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Argosy ResearchROCO:3217 88 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 13.12 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 54% above its 10-year median of 8.54. GuruFocus rates ROCO:3217 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$190.61 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,381 Hardware companies, Argosy Research ranks better than 92.61% on this metric.
Argosy Research's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 13.12.
The historical rank and industry rank for Argosy Research's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:3217'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.18 Med: 8.54 Max: 30.23
Current: 13.12
During the past 13 years, Argosy Research's highest Yield on Cost was 30.23. The lowest was 4.18. And the median was 8.54.
ROCO:3217's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 92.61% of 1381
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.05
vs ROCO:3217: 13.12
Argosy Research (ROCO:3217) 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.
Argosy Research 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
ROCO:3217 vs APH, GLW, TEL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Argosy Research'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.
Argosy Research 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Argosy Research's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Argosy Research's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Argosy Research 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.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Argosy Research is calculated as
Argosy Research (ROCO:3217) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 13.12 as of Aug. 19, 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 Argosy Research and its competitors. This is 54% above median its historical median of 8.54. Over the past decade, Argosy Research's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 4.18 to 30.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Argosy Research ranks #102 out of 1381 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 7.4%.
Is Argosy Research's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Argosy Research's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 13.12 is 54% above median its 10-year median of 8.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.18 to a high of 30.23. The Hardware industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.05. Argosy Research's value of 13.12 is 540% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Argosy Research ranks #102 out of 1381 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Argosy Research has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Argosy Research's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Argosy Research ranks #102 out of 1381 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Argosy Research in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.05. Argosy Research's value of 13.12 is 540% above this benchmark. Historically, Argosy Research's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 4.18 to 30.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.54 vs. the industry median of 2.05, Argosy Research 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 2.05, based on 1,381 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. Argosy Research's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 13.12 is 540% 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 Argosy Research and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Argosy Research's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 13.12, which is 54% above median its own 10-year median of 8.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Argosy Research stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Argosy Research (ROCO:3217) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$190.61, compared to a current price of NT$135.50 — trading 28.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 13.12, which is 54% above median its 10-year median of 8.54 and 540% above the Hardware industry median of 2.05. Argosy Research's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Argosy Research (ROCO:3217), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 13.12 as of Aug. 19, 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 Argosy Research (ROCO:3217) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Argosy Research stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$135.50 is trading 28.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$190.61.
GuruFocus considers Argosy Research to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:3217:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 13.12 (54% above median its 10-year median of 8.54)
GF Value™: NT$190.61 vs. price of NT$135.50 (28.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 540% above the Hardware median (#102 of 1381)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:3217 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Argosy Research Inc is engaged in the manufacture and sale of electronic components and electronic connectors as its main business item. It has developed the following electronics connector categories: USB3.1 Type-C, DDR3/4/5(SO-DIMM & Long DIMM), M.2(NGFF), Mini PCIe, LVDS, RF Coaxial, Battery, and Injection/Molding Parts (Housing) in various and customizable specifications and products, among others. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from Asia and the rest from the Americas and other regions.
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