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The historical rank and industry rank for Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2008'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.33 Med: 2.33 Max: 4.19
Current: 3.22
During the past 13 years, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's highest Yield on Cost was 4.19. The lowest was 1.33. And the median was 2.33.
TPE:2008's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 50.47% of 319
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 3.28
vs TPE:2008: 3.22
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) 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.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TPE:2008 vs NUE, STLD, RS: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & 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.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel 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.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.22 as of Jul. 21, 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 Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 2.33. Over the past decade, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.33 to 4.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel ranks #161 out of 319 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 50.5%.
Is Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.22 is 38% above median its 10-year median of 2.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.33 to a high of 4.19. The Steel industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.28. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's value of 3.22 is 1.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel ranks #161 out of 319 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel ranks #161 out of 319 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.28. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's value of 3.22 is 1.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.33 to 4.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.33 vs. the industry median of 3.28, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & 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 3.28, based on 319 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. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.22 is 1.8% 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 Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.22, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 2.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$27.88, compared to a current price of NT$30.95 — trading 11% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.22, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 2.33 and 1.8% below the Steel industry median of 3.28. Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 9 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 Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.22 as of Jul. 21, 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 Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel (TPE:2008) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$30.95 is trading 11% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$27.88.
GuruFocus considers Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2008:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.22 (38% above median its 10-year median of 2.33)
GF Value™: NT$27.88 vs. price of NT$30.95 (11% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.8% below the Steel median (#161 of 319)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2008 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kao Hsing Chang Iron & Steel Corp is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and trading of steel pipes and cold-rolled steel sheets; manufacturing of metal architectural components; leasing; carpark management; and wholesale of other products. The majority of its revenue comes from the steel pipe department. Its geographical segments are Taiwan, United States and Japan, of which the majority of the revenue comes from Taiwan.
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