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San Lien TechnologyROCO:5493 -0.92%88 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.05 as of Sep. 02, 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 5.45. GuruFocus rates ROCO:5493 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$99.36 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,374 Hardware companies, San Lien Technology ranks better than 59.9% on this metric.
San Lien Technology's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.05.
The historical rank and industry rank for San Lien Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:5493'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.33 Med: 5.45 Max: 12.84
Current: 3.05
During the past 13 years, San Lien Technology's highest Yield on Cost was 12.84. The lowest was 2.33. And the median was 5.45.
ROCO:5493's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 59.9% of 1374
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.055
vs ROCO:5493: 3.05
San Lien Technology (ROCO:5493) 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.
San Lien Technology 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
ROCO:5493 vs APH, GLW, TEL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, San Lien Technology'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.
San Lien Technology 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, San Lien Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where San Lien Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
San Lien Technology 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.
San Lien Technology (ROCO:5493) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.05 as of Sep. 02, 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 San Lien Technology and its competitors. This is 44% below median its historical median of 5.45. Over the past decade, San Lien Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.33 to 12.84. According to the industry distribution chart, San Lien Technology ranks #551 out of 1374 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 40.1%.
Is San Lien Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
San Lien Technology's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.05 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 5.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.33 to a high of 12.84. The Hardware industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.06. San Lien Technology's value of 3.05 is 48.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, San Lien Technology ranks #551 out of 1374 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, San Lien Technology has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does San Lien Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, San Lien Technology ranks #551 out of 1374 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts San Lien Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.06. San Lien Technology's value of 3.05 is 48.4% above this benchmark. Historically, San Lien Technology's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.33 to 12.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.45 vs. the industry median of 2.06, San Lien Technology 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 2.06, based on 1,374 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. San Lien Technology's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.05 is 48.4% 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 San Lien Technology and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. San Lien Technology's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.05, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 5.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is San Lien Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, San Lien Technology (ROCO:5493) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$99.36, compared to a current price of NT$86.00 — trading 13.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.05, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 5.45 and 48.4% above the Hardware industry median of 2.06. San Lien Technology's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 5 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 San Lien Technology (ROCO:5493), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.05 as of Sep. 02, 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 San Lien Technology (ROCO:5493) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, San Lien Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$86.00 is trading 13.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$99.36.
GuruFocus considers San Lien Technology to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:5493:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.05 (44% below median its 10-year median of 5.45)
GF Value™: NT$99.36 vs. price of NT$86.00 (13.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48.4% above the Hardware median (#551 of 1374)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5493 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
San Lien Technology Corp is engaged in the design, manufacturing, sales and system syndication of factory automation machinery and environmental protection facilities; system syndication of remote sensing, power monitoring, ocean monitoring, meteorological observation and navigation system; semiconductor equipment of plant; installation and sales of civil engineering safety monitoring technology service and geotechnical engineering safety monitoring technology service and other. The Groups reportable segment are Automatic monitoring business, Electronic material business, Sensing and equipment business overseas and Other. Majority of revenue is generated from the Automatic monitoring business segment. Geographically, it operates in Taiwan, Asia, and Others.
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