DFITPE:2397 -3.87%76 Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.28% as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:2397 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$83.78 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,353 Hardware companies, DFI ranks better than 79.67% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-28), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of DFI is 4.28%.
As of today (2026-06-28), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of DFI is 5.94%.
TPE:2397's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 79.67% of 1353
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.67
vs TPE:2397: 4.28
During the past 12 months, DFI's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -1.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -5.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of DFI was 24.80% per year. The lowest was -25.70% per year. And the median was 6.30% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
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.
TPE:2397 vs SNDK, DELL, STX: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, DFI'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.
DFI Forward Dividend Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, DFI's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DFI's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 4.28% mean?
DFI (TPE:2397) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 4.28% as of Jun. 28, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on DFI and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, DFI ranks #275 out of 1353 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 20.3%.
Is DFI's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
DFI's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.28%. The Hardware industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.67. DFI's value of 4.28% is 156.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DFI ranks #275 out of 1353 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, DFI has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DFI's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, DFI ranks #275 out of 1353 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places DFI in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.67. DFI's value of 4.28% is 156.3% 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 a Hardware company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Hardware companies is 1.67, based on 1,353 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. DFI's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 4.28% is 156.3% 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 DFI and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DFI's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.28%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DFI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DFI (TPE:2397) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$83.78, compared to a current price of NT$57.20 — trading 31.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.28% and 156.3% above the Hardware industry median of 1.67. DFI's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 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 DFI (TPE:2397), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.28% as of Jun. 28, 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 DFI (TPE:2397) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DFI stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$57.20 is trading 31.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$83.78.
GuruFocus considers DFI to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2397:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 4.28%
GF Value™: NT$83.78 vs. price of NT$57.20 (31.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 156.3% above the Hardware median (#275 of 1353)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2397 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DFI Inc is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of boards and computer components for industrial computers. The company designs and innovates quality management systems, DFI's industrial-grade solutions enable customers to optimize their equipment and ensure reliability, long-term life cycle, and all-time durability in a breadth of markets including Industry Automation, Medical, Gaming, Transportation, Energy, mission-critical, and intelligent retail.
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