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China MotorTPE:2204 -1.75%78 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.99 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 7.20. GuruFocus rates TPE:2204 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$66.10 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 857 Vehicles & Parts companies, China Motor ranks better than 75.38% on this metric.
China Motor's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.99.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Motor's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2204'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.71 Med: 7.2 Max: 16.7
Current: 6.99
During the past 13 years, China Motor's highest Yield on Cost was 16.70. The lowest was 2.71. And the median was 7.20.
TPE:2204's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 75.38% of 857
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.11
vs TPE:2204: 6.99
China Motor (TPE:2204) 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 Motor 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TPE:2204 vs TSLA, GM, F: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, China Motor'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 Motor 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, China Motor's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Motor'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 Motor is calculated as
China Motor (TPE:2204) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.99 as of Aug. 05, 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 Motor and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.20. Over the past decade, China Motor's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.71 to 16.70. According to the industry distribution chart, China Motor ranks #211 out of 857 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 24.6%.
Is China Motor's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
China Motor's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.99 is near median its 10-year median of 7.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.71 to a high of 16.70. The Vehicles & Parts industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.11. China Motor's value of 6.99 is 124.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Motor ranks #211 out of 857 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Motor has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Motor's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, China Motor ranks #211 out of 857 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places China Motor in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.11. China Motor's value of 6.99 is 124.8% above this benchmark. Historically, China Motor's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.71 to 16.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.20 vs. the industry median of 3.11, China Motor 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.11, based on 857 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 Motor's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.99 is 124.8% 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 China Motor and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Motor's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.99, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Motor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Motor (TPE:2204) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$66.10, compared to a current price of NT$50.60 — trading 23.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.99, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.20 and 124.8% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.11. China Motor's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 12 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 Motor (TPE:2204), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.99 as of Aug. 05, 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 Motor (TPE:2204) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Motor stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$50.60 is trading 23.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$66.10.
GuruFocus considers China Motor to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2204:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 6.99 (near median its 10-year median of 7.20)
GF Value™: NT$66.10 vs. price of NT$50.60 (23.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 124.8% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#211 of 857)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2204 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Motor Corp is engaged in the manufacture and sale of automobiles and their related parts and components. Its products are Sedan, RVs, LCVs, trucks, EVs, Electric scooters, and AGVs. Its reportable segments were vehicle manufacturing, channel, and others. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Vehicle manufacturing segment.
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