Emerging Display Technologies (TPE:3038) Buyback Yield %: 1.08 (As of Jul. 18, 2026) — 23% Below Median

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TPE:3038 Emerging Display Technologies Corp TPE:3038
78 GF Score
Price NT$20.55
GF Value NT$18.95
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Emerging Display Technologies Buyback Yield %?

Emerging Display Technologies TPE:3038 -2.61% 78 Buyback Yield % is 1.08 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 1.41. GuruFocus rates TPE:3038 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$18.95 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 731 Hardware companies, Emerging Display Technologies ranks better than 76.88% 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.

Emerging Display Technologies's current buyback yield was 1.08%.


Emerging Display Technologies Buyback Yield % Related Terms


Emerging Display Technologies Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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* 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.

Emerging Display Technologies Buyback Yield % Chart

Emerging Display Technologies Annual Data
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TPE:3038 vs APH, GLW: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Emerging Display Technologies'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.


Emerging Display Technologies Buyback Yield % vs Hardware Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Emerging Display Technologies's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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Emerging Display Technologies Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

Emerging Display Technologies'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
=- (-30.345 + 0) / 3432.7769
=0.88%

Emerging Display Technologies'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
=- (-30.345 + 0) / 3432.7769
=0.88%

* 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 1.08 mean?
Emerging Display Technologies (TPE:3038) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.08 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Emerging Display Technologies and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 1.41. Over the past decade, Emerging Display Technologies' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.88 to 1.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Emerging Display Technologies ranks #169 out of 731 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 23.1%.
Is Emerging Display Technologies' Buyback Yield % too high?
Emerging Display Technologies' current Buyback Yield % of 1.08 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 1.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.88 to a high of 1.94. Based on the distribution chart, Emerging Display Technologies ranks #169 out of 731 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Emerging Display Technologies has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Emerging Display Technologies' Buyback Yield % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Emerging Display Technologies ranks #169 out of 731 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Emerging Display Technologies in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Emerging Display Technologies' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.88 to 1.94 over the past decade. 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 Emerging Display Technologies and its competitors. Emerging Display Technologies's current Buyback Yield % is 1.08, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 1.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Emerging Display Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emerging Display Technologies (TPE:3038) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$18.95, compared to a current price of NT$20.55 — trading 8.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.08, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 1.41. Emerging Display Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 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 Emerging Display Technologies (TPE:3038), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.08 as of Jul. 18, 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 Emerging Display Technologies (TPE:3038) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emerging Display Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$20.55 is trading 8.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$18.95. GuruFocus considers Emerging Display Technologies to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:3038:

  • Buyback Yield %: 1.08 (23% below median its 10-year median of 1.41)
  • GF Value™: NT$18.95 vs. price of NT$20.55 (8.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3038 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Emerging Display Technologies Business Description

Address No. 5, Central 1st Road, Qianzhen District, Kaohsiung, TWN
Emerging Display Technologies Corp is engaged in manufacturing and selling Capacity Touch Panels and Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs). Its operating segments include the Domestic segment, the North America segment, and the Mainland China segment. The Domestic segment engages in designing, manufacturing, and selling liquid crystal display modules and capacitive touch panels. The North America segment mainly expands the North American trading business and deals with the sale of liquid crystal displays provided by the domestic segment. The Mainland China segment engages in the manufacture of processing raw materials and supplies provided by the domestic segment. Geographically, the company derives key revenue from Europe and the rest from America, and other regions.
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