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Franklin Wireless's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Franklin Wireless's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
FKWL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 2.11 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
Franklin Wireless (NAS:FKWL) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Franklin Wireless 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
FKWL vs BOSC, FIEE, UTSI: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Franklin Wireless's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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.
Franklin Wireless 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Franklin Wireless's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Franklin Wireless's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Franklin Wireless 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Franklin Wireless (FKWL) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Jul. 27, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Franklin Wireless and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Franklin Wireless ranks #999999 out of 1404 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Franklin Wireless' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Franklin Wireless' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Franklin Wireless ranks #999999 out of 1404 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Franklin Wireless has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Franklin Wireless' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to BOSC and FIEE?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Franklin Wireless ranks #999999 out of 1404 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Franklin Wireless in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.11. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Hardware company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Hardware companies is 2.11, based on 1,404 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Franklin Wireless and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Franklin Wireless's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Franklin Wireless stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franklin Wireless (FKWL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.11, compared to a current price of $2.33 — trading 43.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Franklin Wireless' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Franklin Wireless (FKWL), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 27, 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 Franklin Wireless (FKWL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franklin Wireless stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.33 is trading 43.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.11.
GuruFocus considers Franklin Wireless to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FKWL:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: $4.11 vs. price of $2.33 (43.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FKWL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Franklin Wireless Corp is a provider of wireless solutions, including mobile hotspots, routers, and modems, as well as hardware and software products that support machine-to-machine (M2M) applications and the Internet of Things (IoT). Its M2M and IoT solutions include embedded modules, modems, and gateways built to deliver reliable always-on connectivity supporting a spectrum of applications. These products are designed to solve wireless connectivity challenges in a range of vertical markets, including video surveillance, digital signage, home security, oil and gas exploration, kiosks, fleet management, smart grid, vehicle diagnostics, and telematics.
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