Young Optics (TPE:3504) Sloan Ratio %: -2.97% (As of Jun. 2026)

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TPE:3504 Young Optics Inc TPE:3504
64 GF Score
Price NT$80.70
GF Value NT$57.22
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Young Optics Sloan Ratio %?

Young Optics TPE:3504 -3.81% 64 Sloan Ratio % is -2.97% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:3504 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$57.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Richard Sloan from the University of Michigan was first to document what is referred to as the "accrual anomaly". His 1996 paper found that shares of companies with small or negative accruals vastly outperform (+10%) those of companies with large ones.

Young Optics's Sloan Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -2.97%.

As of Jun. 2026, Young Optics has a Sloan Ratio of -2.97%, indicating the company is in the safe zone and there is no funny business with accruals.


Young Optics  (TPE:3504) Sloan Ratio % Explanation

A former University of Michigan researcher, Richard Sloan's 1996 paper found that shares of companies with small or negative accruals vastly outperform (+10%) those of companies with large ones. In fact, for the 40-year period between 1962 and 2001, buying the lowest accrual companies and shorting the highest accrual companies resulted in an average annual compounded return of 18%, more than double the S&P 500's 7.4% annual return over the same period.

According to How to Beat the Market with the Sloan Ratio:

If the Sloan Ratio is between -10% and 10%, the company is in the safe zone and there is no funny business with accruals.

If the Sloan Ratio is less than between -25% and -10% on the negative side, and between 10% and 25% on the positive side, this is a warning stage of accrual build up.

If the Sloan Ratio is less than -25% or greater than 25%, and this ratio is consistent over several quarters or even years, be careful. Earnings are highly likely to be made up of accruals.

As of Jun. 2026, Young Optics has a Sloan Ratio of -2.97%, indicating the company is in the safe zone and there is no funny business with accruals.


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Young Optics Sloan Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Young Optics's Sloan Ratio % 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.

Young Optics Sloan Ratio % Chart

Young Optics Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Sloan Ratio %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.10 -7.12 -8.48 -7.38 -7.48

Young Optics Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Sloan Ratio % 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 -4.79 -6.47 -7.48 -6.03 -2.97

TPE:3504 vs VRT, BE: Sloan Ratio % Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Young Optics's Sloan Ratio %, along with its competitors' market caps and Sloan Ratio % 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.


Young Optics Sloan Ratio % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Young Optics's Sloan Ratio % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Young Optics's Sloan Ratio % falls into.


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Young Optics Sloan Ratio % Calculation

Earnings contain a lot of non cash earnings which is called accruals. The Sloan ratio is a way to identify firms with low non-cash or accrual-derived earnings relative to their cash flow.

Young Optics's Sloan Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Sloan Ratio=(Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )-Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2025 )
-Cash Flow from Investing (A: Dec. 2025 ))/Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(-9.388-332.454
--25.23)/4230.968
=-7.48%

Young Optics's Sloan Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Sloan Ratio=(Net Income (TTM)-Cash Flow from Operations (TTM))
-Cash Flow from Investing (TTM))/Total Assets (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(-6.483-265.968
--140.139)/4455.284
=-2.97%

Young Optics's Net Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was -10.08 (Sep. 2025 ) + -7.524 (Dec. 2025 ) + 5.979 (Mar. 2026 ) + 5.142 (Jun. 2026 ) = NT$-6 Mil.
Young Optics's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 81.284 (Sep. 2025 ) + 57.73 (Dec. 2025 ) + 75.59 (Mar. 2026 ) + 51.364 (Jun. 2026 ) = NT$266 Mil.
Young Optics's Cash Flow from Investing for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was -20.072 (Sep. 2025 ) + -11.806 (Dec. 2025 ) + -62.643 (Mar. 2026 ) + -45.618 (Jun. 2026 ) = NT$-140 Mil.

* 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 Sloan Ratio % →
What does a Sloan Ratio % of -2.97% mean?
Young Optics (TPE:3504) has a Sloan Ratio % of -2.97% as of Jun. 2026. Sloan ratio measures earnings quality based on the amount of accruals. View historical data on Young Optics and its competitors.
Is Young Optics' Sloan Ratio % too high?
Young Optics' current Sloan Ratio % is -2.97%. Overall, Young Optics has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Young Optics' Sloan Ratio % compare to VRT and BE?
Young Optics' Sloan Ratio % of -2.97% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Sloan Ratio % for an Industrial Products company?
A good Sloan Ratio % depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Sloan Ratio % 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 Sloan Ratio % mean?
A high Sloan Ratio % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Sloan ratio measures earnings quality based on the amount of accruals. View historical data on Young Optics and its competitors. Young Optics's current Sloan Ratio % is -2.97%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Young Optics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Young Optics (TPE:3504) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$57.22, compared to a current price of NT$80.70 — trading 41% above its estimated fair value. The current Sloan Ratio % is -2.97%. Young Optics' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Sloan Ratio % calculated?
Sloan Ratio % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Young Optics (TPE:3504), the current Sloan Ratio % is -2.97% 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 Young Optics (TPE:3504) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Young Optics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NT$80.70 is trading 41% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$57.22. GuruFocus considers Young Optics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:3504:

  • Sloan Ratio %: -2.97%
  • GF Value™: NT$57.22 vs. price of NT$80.70 (41% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3504 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Young Optics Business Description

Address No.7, Hsin-Ann Road, Hsinchu Science Park, Hsin-Chu, TWN
Young Optics Inc mainly engages in research, design, manufacturing and sales of optical components, optical engines, and key components. The Group is mainly engaged in the development, market expansion, and manufacture of optical related products. The company has a single operating segment. The product portfolio of the company comprises mold machining, metal machining, optical components, Engine, Module, etc. The company has presence in Mainland China, Southeast Asia, Europe, United States, Taiwan, and Others.
64GF Score

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