China SteelTPE:2002 -2.11%67 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.17 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 2.32. GuruFocus rates TPE:2002 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$20.91 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 318 Steel companies, China Steel ranks worse than 75.47% on this metric.
China Steel's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.17.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Steel's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2002'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.51 Med: 2.32 Max: 8.27
Current: 1.17
During the past 13 years, China Steel's highest Yield on Cost was 8.27. The lowest was 0.51. And the median was 2.32.
TPE:2002's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 75.47% of 318
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 3.315
vs TPE:2002: 1.17
China Steel (TPE:2002) 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.
China Steel 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TPE:2002 vs NUE, STLD, RS: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, China Steel'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.
China Steel 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, China Steel's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Steel'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 China Steel is calculated as
China Steel (TPE:2002) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.17 as of Jul. 08, 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 China Steel and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 2.32. Over the past decade, China Steel's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.51 to 8.27. According to the industry distribution chart, China Steel ranks #240 out of 318 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 75.5%.
Is China Steel's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
China Steel's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.17 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 2.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.51 to a high of 8.27. The Steel industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.32. China Steel's value of 1.17 is 64.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Steel ranks #240 out of 318 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Steel has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Steel's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, China Steel ranks #240 out of 318 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places China Steel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.32. China Steel's value of 1.17 is 64.7% below this benchmark. Historically, China Steel's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.51 to 8.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.32 vs. the industry median of 3.32, China Steel 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 Steel company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Steel companies is 3.32, based on 318 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. China Steel's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.17 is 64.7% 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 China Steel and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Steel's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.17, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 2.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Steel (TPE:2002) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$20.91, compared to a current price of NT$18.60 — trading 11% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.17, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 2.32 and 64.7% below the Steel industry median of 3.32. China Steel's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 7 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 China Steel (TPE:2002), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.17 as of Jul. 08, 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 China Steel (TPE:2002) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Steel stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$18.60 is trading 11% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$20.91.
GuruFocus considers China Steel to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2002:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.17 (50% below median its 10-year median of 2.32)
GF Value™: NT$20.91 vs. price of NT$18.60 (11% below fair value)
Industry Position: 64.7% below the Steel median (#240 of 318)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2002 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Steel Corp is a steelmaker in Taiwan. It manufactures and sells steel products and engages in mechanical, communications, and electrical engineering. The company's product portfolio includes plates, bars, wire rods, hot and cold rolled coils, electro-galvanized coils, electrical steel coils, and hot-dip galvanized coils. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: Steel Department and Non-Steel Department. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Steel department segment, which manufactures and sells steel products. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from Taiwan, followed by Vietnam, Malaysia, India, China, and other regions.
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