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Howteh Technology CoROCO:3114 +1.10%64 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.98 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 6.15. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3114 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$28.51 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 100 Industrial Distribution companies, Howteh Technology Co ranks better than 63% on this metric.
Howteh Technology Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.98.
The historical rank and industry rank for Howteh Technology Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:3114'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.65 Med: 6.15 Max: 15.2
Current: 4.98
During the past 13 years, Howteh Technology Co's highest Yield on Cost was 15.20. The lowest was 1.65. And the median was 6.15.
ROCO:3114's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 63% of 100
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 3.69
vs ROCO:3114: 4.98
Howteh Technology Co (ROCO:3114) 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.
Howteh Technology Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
ROCO:3114 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Howteh Technology Co'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.
Howteh Technology Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Howteh Technology Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Howteh Technology Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Howteh Technology Co 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.
Howteh Technology Co (ROCO:3114) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.98 as of Aug. 20, 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 Howteh Technology Co and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 6.15. Over the past decade, Howteh Technology Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.65 to 15.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Howteh Technology Co ranks #37 out of 100 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 37%.
Is Howteh Technology Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Howteh Technology Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.98 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 6.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.65 to a high of 15.20. The Industrial Distribution industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.69. Howteh Technology Co's value of 4.98 is 35% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Howteh Technology Co ranks #37 out of 100 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Howteh Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Howteh Technology Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Howteh Technology Co ranks #37 out of 100 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Howteh Technology Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.69. Howteh Technology Co's value of 4.98 is 35% above this benchmark. Historically, Howteh Technology Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.65 to 15.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.15 vs. the industry median of 3.69, Howteh Technology 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Industrial Distribution companies is 3.69, based on 100 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. Howteh Technology Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.98 is 35% 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 Howteh Technology Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Howteh Technology Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.98, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 6.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Howteh Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howteh Technology Co (ROCO:3114) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$28.51, compared to a current price of NT$32.30 — trading 13.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.98, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 6.15 and 35% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 3.69. Howteh Technology Co's 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Howteh Technology Co (ROCO:3114), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.98 as of Aug. 20, 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 Howteh Technology Co (ROCO:3114) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Howteh Technology Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$32.30 is trading 13.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$28.51.
GuruFocus considers Howteh Technology Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:3114:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 4.98 (19% below median its 10-year median of 6.15)
GF Value™: NT$28.51 vs. price of NT$32.30 (13.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35% above the Industrial Distribution median (#37 of 100)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3114 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Howteh Technology Co Ltd is engaged mainly in trading and agency business in passive electronic components, active electronic components, integrated circuit carrier board equipment, chemicals and raw materials, semiconductors and optical equipment. Its operating segment includes Taiwan Segment responsible for the agency sales of electronic components and process equipment in Taiwan; and China and South East Asia segment responsible for the distribution of electronic components in Eastern and Southern China (including Hongkong) and Vietnam. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Taiwan segment.
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