YamahaYAMCF 84 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.87 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 81% above its 10-year median of 1.59. GuruFocus rates YAMCF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.55 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 414 Travel & Leisure companies, Yamaha ranks worse than 55.31% on this metric.
Yamaha's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.87.
The historical rank and industry rank for Yamaha's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
YAMCF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.08 Med: 1.59 Max: 3.26
Current: 2.87
During the past 13 years, Yamaha's highest Yield on Cost was 3.26. The lowest was 1.08. And the median was 1.59.
YAMCF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 55.31% of 414
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 3.105
vs YAMCF: 2.87
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.
Yamaha 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
YAMCF vs AS, HAS, LTH: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Leisure subindustry, Yamaha'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.
Yamaha 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Yamaha's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yamaha'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 Yamaha is calculated as
Yamaha (YAMCF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.87 as of Jul. 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 Yamaha and its competitors. This is 81% above median its historical median of 1.59. Over the past decade, Yamaha's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.08 to 3.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Yamaha ranks #229 out of 414 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 55.3%.
Is Yamaha's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Yamaha's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.87 is 81% above median its 10-year median of 1.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.08 to a high of 3.26. The Travel & Leisure industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.11. Yamaha's value of 2.87 is 7.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yamaha ranks #229 out of 414 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Yamaha has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yamaha's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to AS and HAS?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Yamaha ranks #229 out of 414 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Yamaha in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.11. Yamaha's value of 2.87 is 7.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Yamaha's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.08 to 3.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.59 vs. the industry median of 3.11, Yamaha 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 a Travel & Leisure company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Travel & Leisure companies is 3.11, based on 414 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. Yamaha's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.87 is 7.6% 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 Yamaha and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yamaha's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.87, which is 81% above median its own 10-year median of 1.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yamaha stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamaha (YAMCF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.55, compared to a current price of $6.97 — trading 7.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.87, which is 81% above median its 10-year median of 1.59 and 7.6% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 3.11. Yamaha's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Yamaha (YAMCF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.87 as of Jul. 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 Yamaha (YAMCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamaha stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.97 is trading 7.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.55.
GuruFocus considers Yamaha to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for YAMCF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.87 (81% above median its 10-year median of 1.59)
GF Value™: $7.55 vs. price of $6.97 (7.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.6% below the Travel & Leisure median (#229 of 414)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YAMCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yamaha Corp is a Japanese manufacturer of musical instruments and audio equipment. The company operates through two business segments. The Musical Instruments segment is engaged in the manufacture and sale of pianos, electronic musical instruments, orchestral instruments, percussion instruments, and other related products. The Audio Equipment segment manufactures and sells audio equipment, professional audio systems, and information and communication equipment (ICT devices). The Company is also involved in components and equipment, including electronic devices, automotive interiors, and factory automation (FA) equipment, along with businesses in golf goods and resorts. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Musical instruments segment.
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