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Hua Eng Wire & Cable CoTPE:1608 -2.18%83 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.20 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 99% above its 10-year median of 4.63. GuruFocus rates TPE:1608 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$30.61 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,913 Industrial Products companies, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co ranks better than 89.02% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1608'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.2 Med: 4.63 Max: 21.2
Current: 9.2
During the past 13 years, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's highest Yield on Cost was 21.20. The lowest was 1.20. And the median was 4.63.
TPE:1608's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 89.02% of 1913
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.96
vs TPE:1608: 9.20
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1608) 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.
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TPE:1608 vs VRT, BE: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Hua Eng Wire & Cable 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.
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Hua Eng Wire & Cable 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.
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1608) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.20 as of Jul. 30, 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 Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co and its competitors. This is 99% above median its historical median of 4.63. Over the past decade, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.20 to 21.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co ranks #210 out of 1913 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 11%.
Is Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.20 is 99% above median its 10-year median of 4.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.20 to a high of 21.20. The Industrial Products industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.96. Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's value of 9.20 is 369.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co ranks #210 out of 1913 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co ranks #210 out of 1913 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.96. Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's value of 9.20 is 369.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.20 to 21.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.63 vs. the industry median of 1.96, Hua Eng Wire & Cable 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Industrial Products companies is 1.96, based on 1,913 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. Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.20 is 369.4% 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 Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.20, which is 99% above median its own 10-year median of 4.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1608) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$30.61, compared to a current price of NT$26.95 — trading 12% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.20, which is 99% above median its 10-year median of 4.63 and 369.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.96. Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1608), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.20 as of Jul. 30, 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 Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co (TPE:1608) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$26.95 is trading 12% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$30.61.
GuruFocus considers Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1608:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 9.20 (99% above median its 10-year median of 4.63)
GF Value™: NT$30.61 vs. price of NT$26.95 (12% below fair value)
Industry Position: 369.4% above the Industrial Products median (#210 of 1913)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1608 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hua Eng Wire & Cable Co Ltd is engaged in the processing, manufacture, sale and construction of wire, cable and copper products. The company operates through three segments: Wire, Cable, and Copper. The Wire segment is responsible for producing oxygen-free copper wire and related products. The Cable segment, on the other hand, focuses on producing power cables, communication cables, and optical fiber cables. The company's Copper segment is engaged in producing copper plate. The company's other reportable segments are mainly involved in project contracting and material trading. The Cable segment generates the majority of the company's revenue. Geographically the company generates revenue from Taiwan, which contributes key revenue, Mainland China, and Others.
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