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As of today (2026-07-16), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Soft-World International is 7.52%.
As of today (2026-07-16), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Soft-World International is 7.52%.
ROCO:5478's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 86.93% of 176
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 2.59
vs ROCO:5478: 7.52
During the past 12 months, Soft-World International's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -16.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 19.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Soft-World International was 139.60% per year. The lowest was -37.20% per year. And the median was 13.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
Soft-World International (ROCO:5478) 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.
Soft-World International Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
ROCO:5478 vs NTES, EA, TTWO: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Soft-World International'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.
Soft-World International Forward Dividend Yield % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Soft-World International's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Soft-World International's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Soft-World International Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Soft-World International Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
TWD 7.500000
2026-03-24
2026-03-25
2026-04-17
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.
* 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 7.52% mean?
Soft-World International (ROCO:5478) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 7.52% as of Jul. 16, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Soft-World International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Soft-World International ranks #23 out of 176 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 13.1%.
Is Soft-World International's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Soft-World International's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 7.52%. The Interactive Media industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.59. Soft-World International's value of 7.52% is 190.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Soft-World International ranks #23 out of 176 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Soft-World International has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Soft-World International's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Soft-World International ranks #23 out of 176 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Soft-World International in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.59. Soft-World International's value of 7.52% is 190.3% 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Interactive Media companies is 2.59, based on 176 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. Soft-World International's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 7.52% is 190.3% 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 Soft-World International and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Soft-World International's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 7.52%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Soft-World International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soft-World International (ROCO:5478) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$101.04, compared to a current price of NT$100.50 — trading 0.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 7.52% and 190.3% above the Interactive Media industry median of 2.59. Soft-World International's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 3 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 Soft-World International (ROCO:5478), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 7.52% 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 Soft-World International (ROCO:5478) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Soft-World International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$100.50 is trading 0.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$101.04.
GuruFocus considers Soft-World International to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:5478:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 7.52%
GF Value™: NT$101.04 vs. price of NT$100.50 (0.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 190.3% above the Interactive Media median (#23 of 176)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5478 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Soft-World International Corp is engaged in the digital content point service platforms, production and publication of computer game magazines, commercial advertising services and the retail sale of entertainment products and accessories for game software. The Corporation also acts as an agent for games and commercial software. Its segments include Soft-World; Chinese Gamer International Corporation; Game Flier International Corporation; Neweb Technologies; Efun Corporation; and Others. It operates in China, Taiwan and other countries. The company derives maximum revenue from Soft-World International Corporation segment.
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