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Synbio TechROCO:1295 +0.65%42 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.40 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 96% above its 10-year median of 3.27. GuruFocus rates ROCO:1295 with a GF Score™ of 42/100. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 150 Biotechnology companies, Synbio Tech ranks better than 86% on this metric.
Synbio Tech's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.40.
The historical rank and industry rank for Synbio Tech's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:1295'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.61 Med: 3.27 Max: 7.77
Current: 6.4
During the past 6 years, Synbio Tech's highest Yield on Cost was 7.77. The lowest was 1.61. And the median was 3.27.
ROCO:1295's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 86% of 150
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 1.61
vs ROCO:1295: 6.40
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.
Synbio Tech 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
ROCO:1295 vs VRTX, REGN, RVMD: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Synbio Tech'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.
Synbio Tech 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Synbio Tech's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Synbio Tech's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
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.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Synbio Tech is calculated as
Synbio Tech (ROCO:1295) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.40 as of Aug. 16, 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 Synbio Tech and its competitors. This is 96% above median its historical median of 3.27. Over the past decade, Synbio Tech's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.61 to 7.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Synbio Tech ranks #21 out of 150 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 14%.
Is Synbio Tech's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Synbio Tech's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.40 is 96% above median its 10-year median of 3.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.61 to a high of 7.77. The Biotechnology industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.61. Synbio Tech's value of 6.40 is 297.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Synbio Tech ranks #21 out of 150 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Synbio Tech has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Synbio Tech's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to VRTX and REGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Synbio Tech ranks #21 out of 150 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Synbio Tech in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.61. Synbio Tech's value of 6.40 is 297.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Synbio Tech's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.61 to 7.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.27 vs. the industry median of 1.61, Synbio Tech 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Biotechnology company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Biotechnology companies is 1.61, based on 150 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. Synbio Tech's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.40 is 297.5% 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 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 Synbio Tech and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Synbio Tech's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.40, which is 96% above median its own 10-year median of 3.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Synbio Tech stock overvalued right now?
Synbio Tech (ROCO:1295) has a current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.40. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.40, which is 96% above median its 10-year median of 3.27 and 297.5% above the Biotechnology industry median of 1.61. Synbio Tech's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 9 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 Synbio Tech (ROCO:1295), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.40 as of Aug. 16, 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.
Synbio Tech Inc focus on functional research and manufacturing of probiotics for human health and economic animals. It has two reportable segments, Taiwan and Mainland China Segment to engage in the production and R&D technologies of the Taiwan Segment, including the production and sales of concentrated fermentation liquid, lactobacillus plantarum solid drinks, and lactobacillus plantarum granules for animal husbandry. It generates majority of revenue from Taiwan segment includes production and sale of lactobacillus plantarum powder, lactobacillus plantarum fermentation derivative products, probiotics dietary supplements, probiotics products for pets and economic animals, and probiotics products. It has presence in Taiwan, China, Southeast Asia, and Others.
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