Tripod Technology (TPE:3044) Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 6.88% (As of Jun. 2026) — 52% Below Median

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TPE:3044 Tripod Technology Corp TPE:3044
92 GF Score
Price NT$503.00
GF Value NT$318.13
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Tripod Technology Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Tripod Technology TPE:3044 +1.31% 92 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.88% as of Jun. 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 14.38. GuruFocus rates TPE:3044 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$318.13 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 2,496 Hardware companies, Tripod Technology ranks better than 72.44% on this metric.

Tripod Technology's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$252,173 Mil. Tripod Technology's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$17,348 Mil. Tripod Technology's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 6.88%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Tripod Technology's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:3044' s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.43   Med: 14.38   Max: 25.26
Current: 7.1

During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Tripod Technology was 25.26%. The lowest was 5.43%. And the median was 14.38%.

TPE:3044's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than
72.44% of 2496 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.6 vs TPE:3044: 7.10

Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield has the same problems the regular earnings yield does. It does not consider the growth of the company. It only looks at one-year's business operation. For cyclical companies, the earnings yield is usually highest at the peak of the business cycle. But these earnings are rarely sustainable.

A better indicator of the attractiveness of an investment which takes growth into account is the Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. Tripod Technology's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 14.27%. The Forward Rate of Return uses the normalized Free Cash Flow of the past five years, and considers growth. The forward rate of return can be thought of as the return that investors buying the stock today can expect from it in the future.


Tripod Technology  (TPE:3044) Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Explanation

Joel Greenblatt defines the earnings yield using the above equation because it more accurately reflects the company's profitability relative to its stock price. Items like interest payment and tax etc. are not directly related to the company's operational profitability.

Enterprise Value instead of market cap (share price) is used in the calculation because it is the real price stock and bond investors together pay for the company.


Be Aware

Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield has the same problems the regular earnings yield does. It does not consider the growth of the company. It only looks at one-year's business operation. For cyclical companies, the earnings yield is usually highest at the peak of the business cycle. But these earnings are rarely sustainable.

Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % based on Don Yacktman's definition is a better measure of the expected rate of return for a stock.


Tripod Technology Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Tripod Technology Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tripod Technology's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can be seen below:

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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.

Tripod Technology Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Tripod Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %
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Tripod Technology Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 11.92 9.90 9.75 9.79 6.88

TPE:3044 vs APH, GLW, TEL: Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Tripod Technology's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % 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.


Tripod Technology Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Tripod Technology's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tripod Technology's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.


TPE:3044
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Tripod Technology Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Calculation

In his book, The Little That Beat the Market, hedge fund manager Joel Greenblatt defines Earnings Yield as operating income divided by enterprise value.

Tripod Technologys Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt)=EBIT/Enterprise Value
=14158.796/145231.664
=9.75 %

Tripod Technology's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$17,348 Mil.


What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 6.88% mean?
Tripod Technology (TPE:3044) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 6.88% as of Jun. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on Tripod Technology and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 14.38. Over the past decade, Tripod Technology's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 5.43 to 25.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Tripod Technology ranks #688 out of 2496 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 27.6%.
Is Tripod Technology's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Tripod Technology's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 6.88% is 52% below median its 10-year median of 14.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.43 to a high of 25.26. The Hardware industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2.60. Tripod Technology's value of 6.88% is 164.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tripod Technology ranks #688 out of 2496 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tripod Technology has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tripod Technology's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Tripod Technology ranks #688 out of 2496 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Tripod Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2.60. Tripod Technology's value of 6.88% is 164.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Tripod Technology's own Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 5.43 to 25.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.38 vs. the industry median of 2.60, Tripod Technology has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Hardware company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Hardware companies is 2.60, based on 2,496 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Tripod Technology's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 6.88% is 164.6% 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 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on Tripod Technology and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 2.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tripod Technology's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.88%, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 14.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tripod Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tripod Technology (TPE:3044) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$318.13, compared to a current price of NT$503.00 — trading 58.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.88%, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 14.38 and 164.6% above the Hardware industry median of 2.60. Tripod Technology's overall GF Score™ is 92/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Tripod Technology (TPE:3044), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.88% as of Jun. 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 Tripod Technology (TPE:3044) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tripod Technology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$503.00 is trading 58.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$318.13. GuruFocus considers Tripod Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:3044:

  • Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 6.88% (52% below median its 10-year median of 14.38)
  • GF Value™: NT$318.13 vs. price of NT$503.00 (58.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100
  • Industry Position: 164.6% above the Hardware median (#688 of 2496)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3044 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tripod Technology Business Description

Address No. 21, Kuang-Yeh 5th Road, Pingzhen Industrial Park, Pingzhen District, Taoyuan, TWN, 324
Tripod Technology Corporation manufactures and distributes printed circuit boards, electronic cash registers, and is engaged in the design, manufacture, and sale of a variety of devices produced using computer automation. The company focuses on the production and sale of printed circuit boards, and this segment provides the majority of the company's revenue. The company's products include various boards for memory modules, thin-film-transistor liquid-crystal displays, telecommunications boards, hard disks, automotive, servers, substrates, and other services. The vast majority of revenue is earned from customers in Mainland China; however, the company also does business in Taiwan, Malaysia, and South Korea, among others.
92GF Score

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NT$503.00
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