U-Best Innovative Technology Co (ROCO:4714) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.86 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — 40% Below Median

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ROCO:4714 U-Best Innovative Technology Co Ltd ROCO:4714
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What is U-Best Innovative Technology Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %?

U-Best Innovative Technology Co ROCO:4714 +0.96% 50 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.86 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 3.11. GuruFocus rates ROCO:4714 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$33.74 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,041 Chemicals companies, U-Best Innovative Technology Co ranks better than 51.78% on this metric.

U-Best Innovative Technology Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.86.


The historical rank and industry rank for U-Best Innovative Technology Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:4714' s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.6   Med: 3.11   Max: 14.64
Current: 1.86


During the past 13 years, U-Best Innovative Technology Co's highest Yield on Cost was 14.64. The lowest was 0.60. And the median was 3.11.


ROCO:4714's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than
51.78% of 1041 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.79 vs ROCO:4714: 1.86

U-Best Innovative Technology Co  (ROCO:4714) 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.


U-Best Innovative Technology Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms


ROCO:4714 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, U-Best Innovative 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.


U-Best Innovative Technology Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, U-Best Innovative Technology Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where U-Best Innovative Technology Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.


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U-Best Innovative 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.

Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of U-Best Innovative Technology Co is calculated as

Yield-on-Cost=Dividend Yield %*(1+Dividend Growth Rate)^5
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What does a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.86 mean?
U-Best Innovative Technology Co (ROCO:4714) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.86 as of Aug. 21, 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 U-Best Innovative Technology Co and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 3.11. Over the past decade, U-Best Innovative Technology Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.60 to 14.64. According to the industry distribution chart, U-Best Innovative Technology Co ranks #502 out of 1041 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 48.2%.
Is U-Best Innovative Technology Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
U-Best Innovative Technology Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.86 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 3.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 14.64. The Chemicals industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.79. U-Best Innovative Technology Co's value of 1.86 is 3.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, U-Best Innovative Technology Co ranks #502 out of 1041 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, U-Best Innovative Technology 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 U-Best Innovative Technology Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, U-Best Innovative Technology Co ranks #502 out of 1041 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts U-Best Innovative Technology Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.79. U-Best Innovative Technology Co's value of 1.86 is 3.9% above this benchmark. Historically, U-Best Innovative Technology Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.60 to 14.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.11 vs. the industry median of 1.79, U-Best Innovative 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 a Chemicals company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Chemicals companies is 1.79, based on 1,041 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. U-Best Innovative Technology Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.86 is 3.9% 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 U-Best Innovative Technology Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. U-Best Innovative Technology Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.86, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 3.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is U-Best Innovative Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, U-Best Innovative Technology Co (ROCO:4714) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$33.74, compared to a current price of NT$10.55 — trading 68.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.86, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 3.11 and 3.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.79. U-Best Innovative Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 8 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 U-Best Innovative Technology Co (ROCO:4714), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.86 as of Aug. 21, 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 U-Best Innovative Technology Co (ROCO:4714) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, U-Best Innovative Technology Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$10.55 is trading 68.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$33.74. GuruFocus considers U-Best Innovative Technology Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:4714:

  • 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.86 (40% below median its 10-year median of 3.11)
  • GF Value™: NT$33.74 vs. price of NT$10.55 (68.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 3.9% above the Chemicals median (#502 of 1041)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:4714 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


U-Best Innovative Technology Co Business Description

Address Number 258-26, Anding, Anjia Li, Anding District, Tainan, TWN
U-Best Innovative Technology Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and trading of polymer chemical raw materials, including polyurethane resins, adhesives, surface treatment agents, and solvents and the development, leasing, and sale of residential and office buildings. The company operates in two segments Manufacturing segment, and Construction segment.
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