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Universal CementTPE:1104 -0.37%84 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 14.00 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 10.49. GuruFocus rates TPE:1104 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$29.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 256 Building Materials companies, Universal Cement ranks better than 89.45% on this metric.
Universal Cement's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Universal Cement's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1104'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.49 Med: 10.49 Max: 26.54
Current: 14
During the past 13 years, Universal Cement's highest Yield on Cost was 26.54. The lowest was 6.49. And the median was 10.49.
TPE:1104's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 89.45% of 256
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 3.485
vs TPE:1104: 14.00
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.
Universal Cement 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TPE:1104 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Universal Cement'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.
Universal Cement 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Universal Cement's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Cement'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.
Universal Cement (TPE:1104) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 14.00 as of Jul. 27, 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 Universal Cement and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 10.49. Over the past decade, Universal Cement's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 6.49 to 26.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Cement ranks #27 out of 256 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 10.5%.
Is Universal Cement's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Universal Cement's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 14.00 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 10.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.49 to a high of 26.54. The Building Materials industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.49. Universal Cement's value of 14.00 is 301.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Cement ranks #27 out of 256 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Universal Cement has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Cement's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Universal Cement ranks #27 out of 256 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Universal Cement in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.49. Universal Cement's value of 14.00 is 301.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Universal Cement's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 6.49 to 26.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.49 vs. the industry median of 3.49, Universal Cement 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 Building Materials company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Building Materials companies is 3.49, based on 256 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. Universal Cement's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 14.00 is 301.7% 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 Universal Cement and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Cement's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 14.00, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 10.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Cement (TPE:1104) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$29.59, compared to a current price of NT$26.70 — trading 9.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 14.00, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 10.49 and 301.7% above the Building Materials industry median of 3.49. Universal Cement's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 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 Universal Cement (TPE:1104), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 14.00 as of Jul. 27, 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 Universal Cement (TPE:1104) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Cement stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$26.70 is trading 9.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$29.59.
GuruFocus considers Universal Cement to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1104:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 14.00 (33% above median its 10-year median of 10.49)
GF Value™: NT$29.59 vs. price of NT$26.70 (9.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 301.7% above the Building Materials median (#27 of 256)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1104 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Cement Corporation is a Taiwan-based company predominantly engaged in manufacturing and selling cement and related construction materials. The company's reportable segments include Building materials and others. The majority of its revenue is generated from the building materials segment which is engaged in manufacturing and selling cement, concrete, and gypsum board. Geographically, key revenue for the company is derived from Taiwan.
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