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Partner TechROCO:3097 +0.79%70 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.98 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 7.75. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3097 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$31.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,388 Hardware companies, Partner Tech ranks better than 91.43% on this metric.
Partner Tech's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 11.98.
The historical rank and industry rank for Partner Tech's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:3097'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.26 Med: 7.75 Max: 23.1
Current: 11.98
During the past 13 years, Partner Tech's highest Yield on Cost was 23.10. The lowest was 4.26. And the median was 7.75.
ROCO:3097's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 91.43% of 1388
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.08
vs ROCO:3097: 11.98
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.
Partner Tech 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
ROCO:3097 vs DELL, ANET, SNDK: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Partner 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.
Partner Tech 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Partner Tech's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Partner 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 Partner Tech is calculated as
Partner Tech (ROCO:3097) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 11.98 as of Aug. 09, 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 Partner Tech and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 7.75. Over the past decade, Partner Tech's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 4.26 to 23.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Partner Tech ranks #119 out of 1388 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 8.6%.
Is Partner Tech's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Partner Tech's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 11.98 is 55% above median its 10-year median of 7.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.26 to a high of 23.10. The Hardware industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.08. Partner Tech's value of 11.98 is 476% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Partner Tech ranks #119 out of 1388 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Partner Tech has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Partner Tech's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to DELL and ANET?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Partner Tech ranks #119 out of 1388 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Partner Tech in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.08. Partner Tech's value of 11.98 is 476% above this benchmark. Historically, Partner Tech's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 4.26 to 23.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.75 vs. the industry median of 2.08, Partner 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 Hardware company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Hardware companies is 2.08, based on 1,388 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. Partner Tech's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 11.98 is 476% 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 Partner Tech and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Partner Tech's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.98, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 7.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Partner Tech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Partner Tech (ROCO:3097) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$31.65, compared to a current price of NT$25.60 — trading 19.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.98, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 7.75 and 476% above the Hardware industry median of 2.08. Partner Tech's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 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 Partner Tech (ROCO:3097), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.98 as of Aug. 09, 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 Partner Tech (ROCO:3097) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Partner Tech stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$25.60 is trading 19.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$31.65.
GuruFocus considers Partner Tech to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:3097:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 11.98 (55% above median its 10-year median of 7.75)
GF Value™: NT$31.65 vs. price of NT$25.60 (19.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 476% above the Hardware median (#119 of 1388)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3097 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Partner Tech Corp is a manufacturer of PC-based, open architecture POS terminals and peripherals. Its product portfolio includes all-in-one POS terminals, all-in-one Mobile terminal, ordering terminal, Mobile Computer, thermal printers, and scanners.
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