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North-Star International CoROCO:8927 +0.25%66 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.15 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 3.28. GuruFocus rates ROCO:8927 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$52.14 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 577 Retail - Cyclical companies, North-Star International Co ranks better than 59.62% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for North-Star International Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:8927'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.27 Med: 3.28 Max: 4.74
Current: 4.15
During the past 13 years, North-Star International Co's highest Yield on Cost was 4.74. The lowest was 1.27. And the median was 3.28.
ROCO:8927's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 59.62% of 577
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.24
vs ROCO:8927: 4.15
North-Star International Co (ROCO:8927) 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.
North-Star International Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
ROCO:8927 vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, North-Star International 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.
North-Star International Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, North-Star International Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where North-Star International Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
North-Star International 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.
North-Star International Co (ROCO:8927) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.15 as of Aug. 15, 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 North-Star International Co and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 3.28. Over the past decade, North-Star International Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.27 to 4.74. According to the industry distribution chart, North-Star International Co ranks #233 out of 577 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 40.4%.
Is North-Star International Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
North-Star International Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.15 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 3.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.27 to a high of 4.74. The Retail - Cyclical industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.24. North-Star International Co's value of 4.15 is 28.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, North-Star International Co ranks #233 out of 577 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, North-Star International Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does North-Star International Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, North-Star International Co ranks #233 out of 577 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts North-Star International Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.24. North-Star International Co's value of 4.15 is 28.1% above this benchmark. Historically, North-Star International Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.27 to 4.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.28 vs. the industry median of 3.24, North-Star International 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.24, based on 577 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. North-Star International Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.15 is 28.1% 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 North-Star International Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. North-Star International Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.15, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 3.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is North-Star International Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, North-Star International Co (ROCO:8927) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$52.14, compared to a current price of NT$19.95 — trading 61.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.15, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 3.28 and 28.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.24. North-Star International Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 North-Star International Co (ROCO:8927), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.15 as of Aug. 15, 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 North-Star International Co (ROCO:8927) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, North-Star International Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$19.95 is trading 61.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$52.14.
GuruFocus considers North-Star International Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:8927:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 4.15 (27% above median its 10-year median of 3.28)
GF Value™: NT$52.14 vs. price of NT$19.95 (61.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#233 of 577)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8927 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
North-Star International Co Ltd is mainly engaged in petrol filling stations and the retail business of gasoline products. In addition, for the diversification operation of the Group, the Group has been expanding into hotels, real estate development and sale, as well as renewable energy development services. The Group has three reportable segments: gasoline sales, restaurant and travel service, and optoelectronics business. The gasoline sales segment, which generates maximum revenue, is engaged in retailing petrol filling stations and gasoline products. The restaurant and travel service segment is engaged in the hotel and restaurant industry. The optoelectronics business segment is engaged in solar power generation, energy storage, and electricity sales.
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