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Ares InternationalTPE:2471 +1.91%96 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 21.33 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 18.17. GuruFocus rates TPE:2471 with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$63.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,013 Software companies, Ares International ranks better than 97.33% on this metric.
Ares International's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.33.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ares International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2471'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.36 Med: 18.17 Max: 28.62
Current: 21.33
During the past 13 years, Ares International's highest Yield on Cost was 28.62. The lowest was 10.36. And the median was 18.17.
TPE:2471's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 97.33% of 1013
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.08
vs TPE:2471: 21.33
Ares International (TPE:2471) 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.
Ares International 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TPE:2471 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Ares International'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.
Ares International 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Ares International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ares International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Ares International 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.
Ares International (TPE:2471) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 21.33 as of Jul. 31, 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 Ares International and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 18.17. Over the past decade, Ares International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 10.36 to 28.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Ares International ranks #27 out of 1013 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 2.7%.
Is Ares International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Ares International's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 21.33 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 18.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.36 to a high of 28.62. The Software industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.08. Ares International's value of 21.33 is 592.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ares International ranks #27 out of 1013 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ares International has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ares International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Ares International ranks #27 out of 1013 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Ares International in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.08. Ares International's value of 21.33 is 592.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Ares International's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 10.36 to 28.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.17 vs. the industry median of 3.08, Ares International 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 Software company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Software companies is 3.08, based on 1,013 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. Ares International's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 21.33 is 592.5% 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 Ares International and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ares International's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 21.33, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 18.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ares International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ares International (TPE:2471) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$63.08, compared to a current price of NT$48.10 — trading 23.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 21.33, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 18.17 and 592.5% above the Software industry median of 3.08. Ares International's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 2 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 Ares International (TPE:2471), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 21.33 as of Jul. 31, 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 Ares International (TPE:2471) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ares International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$48.10 is trading 23.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$63.08.
GuruFocus considers Ares International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2471:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 21.33 (17% above median its 10-year median of 18.17)
GF Value™: NT$63.08 vs. price of NT$48.10 (23.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 592.5% above the Software median (#27 of 1013)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2471 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ares International Corp is a Taiwan-based company. The company is engaged in the design, sales, lease, maintenance, and technology consultation of computer equipment, internet, and related software, and analysis, design, modification, installation, and maintenance of application software. Its reporting segments include the Commercial segment, Financial business segment, and Project segment. The geographical regions in which the company operates are Asia, Taiwan, America, and Others.
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