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Shihlin Electric & EngineeringTPE:1503 -3.31%84 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.92 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 8.15. GuruFocus rates TPE:1503 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$201.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,922 Industrial Products companies, Shihlin Electric & Engineering ranks better than 80.75% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shihlin Electric & Engineering's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1503'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.67 Med: 8.15 Max: 10.74
Current: 5.92
During the past 13 years, Shihlin Electric & Engineering's highest Yield on Cost was 10.74. The lowest was 1.67. And the median was 8.15.
TPE:1503's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 80.75% of 1922
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.945
vs TPE:1503: 5.92
Shihlin Electric & Engineering (TPE:1503) 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.
Shihlin Electric & Engineering 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TPE:1503 vs VRT, BE: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Shihlin Electric & Engineering'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.
Shihlin Electric & Engineering 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Shihlin Electric & Engineering's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shihlin Electric & Engineering's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Shihlin Electric & Engineering 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.
Shihlin Electric & Engineering (TPE:1503) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.92 as of Jul. 24, 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 Shihlin Electric & Engineering and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 8.15. Over the past decade, Shihlin Electric & Engineering's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.67 to 10.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Shihlin Electric & Engineering ranks #370 out of 1922 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 19.3%.
Is Shihlin Electric & Engineering's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Shihlin Electric & Engineering's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.92 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 8.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.67 to a high of 10.74. The Industrial Products industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.95. Shihlin Electric & Engineering's value of 5.92 is 204.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shihlin Electric & Engineering ranks #370 out of 1922 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shihlin Electric & Engineering has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shihlin Electric & Engineering's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Shihlin Electric & Engineering ranks #370 out of 1922 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Shihlin Electric & Engineering in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.95. Shihlin Electric & Engineering's value of 5.92 is 204.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Shihlin Electric & Engineering's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.67 to 10.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.15 vs. the industry median of 1.95, Shihlin Electric & Engineering 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Industrial Products companies is 1.95, based on 1,922 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. Shihlin Electric & Engineering's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.92 is 204.4% 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 Shihlin Electric & Engineering and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shihlin Electric & Engineering's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.92, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 8.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shihlin Electric & Engineering stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shihlin Electric & Engineering (TPE:1503) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$201.08, compared to a current price of NT$204.50 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.92, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 8.15 and 204.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.95. Shihlin Electric & Engineering's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Shihlin Electric & Engineering (TPE:1503), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.92 as of Jul. 24, 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 Shihlin Electric & Engineering (TPE:1503) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shihlin Electric & Engineering stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$204.50 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$201.08.
GuruFocus considers Shihlin Electric & Engineering to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1503:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 5.92 (27% below median its 10-year median of 8.15)
GF Value™: NT$201.08 vs. price of NT$204.50 (1.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 204.4% above the Industrial Products median (#370 of 1922)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1503 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shihlin Electric & Engineering Business Description
Shihlin Electric & Engineering Corp is engaged in the manufacture of heavy electrical equipment, electrical machinery, electrical automotive equipment and related parts, and the sale and lease of commercial buildings. Its product portfolio comprises low-voltage switches, solar inverters, charging stations, power transformers, capacitors, switchboards, etc. The group has four reportable segments: Electric Distribution, Automobile Parts, Automation Equipment and Parts, and Other. The majority of its revenue is generated by the Electric Distribution segment, which manufactures and sells heavy electric equipment. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Taiwan, followed by Mainland China, Vietnam, and other regions.
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