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SHSE:688610's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 94.57% of 1364
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.68
vs SHSE:688610: 0.13
Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co (SHSE:688610) 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.
Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
SHSE:688610 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics 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.
Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co Forward Dividend Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
CNY 0.200000
2025-11-07
2025-11-06
2025-11-07
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
CNY:CNY 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 0.13% mean?
Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co (SHSE:688610) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.13% as of Sep. 05, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co ranks #1290 out of 1364 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 94.6%.
Is Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.13%. The Hardware industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.68. Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co's value of 0.13% is 92.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co ranks #1290 out of 1364 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co ranks #1290 out of 1364 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.68. Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co's value of 0.13% is 92.3% below 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 Hardware company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Hardware companies is 1.68, based on 1,364 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. Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.13% is 92.3% 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 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 Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.13%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co (SHSE:688610) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥102.41, compared to a current price of ¥149.46 — trading 45.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.13% and 92.3% below the Hardware industry median of 1.68. Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co (SHSE:688610), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.13% as of Sep. 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 Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co (SHSE:688610) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥149.46 is trading 45.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥102.41.
GuruFocus considers Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688610:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 0.13%
GF Value™: ¥102.41 vs. price of ¥149.46 (45.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 92.3% below the Hardware median (#1290 of 1364)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688610 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hefei I-TEK OptoElectronics Co Ltd is a national high-tech enterprise specializing in research & development, production and sales of high-end industrial imaging components. Echo Optoelectronics has always focused on technological innovation and adhered to the positioning of high-end products. It is a high-end domestic brand pioneer enterprise with independent innovation in the field of machine vision.
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