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SesodaTPE:1708 +4.44%69 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.35 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 9.59. GuruFocus rates TPE:1708 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$31.62 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,058 Chemicals companies, Sesoda ranks better than 90.55% on this metric.
Sesoda's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.35.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sesoda's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1708'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.73 Med: 9.59 Max: 43.46
Current: 9.35
During the past 13 years, Sesoda's highest Yield on Cost was 43.46. The lowest was 3.73. And the median was 9.59.
TPE:1708's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 90.55% of 1058
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.895
vs TPE:1708: 9.35
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.
Sesoda 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TPE:1708 vs DOW: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Sesoda'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.
Sesoda 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sesoda's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sesoda'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.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Sesoda is calculated as
Sesoda (TPE:1708) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.35 as of Aug. 02, 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 Sesoda and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.59. Over the past decade, Sesoda's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.73 to 43.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Sesoda ranks #100 out of 1058 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 9.5%.
Is Sesoda's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Sesoda's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.35 is near median its 10-year median of 9.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.73 to a high of 43.46. The Chemicals industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.90. Sesoda's value of 9.35 is 393.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sesoda ranks #100 out of 1058 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sesoda has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sesoda's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sesoda ranks #100 out of 1058 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Sesoda in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.90. Sesoda's value of 9.35 is 393.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Sesoda's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.73 to 43.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.59 vs. the industry median of 1.90, Sesoda 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 Chemicals company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Chemicals companies is 1.90, based on 1,058 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. Sesoda's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.35 is 393.4% 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 Sesoda and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sesoda's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.35, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sesoda stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sesoda (TPE:1708) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$31.62, compared to a current price of NT$48.25 — trading 52.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.35, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.59 and 393.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.90. Sesoda's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Sesoda (TPE:1708), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.35 as of Aug. 02, 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 Sesoda (TPE:1708) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sesoda stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$48.25 is trading 52.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$31.62.
GuruFocus considers Sesoda to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1708:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 9.35 (near median its 10-year median of 9.59)
GF Value™: NT$31.62 vs. price of NT$48.25 (52.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 393.4% above the Chemicals median (#100 of 1058)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1708 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sesoda Corp is engaged in the manufacturing and selling of pure soda ash, sodium bicarbonate, hydrochloric acid, ammonium bicarbonate power, and potassium sulfate. Geographically the company operates in Taiwan which generates key revenue, Japan, Pakistan, India, and Other countries.
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