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First Copper Technology CoTPE:2009 -2.35%73 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.34 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 1.78. GuruFocus rates TPE:2009 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$39.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 344 Metals & Mining companies, First Copper Technology Co ranks worse than 66.57% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for First Copper Technology Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2009'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.75 Med: 1.78 Max: 6.11
Current: 1.34
During the past 13 years, First Copper Technology Co's highest Yield on Cost was 6.11. The lowest was 0.75. And the median was 1.78.
TPE:2009's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 66.57% of 344
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.375
vs TPE:2009: 1.34
First Copper Technology Co (TPE:2009) 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.
First Copper Technology Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TPE:2009 vs SCCO, FCX: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, First Copper Technology 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.
First Copper Technology Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, First Copper Technology Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Copper Technology Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
First Copper Technology 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.
First Copper Technology Co (TPE:2009) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.34 as of Jul. 26, 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 First Copper Technology Co and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 1.78. Over the past decade, First Copper Technology Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.75 to 6.11. According to the industry distribution chart, First Copper Technology Co ranks #229 out of 344 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 66.6%.
Is First Copper Technology Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
First Copper Technology Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.34 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 1.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.75 to a high of 6.11. The Metals & Mining industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.38. First Copper Technology Co's value of 1.34 is 43.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Copper Technology Co ranks #229 out of 344 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, First Copper Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Copper Technology Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, First Copper Technology Co ranks #229 out of 344 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places First Copper Technology Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.38. First Copper Technology Co's value of 1.34 is 43.6% below this benchmark. Historically, First Copper Technology Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.75 to 6.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.78 vs. the industry median of 2.38, First Copper Technology Co 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Metals & Mining companies is 2.38, based on 344 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. First Copper Technology Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.34 is 43.6% 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 First Copper Technology Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Copper Technology Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.34, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 1.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Copper Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Copper Technology Co (TPE:2009) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$39.83, compared to a current price of NT$37.40 — trading 6.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.34, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 1.78 and 43.6% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.38. First Copper Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 5 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 First Copper Technology Co (TPE:2009), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.34 as of Jul. 26, 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 First Copper Technology Co (TPE:2009) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Copper Technology Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$37.40 is trading 6.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$39.83.
GuruFocus considers First Copper Technology Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2009:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.34 (25% below median its 10-year median of 1.78)
GF Value™: NT$39.83 vs. price of NT$37.40 (6.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43.6% below the Metals & Mining median (#229 of 344)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2009 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
First Copper Technology Co Ltd is Taiwan based company. The company is engaged in the manufacture and sale of copper wire and copper plate, and the processing of scrap iron and copper. Geographically the company earns revenue in Taiwan, Mainland China, Japan, and others.
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