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Asia Optical CoTPE:3019 +2.79%82 FCF Yield % is 2.40 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 7.74. GuruFocus rates TPE:3019 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$138.18 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,500 Hardware companies, Asia Optical Co ranks better than 66.44% 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.
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.
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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.
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.
* 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 (TPE:3019) has a FCF Yield % of 2.40 as of Jul. 13, 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 69% below median its historical median of 7.74. Over the past decade, Asia Optical Co's FCF Yield % has ranged from 2.13 to 32.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Asia Optical Co ranks #839 out of 2500 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 33.6%.
Is Asia Optical Co's FCF Yield % too high?
Asia Optical Co's current FCF Yield % of 2.40 is 69% below median its 10-year median of 7.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.13 to a high of 32.77. The Hardware industry median FCF Yield % is 0.21. Asia Optical Co's value of 2.40 is 1042.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asia Optical Co ranks #839 out of 2500 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Asia Optical Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 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 #839 out of 2500 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Asia Optical Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 0.21. Asia Optical Co's value of 2.40 is 1042.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Asia Optical Co's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 2.13 to 32.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.74 vs. the industry median of 0.21, Asia Optical Co 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 FCF Yield % for a Hardware company?
The median FCF Yield % among Hardware companies is 0.21, based on 2,500 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Asia Optical Co's current FCF Yield % of 2.40 is 1042.9% 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 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. For the Hardware industry, the median FCF Yield % is 0.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asia Optical Co's current FCF Yield % is 2.40, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 7.74. 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$138.18, compared to a current price of NT$147.50 — trading 6.7% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 2.40, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 7.74 and 1042.9% above the Hardware industry median of 0.21. Asia Optical Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign 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 2.40 as of Jul. 13, 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$147.50 is trading 6.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$138.18.
GuruFocus considers Asia Optical Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:3019:
FCF Yield %: 2.40 (69% below median its 10-year median of 7.74)
GF Value™: NT$138.18 vs. price of NT$147.50 (6.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1042.9% above the Hardware median (#839 of 2500)
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 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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