As of today (2026-07-05), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Hi-Lai Foods Co is 4.40%.
As of today (2026-07-05), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Hi-Lai Foods Co is 4.40%.
ROCO:1268's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 77.37% of 190
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 2.07
vs ROCO:1268: 4.40
During the past 12 months, Hi-Lai Foods Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 35.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Hi-Lai Foods Co was 35.70% per year. The lowest was -24.20% per year. And the median was 2.10% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
Hi-Lai Foods Co (ROCO:1268) Forward Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Hi-Lai Foods Co Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
ROCO:1268 vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Hi-Lai Foods Co's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % 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.
Hi-Lai Foods Co Forward Dividend Yield % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hi-Lai Foods Co's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hi-Lai Foods Co's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Hi-Lai Foods Co Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Hi-Lai Foods Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
TWD 7.500000
2025-09-11
2025-09-12
2025-10-09
Cash Dividend
annually
TWD:TWD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Hi-Lai Foods Co's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
=
Forward Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
7.5
/
170.50
=
4.40 %
Current Share Price is NT$170.50. Hi-Lai Foods Co's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as NT$7.5 * 1 = NT$7.5.
Hi-Lai Foods Co's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 4.40% mean?
Hi-Lai Foods Co (ROCO:1268) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 4.40% as of Jul. 05, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Hi-Lai Foods Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hi-Lai Foods Co ranks #43 out of 190 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 22.6%.
Is Hi-Lai Foods Co's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Hi-Lai Foods Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.40%. The Restaurants industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.07. Hi-Lai Foods Co's value of 4.40% is 112.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hi-Lai Foods Co ranks #43 out of 190 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hi-Lai Foods Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hi-Lai Foods Co's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Hi-Lai Foods Co ranks #43 out of 190 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Hi-Lai Foods Co in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.07. Hi-Lai Foods Co's value of 4.40% is 112.6% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for a Restaurants company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Restaurants companies is 2.07, based on 190 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hi-Lai Foods Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 4.40% is 112.6% 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 Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Hi-Lai Foods Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hi-Lai Foods Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.40%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hi-Lai Foods Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Lai Foods Co (ROCO:1268) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$198.05, compared to a current price of NT$170.50 — trading 13.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.40% and 112.6% above the Restaurants industry median of 2.07. Hi-Lai Foods Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hi-Lai Foods Co (ROCO:1268), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.40% as of Jul. 05, 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 Hi-Lai Foods Co (ROCO:1268) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hi-Lai Foods Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$170.50 is trading 13.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$198.05.
GuruFocus considers Hi-Lai Foods Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:1268:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 4.40%
GF Value™: NT$198.05 vs. price of NT$170.50 (13.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 112.6% above the Restaurants median (#43 of 190)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:1268 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hi-Lai Foods Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based food and beverages company. The company has large team of chefs and a professional brand marketing team, continuously developing new food, beverage, and dessert products, coupled with high-quality service and ambiance to attract diverse consumer groups.
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