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DMSTSE:9782 +1.45%67 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 112.87 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 300% above its 10-year median of 28.22. GuruFocus rates TSE:9782 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,203.78 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 395 Media - Diversified companies, DMS ranks better than 98.99% on this metric.
DMS's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 112.87.
The historical rank and industry rank for DMS's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9782'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.03 Med: 28.22 Max: 150.77
Current: 112.87
During the past 13 years, DMS's highest Yield on Cost was 150.77. The lowest was 15.03. And the median was 28.22.
TSE:9782's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 98.99% of 395
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 3.49
vs TSE:9782: 112.87
DMS (TSE:9782) 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.
DMS 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TSE:9782 vs APP, OMC, TTD: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, DMS'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.
DMS 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, DMS's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DMS'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.
What does a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 112.87 mean?
DMS (TSE:9782) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 112.87 as of Jul. 27, 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 DMS and its competitors. This is 300% above median its historical median of 28.22. Over the past decade, DMS's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 15.03 to 150.77. According to the industry distribution chart, DMS ranks #4 out of 395 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 1%.
Is DMS's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
DMS's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 112.87 is 300% above median its 10-year median of 28.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.03 to a high of 150.77. The Media - Diversified industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.49. DMS's value of 112.87 is 3134.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DMS ranks #4 out of 395 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, DMS has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DMS's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, DMS ranks #4 out of 395 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places DMS in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.49. DMS's value of 112.87 is 3134.1% above this benchmark. Historically, DMS's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 15.03 to 150.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.22 vs. the industry median of 3.49, DMS 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Media - Diversified companies is 3.49, based on 395 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. DMS's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 112.87 is 3134.1% 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 DMS and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DMS's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 112.87, which is 300% above median its own 10-year median of 28.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DMS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DMS (TSE:9782) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,203.78, compared to a current price of 円3,510.00 — trading 59.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 112.87, which is 300% above median its 10-year median of 28.22 and 3134.1% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 3.49. DMS's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 DMS (TSE:9782), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 112.87 as of Jul. 27, 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 DMS (TSE:9782) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DMS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,510.00 is trading 59.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,203.78.
GuruFocus considers DMS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9782:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 112.87 (300% above median its 10-year median of 28.22)
GF Value™: 円2,203.78 vs. price of 円3,510.00 (59.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3134.1% above the Media - Diversified median (#4 of 395)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9782 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DMS Inc provides direct mailing and sales promotion services in Japan. The company processes and distributes direct mailing, and logistics support for outsourcing services including sales promotion, sales promotion business, event business, rental business, and other related activities.
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