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K Laser TechnologyTPE:2461 -1.43%69 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.65 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 5.11. GuruFocus rates TPE:2461 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$20.60 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 244 Packaging & Containers companies, K Laser Technology ranks better than 64.34% on this metric.
K Laser Technology's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.65.
The historical rank and industry rank for K Laser Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2461'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.65 Med: 5.11 Max: 9.7
Current: 4.65
During the past 13 years, K Laser Technology's highest Yield on Cost was 9.70. The lowest was 1.65. And the median was 5.11.
TPE:2461's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 64.34% of 244
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 3.015
vs TPE:2461: 4.65
K Laser Technology (TPE:2461) 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.
K Laser Technology 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TPE:2461 vs SW, PKG, IP: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, K Laser Technology'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.
K Laser Technology 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, K Laser Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where K Laser Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
K Laser Technology 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.
K Laser Technology (TPE:2461) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.65 as of Aug. 12, 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 K Laser Technology and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.11. Over the past decade, K Laser Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.65 to 9.70. According to the industry distribution chart, K Laser Technology ranks #87 out of 244 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 35.7%.
Is K Laser Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
K Laser Technology's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.65 is near median its 10-year median of 5.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.65 to a high of 9.70. The Packaging & Containers industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.02. K Laser Technology's value of 4.65 is 54.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, K Laser Technology ranks #87 out of 244 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, K Laser Technology has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does K Laser Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, K Laser Technology ranks #87 out of 244 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts K Laser Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.02. K Laser Technology's value of 4.65 is 54.2% above this benchmark. Historically, K Laser Technology's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.65 to 9.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.11 vs. the industry median of 3.02, K Laser Technology 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Packaging & Containers companies is 3.02, based on 244 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. K Laser Technology's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.65 is 54.2% 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 K Laser Technology and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. K Laser Technology's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.65, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is K Laser Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K Laser Technology (TPE:2461) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$20.60, compared to a current price of NT$17.25 — trading 16.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.65, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.11 and 54.2% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 3.02. K Laser Technology's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 K Laser Technology (TPE:2461), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.65 as of Aug. 12, 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 K Laser Technology (TPE:2461) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K Laser Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$17.25 is trading 16.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$20.60.
GuruFocus considers K Laser Technology to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2461:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 4.65 (near median its 10-year median of 5.11)
GF Value™: NT$20.60 vs. price of NT$17.25 (16.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 54.2% above the Packaging & Containers median (#87 of 244)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2461 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
K Laser Technology Inc is engaged research and development, production, manufacturing, and sales of laser holographic packaging materials as well as import and export trade. Its product offerings include holographic films, holographic paper products, and hot & cold foils, lamination paper, transfer paper, and others. The company's geographical segments are China, Other regions of Asia, and Others.
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