Asia Optical Co (TPE:3019) FCF Yield %: 2.53 (As of Aug. 29, 2026) — 67% Below Median

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TPE:3019 Asia Optical Co Inc TPE:3019
87 GF Score
Price NT$138.50
GF Value NT$151.83
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Asia Optical Co FCF Yield %?

Asia Optical Co TPE:3019 +0.36% 87 FCF Yield % is 2.53 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 7.68. GuruFocus rates TPE:3019 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$151.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,496 Hardware companies, Asia Optical Co ranks better than 68.71% on this metric.

FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

As of today, Asia Optical Co's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is NT$982 Mil, and Market Cap is NT$38,675 Mil. Therefore, Asia Optical Co's FCF Yield % for today is 2.53%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Asia Optical Co's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:3019' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.87   Med: 7.68   Max: 32.77
Current: 2.53


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Asia Optical Co was 32.77%. The lowest was 1.87%. And the median was 7.68%.

TPE:3019's FCF Yield % is ranked better than
68.71% of 2496 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: -0.18 vs TPE:3019: 2.53

Asia Optical Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 5.31%.


Asia Optical Co FCF Yield % Explanation

Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.


Asia Optical Co FCF Yield % Related Terms


Asia Optical Co FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Asia Optical Co's FCF 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.

Asia Optical Co FCF Yield % Chart

Asia Optical Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.38 11.15 8.50 5.53 2.55

Asia Optical Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
FCF Yield % 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 3.04 -0.48 8.38 -2.42 4.28

TPE:3019 vs APH, GLW, TEL: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Asia Optical Co's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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.


Asia Optical Co FCF Yield % vs Hardware Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Asia Optical Co's FCF Yield % falls into.


TPE:3019
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Asia Optical Co FCF Yield % Calculation

FCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

Asia Optical Co's FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=987.894 / 38814.916
=2.55%

Asia Optical Co's annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=425.918 * 4 / 39792.27
=4.28%

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Yield % →
What does a FCF Yield % of 2.53 mean?
Asia Optical Co (TPE:3019) has a FCF Yield % of 2.53 as of Aug. 29, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Asia Optical Co and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 7.68. Over the past decade, Asia Optical Co's FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.87 to 32.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Asia Optical Co ranks #781 out of 2496 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 31.3%.
Is Asia Optical Co's FCF Yield % too high?
Asia Optical Co's current FCF Yield % of 2.53 is 67% below median its 10-year median of 7.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.87 to a high of 32.77. Based on the distribution chart, Asia Optical Co ranks #781 out of 2496 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Asia Optical Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asia Optical Co's FCF Yield % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Asia Optical Co ranks #781 out of 2496 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Asia Optical Co in the upper half of its industry. Historically, Asia Optical Co's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.87 to 32.77 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 FCF Yield % for a Hardware company?
A good FCF Yield % depends on the Hardware industry context. However, FCF 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Asia Optical Co and its competitors. Asia Optical Co's current FCF Yield % is 2.53, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 7.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asia Optical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia Optical Co (TPE:3019) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$151.83, compared to a current price of NT$138.50 — trading 8.8% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 2.53, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 7.68. Asia Optical Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Asia Optical Co (TPE:3019), the current FCF Yield % is 2.53 as of Aug. 29, 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 Asia Optical Co (TPE:3019) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia Optical Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$138.50 is trading 8.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$151.83. GuruFocus considers Asia Optical Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:3019:

  • FCF Yield %: 2.53 (67% below median its 10-year median of 7.68)
  • GF Value™: NT$151.83 vs. price of NT$138.50 (8.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3019 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Asia Optical Co Business Description

Address No. 22-3, South 2nd Road, Tanzi District, Taichung, TWN, 427058
Asia Optical Co Inc is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of cameras, rangefinders, riflescopes, photocopier lens, scanner lens and optical components. The companies reportable segments included optical components, contact image sensor modules, optronics components, optronics products and digital camera. The majority of the revenue is generated from optical components. The company operates in two principal geographical areas Asia and America.
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NT$151.83
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