Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) Forward Dividend Yield %: 3.28% (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


TPE:2008 Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Corp TPE:2008
73 GF Score
Price NT$30.80
GF Value NT$27.95
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 10 Warning Signs
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What is Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Forward Dividend Yield %?

Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel TPE:2008 +0.98% 73 Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.28% as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:2008 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$27.95 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 308 Steel companies, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel ranks better than 55.19% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-02), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel is 3.28%.

As of today (2026-07-02), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel is 1.64%.

TPE:2008's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked better than
55.19% of 308 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 2.945 vs TPE:2008: 3.28

Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Dividends per Share for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$0.00.

During the past 12 months, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -50.00% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel  (TPE:2008) Forward Dividend Yield % Explanation

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Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms


TPE:2008 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel'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.


Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Forward Dividend Yield % vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.


TPE:2008
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Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation

Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.

Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Recent Full-Year* Dividend History

Amount Ex-date Record Date Pay Date Type Frequency Forex Rate
TWD 0.5000002025-07-112025-07-142025-08-14Cash DividendannuallyTWD: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.

Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Forward Annual Dividend Yield=Forward Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=0.5/30.80
=1.62 %

Current Share Price is NT$30.80.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as NT$0.5 * 1 = NT$0.5.

Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Trailing Annual Dividend Yield=Most Recent Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=0.5/30.80
=1.62 %

Current Share Price is NT$30.80.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is NT$0.5.

* 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 3.28% mean?
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 3.28% as of Jul. 02, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel ranks #138 out of 308 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 44.8%.
Is Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.28%. The Steel industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.95. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's value of 3.28% is 11.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel ranks #138 out of 308 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel ranks #138 out of 308 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This puts Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.95. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's value of 3.28% is 11.4% 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 Steel company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Steel companies is 2.95, based on 308 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. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 3.28% is 11.4% 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 Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.28%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$27.95, compared to a current price of NT$30.80 — trading 10.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.28% and 11.4% above the Steel industry median of 2.95. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 10 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 Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 3.28% as of Jul. 02, 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 Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$30.80 is trading 10.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$27.95. GuruFocus considers Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:2008:

  • Forward Dividend Yield %: 3.28%
  • GF Value™: NT$27.95 vs. price of NT$30.80 (10.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 11.4% above the Steel median (#138 of 308)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2008 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Business Description

Address No.318, Zhonghua 1st Road, Gushan District, Kaohsiung, TWN, 804
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Corp is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and trading of steel pipes and cold-rolled steel sheets; manufacturing of metal architectural components; leasing; carpark management; and wholesale of other products. The majority of its revenue comes from the steel pipe department. Its geographical segments are Taiwan, United States and Japan, of which the majority of the revenue comes from Taiwan.
73GF Score

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