Appro Photoelectron (ROCO:6560) Buyback Yield %: -18.20 (As of Jul. 26, 2026)

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ROCO:6560 Appro Photoelectron Inc ROCO:6560
68 GF Score
Price NT$33.50
GF Value NT$43.94
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Appro Photoelectron Buyback Yield %?

Appro Photoelectron ROCO:6560 +0.45% 68 Buyback Yield % is -18.20 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6560 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$43.94 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 726 Hardware companies, Appro Photoelectron ranks worse than 88.02% 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.

Appro Photoelectron's current buyback yield was -18.20%.


Appro Photoelectron Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Appro Photoelectron's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:

* 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.

Appro Photoelectron Buyback Yield % Chart

Appro Photoelectron Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Buyback Yield %
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Appro Photoelectron Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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ROCO:6560 vs APH, GLW: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Appro Photoelectron'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.


Appro Photoelectron Buyback Yield % vs Hardware Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Appro Photoelectron's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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Appro Photoelectron Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Appro Photoelectron'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
=- (0 + 198) / 1341.2175
=-14.76%

Appro Photoelectron'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
=- (0 + 198) / 1341.2175
=-14.76%

* 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 .

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Buyback Yield % →
What does a Buyback Yield % of -18.20 mean?
Appro Photoelectron (ROCO:6560) has a Buyback Yield % of -18.20 as of Jul. 26, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Appro Photoelectron and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Appro Photoelectron ranks #639 out of 726 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 88%.
Is Appro Photoelectron's Buyback Yield % too high?
Appro Photoelectron's current Buyback Yield % is -18.20. Based on the distribution chart, Appro Photoelectron ranks #639 out of 726 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Appro Photoelectron has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Appro Photoelectron's Buyback Yield % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Appro Photoelectron ranks #639 out of 726 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Appro Photoelectron in the lower half of its industry. 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 Appro Photoelectron and its competitors. Appro Photoelectron's current Buyback Yield % is -18.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Appro Photoelectron stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Appro Photoelectron (ROCO:6560) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$43.94, compared to a current price of NT$33.50 — trading 23.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -18.20. Appro Photoelectron's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Appro Photoelectron (ROCO:6560), the current Buyback Yield % is -18.20 as of Jul. 26, 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 Appro Photoelectron (ROCO:6560) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Appro Photoelectron stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$33.50 is trading 23.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$43.94. GuruFocus considers Appro Photoelectron to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:6560:

  • Buyback Yield %: -18.20
  • GF Value™: NT$43.94 vs. price of NT$33.50 (23.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6560 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Appro Photoelectron Business Description

Address 6th Floor, Number 23, Siyuan Road, Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City, Taipei, TWN, 242
Appro Photoelectron Inc operates as a design house for image products. The company helps its customers to develop products using TI digital signal process as its core system. Its products include NVIDIA Jetson TX1/TX2 Sensor module solution, Body Worn Camera Solution, Car DVR Solution, and Image Related Product.
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