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Transcend InformationTPE:2451 -3.45%81 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.12 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 41% below its 10-year median of 10.38. GuruFocus rates TPE:2451 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$496.07 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,382 Hardware companies, Transcend Information ranks better than 78.94% on this metric.
Transcend Information's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 6.12.
The historical rank and industry rank for Transcend Information's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2451'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.73 Med: 10.38 Max: 15.39
Current: 6.12
During the past 13 years, Transcend Information's highest Yield on Cost was 15.39. The lowest was 2.73. And the median was 10.38.
TPE:2451's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 78.94% of 1382
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.015
vs TPE:2451: 6.12
Transcend Information (TPE:2451) 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.
Transcend Information 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TPE:2451 vs DELL, ANET, SNDK: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Transcend Information'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.
Transcend Information 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Transcend Information's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Transcend Information's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Transcend Information 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.
Transcend Information (TPE:2451) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.12 as of Aug. 19, 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 Transcend Information and its competitors. This is 41% below median its historical median of 10.38. Over the past decade, Transcend Information's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.73 to 15.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Transcend Information ranks #291 out of 1382 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 21.1%.
Is Transcend Information's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Transcend Information's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.12 is 41% below median its 10-year median of 10.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.73 to a high of 15.39. The Hardware industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.02. Transcend Information's value of 6.12 is 203.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Transcend Information ranks #291 out of 1382 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Transcend Information has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Transcend Information's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to DELL and ANET?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Transcend Information ranks #291 out of 1382 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Transcend Information in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.02. Transcend Information's value of 6.12 is 203.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Transcend Information's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.73 to 15.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.38 vs. the industry median of 2.02, Transcend Information 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 Hardware company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Hardware companies is 2.02, based on 1,382 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. Transcend Information's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.12 is 203.7% 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 Transcend Information and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Transcend Information's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.12, which is 41% below median its own 10-year median of 10.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Transcend Information stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transcend Information (TPE:2451) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$496.07, compared to a current price of NT$280.00 — trading 43.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.12, which is 41% below median its 10-year median of 10.38 and 203.7% above the Hardware industry median of 2.02. Transcend Information's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Transcend Information (TPE:2451), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.12 as of Aug. 19, 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 Transcend Information (TPE:2451) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transcend Information stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$280.00 is trading 43.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$496.07.
GuruFocus considers Transcend Information to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2451:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 6.12 (41% below median its 10-year median of 10.38)
GF Value™: NT$496.07 vs. price of NT$280.00 (43.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 203.7% above the Hardware median (#291 of 1382)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2451 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Transcend Information Inc is engaged in manufacturing, processing and sales of computer software and hardware, peripheral equipment and other computer components. Its product portfolio includes solid-state drives, body cameras, personal cloud storage, memory cards, USB flash drives, memory modules, card readers, and multimedia products. The company generates revenue in the Americas, Europe, Taiwan, and other countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
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