, and amusement businesses.
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