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Aplex TechnologyROCO:6570 75 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.21 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 8.07. GuruFocus rates ROCO:6570 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$49.69 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,384 Hardware companies, Aplex Technology ranks better than 61.56% on this metric.
Aplex Technology's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.21.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aplex Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:6570'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.17 Med: 8.07 Max: 17.48
Current: 3.21
During the past 13 years, Aplex Technology's highest Yield on Cost was 17.48. The lowest was 3.17. And the median was 8.07.
ROCO:6570's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 61.56% of 1384
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.06
vs ROCO:6570: 3.21
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.
Aplex Technology 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
ROCO:6570 vs DELL, ANET, SNDK: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Aplex 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.
Aplex Technology 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Aplex Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aplex Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
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.
Aplex Technology (ROCO:6570) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.21 as of Aug. 14, 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 Aplex Technology and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 8.07. Over the past decade, Aplex Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.17 to 17.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Aplex Technology ranks #532 out of 1384 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 38.4%.
Is Aplex Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Aplex Technology's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.21 is 60% below median its 10-year median of 8.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.17 to a high of 17.48. The Hardware industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.06. Aplex Technology's value of 3.21 is 55.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aplex Technology ranks #532 out of 1384 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aplex Technology has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aplex Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to DELL and ANET?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Aplex Technology ranks #532 out of 1384 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Aplex Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.06. Aplex Technology's value of 3.21 is 55.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Aplex Technology's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.17 to 17.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.07 vs. the industry median of 2.06, Aplex 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 1,384 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. Aplex Technology's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.21 is 55.8% 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 Aplex 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. Aplex Technology's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.21, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 8.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aplex Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aplex Technology (ROCO:6570) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$49.69, compared to a current price of NT$57.30 — trading 15.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.21, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 8.07 and 55.8% above the Hardware industry median of 2.06. Aplex Technology's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Aplex Technology (ROCO:6570), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.21 as of Aug. 14, 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 Aplex Technology (ROCO:6570) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aplex Technology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$57.30 is trading 15.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$49.69.
GuruFocus considers Aplex Technology to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:6570:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.21 (60% below median its 10-year median of 8.07)
GF Value™: NT$49.69 vs. price of NT$57.30 (15.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.8% above the Hardware median (#532 of 1384)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:6570 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aplex Technology Inc is a primary business activities include the research and development and design of industrial computers, motherboards, and related products, as well as the manufacturing, wholesale, and retail of office machinery and components. The company has single operating segment. The company's solutions includes smart factory, surveillance, control and communication, machine vision, food and beverage automation, kiosk and ticketing, ATEX oil and gas, Smart warehousing, Smart Transportation, Healthcare, APLEX IOT solutions, OEM/ODM solutions, etc. The company has presence in Europe, Americas, Asia, and Oceania. The company generates majority of revenue from Europe.
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