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Test Rite International CoTPE:2908 +0.68%63 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.28 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 4.47. GuruFocus rates TPE:2908 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$18.30 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 579 Retail - Cyclical companies, Test Rite International Co ranks worse than 63.9% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Test Rite International Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2908'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.28 Med: 4.47 Max: 6.84
Current: 2.28
During the past 13 years, Test Rite International Co's highest Yield on Cost was 6.84. The lowest was 2.28. And the median was 4.47.
TPE:2908's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 63.9% of 579
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.23
vs TPE:2908: 2.28
Test Rite International Co (TPE:2908) 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.
Test Rite International Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TPE:2908 vs HD, LOW, FND: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, Test Rite International 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.
Test Rite International Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Test Rite International Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Test Rite International Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Test Rite International 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.
Test Rite International Co (TPE:2908) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.28 as of Jul. 30, 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 Test Rite International Co and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 4.47. Over the past decade, Test Rite International Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.28 to 6.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Test Rite International Co ranks #370 out of 579 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 63.9%.
Is Test Rite International Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Test Rite International Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.28 is 49% below median its 10-year median of 4.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.28 to a high of 6.84. The Retail - Cyclical industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.23. Test Rite International Co's value of 2.28 is 29.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Test Rite International Co ranks #370 out of 579 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Test Rite International Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Test Rite International Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to HD and LOW?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Test Rite International Co ranks #370 out of 579 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Test Rite International Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.23. Test Rite International Co's value of 2.28 is 29.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Test Rite International Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.28 to 6.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.47 vs. the industry median of 3.23, Test Rite International 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.23, based on 579 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. Test Rite International Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.28 is 29.4% 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 Test Rite International Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Test Rite International Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.28, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 4.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Test Rite International Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Test Rite International Co (TPE:2908) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$18.30, compared to a current price of NT$22.15 — trading 21% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.28, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 4.47 and 29.4% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.23. Test Rite International Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 8 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 Test Rite International Co (TPE:2908), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.28 as of Jul. 30, 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 Test Rite International Co (TPE:2908) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Test Rite International Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$22.15 is trading 21% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$18.30.
GuruFocus considers Test Rite International Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2908:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.28 (49% below median its 10-year median of 4.47)
GF Value™: NT$18.30 vs. price of NT$22.15 (21% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.4% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#370 of 579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2908 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Test Rite International Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company that is principally engaged in the trading business and retail business. It mainly imports and exports hand tools, auto parts, machinery, furniture, and various home appliances. Test-Rite's marketplaces are located in the United States of America, Canada, Great Britain, France, Germany, Australia, etc.
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