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WT Microelectronics CoTPE:3036 -0.96%79 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.27 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 8.75. GuruFocus rates TPE:3036 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$218.33 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,404 Hardware companies, WT Microelectronics Co ranks better than 78.85% on this metric.
WT Microelectronics Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.27.
The historical rank and industry rank for WT Microelectronics Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:3036'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.23 Med: 8.75 Max: 22.36
Current: 6.27
During the past 13 years, WT Microelectronics Co's highest Yield on Cost was 22.36. The lowest was 2.23. And the median was 8.75.
TPE:3036's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 78.85% of 1404
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.11
vs TPE:3036: 6.27
WT Microelectronics Co (TPE:3036) 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.
WT Microelectronics Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TPE:3036 vs APH, GLW, TEL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, WT Microelectronics 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.
WT Microelectronics Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, WT Microelectronics Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WT Microelectronics Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
WT Microelectronics 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.
WT Microelectronics Co (TPE:3036) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.27 as of Jul. 27, 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 WT Microelectronics Co and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 8.75. Over the past decade, WT Microelectronics Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.23 to 22.36. According to the industry distribution chart, WT Microelectronics Co ranks #297 out of 1404 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 21.2%.
Is WT Microelectronics Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
WT Microelectronics Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.27 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 8.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.23 to a high of 22.36. The Hardware industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.11. WT Microelectronics Co's value of 6.27 is 197.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WT Microelectronics Co ranks #297 out of 1404 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, WT Microelectronics Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WT Microelectronics Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, WT Microelectronics Co ranks #297 out of 1404 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places WT Microelectronics Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.11. WT Microelectronics Co's value of 6.27 is 197.2% above this benchmark. Historically, WT Microelectronics Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.23 to 22.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.75 vs. the industry median of 2.11, WT Microelectronics Co 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 2.11, based on 1,404 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. WT Microelectronics Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.27 is 197.2% 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 WT Microelectronics Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WT Microelectronics Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.27, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 8.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WT Microelectronics Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WT Microelectronics Co (TPE:3036) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$218.33, compared to a current price of NT$205.50 — trading 5.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.27, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 8.75 and 197.2% above the Hardware industry median of 2.11. WT Microelectronics Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 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 WT Microelectronics Co (TPE:3036), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.27 as of Jul. 27, 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 WT Microelectronics Co (TPE:3036) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WT Microelectronics Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$205.50 is trading 5.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$218.33.
GuruFocus considers WT Microelectronics Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:3036:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 6.27 (28% below median its 10-year median of 8.75)
GF Value™: NT$218.33 vs. price of NT$205.50 (5.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 197.2% above the Hardware median (#297 of 1404)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3036 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
WT Microelectronics Co Ltd develops and sells electronic and communication components. The company acts as a bridge between the upstream and downstream of the semiconductor industry, providing the professional supply chain management services to original equipment manufacturers and customers. The company depends on a host of marketing and sales channels to help deliver value-added technical support, explore component application opportunities, and facilitate product development timelines.
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