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Alformer Industrial CoROCO:4558 -1.42%50 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.83 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 2.66. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4558 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$27.13 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 345 Metals & Mining companies, Alformer Industrial Co ranks better than 57.68% on this metric.
Alformer Industrial Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.83.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alformer Industrial Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:4558'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.87 Med: 2.66 Max: 13.54
Current: 2.83
During the past 13 years, Alformer Industrial Co's highest Yield on Cost was 13.54. The lowest was 0.87. And the median was 2.66.
ROCO:4558's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 57.68% of 345
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.09
vs ROCO:4558: 2.83
Alformer Industrial Co (ROCO:4558) 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.
Alformer Industrial Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
ROCO:4558 vs AA, CENX, CSTM: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Aluminum subindustry, Alformer Industrial 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.
Alformer Industrial Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Alformer Industrial Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alformer Industrial Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Alformer Industrial 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.
Alformer Industrial Co (ROCO:4558) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.83 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 Alformer Industrial Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.66. Over the past decade, Alformer Industrial Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.87 to 13.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Alformer Industrial Co ranks #146 out of 345 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 42.3%.
Is Alformer Industrial Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Alformer Industrial Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.83 is near median its 10-year median of 2.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.87 to a high of 13.54. The Metals & Mining industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.09. Alformer Industrial Co's value of 2.83 is 35.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alformer Industrial Co ranks #146 out of 345 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Alformer Industrial Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alformer Industrial Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Alformer Industrial Co ranks #146 out of 345 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Alformer Industrial Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.09. Alformer Industrial Co's value of 2.83 is 35.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Alformer Industrial Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.87 to 13.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.66 vs. the industry median of 2.09, Alformer Industrial 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 a Metals & Mining company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Metals & Mining companies is 2.09, based on 345 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. Alformer Industrial Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.83 is 35.4% 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 Alformer Industrial Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alformer Industrial Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.83, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alformer Industrial Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alformer Industrial Co (ROCO:4558) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$27.13, compared to a current price of NT$17.40 — trading 35.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.83, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.66 and 35.4% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.09. Alformer Industrial Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 7 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 Alformer Industrial Co (ROCO:4558), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.83 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 Alformer Industrial Co (ROCO:4558) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alformer Industrial Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$17.40 is trading 35.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$27.13.
GuruFocus considers Alformer Industrial Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:4558:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.83 (near median its 10-year median of 2.66)
GF Value™: NT$27.13 vs. price of NT$17.40 (35.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.4% above the Metals & Mining median (#146 of 345)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4558 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alformer Industrial Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of aluminum extrusion products. Its products comprise of Aluminum Grilles, Curtain Walls, Aluminum Solar Frames, Green House, Bike Components and Furniture Components among others.
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