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Step CoTSE:9795 +0.71%74 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.42 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 5.87. GuruFocus rates TSE:9795 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,366.20 (Fairly Valued). Among 122 Education companies, Step Co ranks better than 78.69% on this metric.
Step Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.42.
The historical rank and industry rank for Step Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9795'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.77 Med: 5.87 Max: 10.8
Current: 9.42
During the past 13 years, Step Co's highest Yield on Cost was 10.80. The lowest was 3.77. And the median was 5.87.
TSE:9795's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 78.69% of 122
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 4.34
vs TSE:9795: 9.42
Step Co (TSE:9795) 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.
Step Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TSE:9795 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Step 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.
Step Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Step Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Step Co'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 Step Co is calculated as
Step Co (TSE:9795) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.42 as of Aug. 16, 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 Step Co and its competitors. This is 60% above median its historical median of 5.87. Over the past decade, Step Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.77 to 10.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Step Co ranks #26 out of 122 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 21.3%.
Is Step Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Step Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.42 is 60% above median its 10-year median of 5.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.77 to a high of 10.80. The Education industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.34. Step Co's value of 9.42 is 117.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Step Co ranks #26 out of 122 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Step Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Step Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Step Co ranks #26 out of 122 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Step Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.34. Step Co's value of 9.42 is 117.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Step Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.77 to 10.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.87 vs. the industry median of 4.34, Step 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 an Education company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Education companies is 4.34, based on 122 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. Step Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.42 is 117.1% 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 Step Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Step Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.42, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 5.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Step Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Step Co (TSE:9795) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,366.20, compared to a current price of 円2,283.00 — trading 3.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.42, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 5.87 and 117.1% above the Education industry median of 4.34. Step Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100. 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 Step Co (TSE:9795), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.42 as of Aug. 16, 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 Step Co (TSE:9795) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Step Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,283.00 is trading 3.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,366.20.
GuruFocus considers Step Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9795:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 9.42 (60% above median its 10-year median of 5.87)
GF Value™: 円2,366.20 vs. price of 円2,283.00 (3.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 117.1% above the Education median (#26 of 122)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9795 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Step Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the operation of private preparatory schools. The company operates cram schools and after-school care facilities, and produces and edits educational materials, as well as prints and binds books. The company is engaged in providing high school entrance exam preparation courses, Teaching Materials Research Division produces manuscripts and original plates for teaching materials, academic programs, physical education, and shogi (Japanese chess), and other activities.
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