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Ascent Development CoTPE:1439 +0.90%47 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.07 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 1.18. GuruFocus rates TPE:1439 with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$50.86 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 869 Real Estate companies, Ascent Development Co ranks worse than 84.12% on this metric.
Ascent Development Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.07.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ascent Development Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1439'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.8 Med: 1.18 Max: 22.94
Current: 1.07
During the past 13 years, Ascent Development Co's highest Yield on Cost was 22.94. The lowest was 0.80. And the median was 1.18.
TPE:1439's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 84.12% of 869
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 3.73
vs TPE:1439: 1.07
Ascent Development Co (TPE:1439) 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.
Ascent Development Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
Ascent Development Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Ascent Development 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.
Ascent Development Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Ascent Development Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ascent Development Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Ascent Development 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.
Ascent Development Co (TPE:1439) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.07 as of Aug. 04, 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 Ascent Development Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.18. Over the past decade, Ascent Development Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.80 to 22.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Ascent Development Co ranks #731 out of 869 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 84.1%.
Is Ascent Development Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Ascent Development Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.07 is near median its 10-year median of 1.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.80 to a high of 22.94. The Real Estate industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.73. Ascent Development Co's value of 1.07 is 71.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ascent Development Co ranks #731 out of 869 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ascent Development Co has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ascent Development Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Ascent Development Co ranks #731 out of 869 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Ascent Development Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.73. Ascent Development Co's value of 1.07 is 71.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Ascent Development Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.80 to 22.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.18 vs. the industry median of 3.73, Ascent Development Co has consistently been below 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 Real Estate company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Real Estate companies is 3.73, based on 869 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. Ascent Development Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.07 is 71.3% below 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 Ascent Development Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ascent Development Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.07, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ascent Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Development Co (TPE:1439) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$50.86, compared to a current price of NT$28.50 — trading 44% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.07, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.18 and 71.3% below the Real Estate industry median of 3.73. Ascent Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Ascent Development Co (TPE:1439), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.07 as of Aug. 04, 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 Ascent Development Co (TPE:1439) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Development Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$28.50 is trading 44% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$50.86.
GuruFocus considers Ascent Development Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1439:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.07 (near median its 10-year median of 1.18)
GF Value™: NT$50.86 vs. price of NT$28.50 (44% below fair value)
Industry Position: 71.3% below the Real Estate median (#731 of 869)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1439 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ascent Development Co Ltd mainly engages in real estate development, lease, and sale. The Company is engaged in entrusting construction companies to build or sell buildings, and its business cycle is usually longer than one year. Its businesses include real estate investment development, construction, lease of residential properties, and building development, rental, and leasing. Its segments include construction project sales, which generate maximum revenue, service, lease, and others. The company generates revenue from Taiwan.
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