Kingwaytek Technology Co (ROCO:6516) Buyback Yield %: 1.24 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — 13% Above Median

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ROCO:6516 Kingwaytek Technology Co Ltd ROCO:6516
85 GF Score
Price NT$57.30
GF Value NT$85.48
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Kingwaytek Technology Co Buyback Yield %?

Kingwaytek Technology Co ROCO:6516 -0.52% 85 Buyback Yield % is 1.24 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 1.10. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6516 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$85.48 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 727 Hardware companies, Kingwaytek Technology Co ranks better than 78.13% on this metric.

Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.

Kingwaytek Technology Co's current buyback yield was 1.24%.


Kingwaytek Technology Co Buyback Yield % Related Terms


Kingwaytek Technology Co Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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* 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.

Kingwaytek Technology Co Buyback Yield % Chart

Kingwaytek Technology Co Annual Data
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ROCO:6516 vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Kingwaytek Technology Co's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback 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.


Kingwaytek Technology Co Buyback Yield % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Kingwaytek Technology Co's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kingwaytek Technology Co's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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Kingwaytek Technology Co Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Kingwaytek Technology Co's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (-39.346 + 0) / 3489.8125
=1.13%

Kingwaytek Technology Co's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (-39.346 + 0) / 3489.8125
=1.13%

* 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.

** If the quarter corresponds to the year-end period, we will use the annual Repurchase of Stock and Issuance of Stock data .

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What does a Buyback Yield % of 1.24 mean?
Kingwaytek Technology Co (ROCO:6516) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.24 as of Jul. 24, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Kingwaytek Technology Co and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 1.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Kingwaytek Technology Co ranks #159 out of 727 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 21.9%.
Is Kingwaytek Technology Co's Buyback Yield % too high?
Kingwaytek Technology Co's current Buyback Yield % of 1.24 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 1.10. Based on the distribution chart, Kingwaytek Technology Co ranks #159 out of 727 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kingwaytek Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kingwaytek Technology Co's Buyback Yield % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Kingwaytek Technology Co ranks #159 out of 727 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Kingwaytek Technology Co in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Hardware company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Kingwaytek Technology Co and its competitors. Kingwaytek Technology Co's current Buyback Yield % is 1.24, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 1.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kingwaytek Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kingwaytek Technology Co (ROCO:6516) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$85.48, compared to a current price of NT$57.30 — trading 33% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.24, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 1.10. Kingwaytek Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kingwaytek Technology Co (ROCO:6516), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.24 as of Jul. 24, 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 Kingwaytek Technology Co (ROCO:6516) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kingwaytek Technology Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$57.30 is trading 33% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$85.48. GuruFocus considers Kingwaytek Technology Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:6516:

  • Buyback Yield %: 1.24 (13% above median its 10-year median of 1.10)
  • GF Value™: NT$85.48 vs. price of NT$57.30 (33% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6516 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kingwaytek Technology Co Business Description

Address No.100, Sector 2, Roosevelt Road, 3rd Floor, ZhongZheng District, Taipei, TWN, 100
Kingwaytek Technology Co Ltd develops digital map databases. The Company offers Aerial Survey Offices, geographic information, satellite images, aerial photogrammetry, and field drive test surveys. It focuses on electronic map production and GIS system development. Its products are mainly used in transportation and power telecommunications.
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