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E Ink HoldingsROCO:8069 -6.52%85 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.42 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 6.10. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8069 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$253.26 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,386 Hardware companies, E Ink Holdings ranks better than 83.69% on this metric.
E Ink Holdings's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.42.
The historical rank and industry rank for E Ink Holdings's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:8069'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.65 Med: 6.1 Max: 23.33
Current: 8.42
During the past 13 years, E Ink Holdings's highest Yield on Cost was 23.33. The lowest was 2.65. And the median was 6.10.
ROCO:8069's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 83.69% of 1386
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.08
vs ROCO:8069: 8.42
E Ink Holdings (ROCO:8069) 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.
E Ink Holdings 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
ROCO:8069 vs APH, GLW, TEL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, E Ink Holdings'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.
E Ink Holdings 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, E Ink Holdings's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where E Ink Holdings'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.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of E Ink Holdings is calculated as
E Ink Holdings (ROCO:8069) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.42 as of Aug. 12, 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 E Ink Holdings and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 6.10. Over the past decade, E Ink Holdings' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.65 to 23.33. According to the industry distribution chart, E Ink Holdings ranks #226 out of 1386 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 16.3%.
Is E Ink Holdings' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
E Ink Holdings' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.42 is 38% above median its 10-year median of 6.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.65 to a high of 23.33. The Hardware industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.08. E Ink Holdings' value of 8.42 is 304.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, E Ink Holdings ranks #226 out of 1386 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, E Ink Holdings has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does E Ink Holdings' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, E Ink Holdings ranks #226 out of 1386 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places E Ink Holdings in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.08. E Ink Holdings' value of 8.42 is 304.8% above this benchmark. Historically, E Ink Holdings' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.65 to 23.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.10 vs. the industry median of 2.08, E Ink Holdings 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 2.08, based on 1,386 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. E Ink Holdings's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.42 is 304.8% 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 E Ink Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. E Ink Holdings's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.42, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 6.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is E Ink Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, E Ink Holdings (ROCO:8069) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$253.26, compared to a current price of NT$165.00 — trading 34.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.42, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 6.10 and 304.8% above the Hardware industry median of 2.08. E Ink Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 3 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 E Ink Holdings (ROCO:8069), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.42 as of Aug. 12, 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 E Ink Holdings (ROCO:8069) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, E Ink Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$165.00 is trading 34.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$253.26.
GuruFocus considers E Ink Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:8069:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 8.42 (38% above median its 10-year median of 6.10)
GF Value™: NT$253.26 vs. price of NT$165.00 (34.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 304.8% above the Hardware median (#226 of 1386)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8069 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
E Ink Holdings Inc researches, develops, manufactures, and sells electronic paper display panels. The Company sells e-paper products such as Internet of Things applications and consumer electronics. The Group operates in three principal geographical areas - ROC, Asia and America.
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