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ROCO:8171 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Formosa Electronic Industries'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.
Formosa Electronic Industries Buyback Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Formosa Electronic Industries's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Formosa Electronic Industries's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* 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.
Formosa Electronic Industries (ROCO:8171) has a Buyback Yield % of -38.95 as of Aug. 20, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Formosa Electronic Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Formosa Electronic Industries ranks #597 out of 628 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 95.1%.
Is Formosa Electronic Industries' Buyback Yield % too high?
Formosa Electronic Industries' current Buyback Yield % is -38.95. Based on the distribution chart, Formosa Electronic Industries ranks #597 out of 628 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Formosa Electronic Industries has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formosa Electronic Industries' Buyback Yield % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Formosa Electronic Industries ranks #597 out of 628 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Formosa Electronic Industries 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 Formosa Electronic Industries and its competitors. Formosa Electronic Industries's current Buyback Yield % is -38.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Formosa Electronic Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Electronic Industries (ROCO:8171) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$8.25, compared to a current price of NT$19.45 — trading 135.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -38.95. Formosa Electronic Industries' overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 7 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 Formosa Electronic Industries (ROCO:8171), the current Buyback Yield % is -38.95 as of Aug. 20, 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 Formosa Electronic Industries (ROCO:8171) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Electronic Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$19.45 is trading 135.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$8.25.
GuruFocus considers Formosa Electronic Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:8171:
Buyback Yield %: -38.95
GF Value™: NT$8.25 vs. price of NT$19.45 (135.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8171 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Formosa Electronic Industries Inc is engaged in the assembly, processing, manufacturing, trading, agent distribution, and trading of single-string parallel battery modules, mobile power supplies, wireless chargers, green energy battery modules, and distributed energy storage systems. The Company's other products include wireless chargers, power adapters, accessories, OEM, and green products.
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