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Yamaha Motor CoYAMHF 82 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.71 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 6.15. GuruFocus rates YAMHF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.42 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 868 Vehicles & Parts companies, Yamaha Motor Co ranks better than 63.48% on this metric.
Yamaha Motor Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.71.
The historical rank and industry rank for Yamaha Motor Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
YAMHF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.13 Med: 6.15 Max: 13.71
Current: 4.71
During the past 13 years, Yamaha Motor Co's highest Yield on Cost was 13.71. The lowest was 3.13. And the median was 6.15.
YAMHF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 63.48% of 868
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.08
vs YAMHF: 4.71
Yamaha Motor Co (OTCPK:YAMHF) 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.
Yamaha Motor Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
YAMHF vs TSLA, GM, F: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Yamaha Motor 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.
Yamaha Motor Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Yamaha Motor Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yamaha Motor Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Yamaha Motor 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.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Yamaha Motor Co is calculated as
Yamaha Motor Co (YAMHF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.71 as of Jul. 18, 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 Motor Co and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 6.15. Over the past decade, Yamaha Motor Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.13 to 13.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Yamaha Motor Co ranks #317 out of 868 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 36.5%.
Is Yamaha Motor Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Yamaha Motor Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.71 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 6.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.13 to a high of 13.71. The Vehicles & Parts industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.08. Yamaha Motor Co's value of 4.71 is 52.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yamaha Motor Co ranks #317 out of 868 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Yamaha Motor Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yamaha Motor Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Yamaha Motor Co ranks #317 out of 868 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Yamaha Motor Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.08. Yamaha Motor Co's value of 4.71 is 52.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Yamaha Motor Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.13 to 13.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.15 vs. the industry median of 3.08, Yamaha Motor 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 a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.08, based on 868 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 Motor Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.71 is 52.9% 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 Yamaha Motor Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yamaha Motor Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.71, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 6.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yamaha Motor Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamaha Motor Co (YAMHF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.42, compared to a current price of $7.86 — trading 6.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.71, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 6.15 and 52.9% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.08. Yamaha Motor Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 8 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 Yamaha Motor Co (YAMHF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.71 as of Jul. 18, 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 Motor Co (YAMHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yamaha Motor Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.86 is trading 6.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.42.
GuruFocus considers Yamaha Motor Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for YAMHF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 4.71 (23% below median its 10-year median of 6.15)
GF Value™: $8.42 vs. price of $7.86 (6.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 52.9% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#317 of 868)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YAMHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of motorcycles, marine products, and related equipment. The company operates through four reportable segments: Land Mobility, Marine, Robotics, and Financial Services. The Land Mobility segment includes motorcycles, highway vehicles, electric-assist bicycles, automobile engines, and components. The Marine segment handles outboard motors, water vehicles, boats, and fishing vessels. The Robotics segment provides surface mounters, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, industrial robots, and unmanned helicopters, while the Financial Services segment offers sales financing and leasing related to Yamaha products. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Land mobility segment.
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