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Zaoh CoTSE:9986 +0.20%79 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.22 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 7.06. GuruFocus rates TSE:9986 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,389.77 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 102 Industrial Distribution companies, Zaoh Co ranks better than 75.49% on this metric.
Zaoh Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.22.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zaoh Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9986'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.37 Med: 7.06 Max: 9.39
Current: 7.22
During the past 13 years, Zaoh Co's highest Yield on Cost was 9.39. The lowest was 3.37. And the median was 7.06.
TSE:9986's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 75.49% of 102
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 3.81
vs TSE:9986: 7.22
Zaoh Co (TSE:9986) 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.
Zaoh Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TSE:9986 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Zaoh 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.
Zaoh Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Zaoh Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zaoh 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 Zaoh Co is calculated as
Zaoh Co (TSE:9986) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.22 as of Jul. 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 Zaoh Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.06. Over the past decade, Zaoh Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.37 to 9.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Zaoh Co ranks #25 out of 102 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 24.5%.
Is Zaoh Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Zaoh Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.22 is near median its 10-year median of 7.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.37 to a high of 9.39. The Industrial Distribution industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.81. Zaoh Co's value of 7.22 is 89.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zaoh Co ranks #25 out of 102 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zaoh Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zaoh Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Zaoh Co ranks #25 out of 102 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Zaoh Co in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.81. Zaoh Co's value of 7.22 is 89.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Zaoh Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.37 to 9.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.06 vs. the industry median of 3.81, Zaoh 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 Industrial Distribution company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Industrial Distribution companies is 3.81, based on 102 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. Zaoh Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.22 is 89.5% 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 Zaoh Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zaoh Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.22, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zaoh Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zaoh Co (TSE:9986) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,389.77, compared to a current price of 円2,525.00 — trading 5.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.22, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.06 and 89.5% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 3.81. Zaoh Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 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 Zaoh Co (TSE:9986), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.22 as of Jul. 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 Zaoh Co (TSE:9986) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zaoh Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,525.00 is trading 5.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,389.77.
GuruFocus considers Zaoh Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9986:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 7.22 (near median its 10-year median of 7.06)
GF Value™: 円2,389.77 vs. price of 円2,525.00 (5.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 89.5% above the Industrial Distribution median (#25 of 102)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9986 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zaoh Co Ltd is engaged in the business of dealing with industrial and professional cleaning equipment. Its main business activity is to import cleaning and washing equipment for commercial, industrial, and consumer use from various manufacturers, mainly in Europe, the United States, and China, and to sell them throughout Japan. The company's product portfolio comprises power sweepers, vacuum cleaners, carpet cleaners, ironized water generators, water purifiers, steam cleaners, etc.
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