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Tripod TechnologyTPE:3044 -7.94%88 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.25 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates TPE:3044 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$289.76 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 1,402 Hardware companies, Tripod Technology ranks better than 68.62% on this metric.
Tripod Technology's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.25.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tripod Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:3044'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.35 Med: 6 Max: 15.62
Current: 4.25
During the past 13 years, Tripod Technology's highest Yield on Cost was 15.62. The lowest was 2.35. And the median was 6.00.
TPE:3044's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 68.62% of 1402
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.105
vs TPE:3044: 4.25
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.
Tripod Technology 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TPE:3044 vs APH, GLW, TEL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Tripod 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.
Tripod Technology 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Tripod Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tripod Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
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.
Tripod Technology (TPE:3044) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.25 as of Jul. 29, 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 Tripod Technology and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Tripod Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.35 to 15.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Tripod Technology ranks #440 out of 1402 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 31.4%.
Is Tripod Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Tripod Technology's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.25 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.35 to a high of 15.62. The Hardware industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.11. Tripod Technology's value of 4.25 is 101.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tripod Technology ranks #440 out of 1402 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tripod Technology has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tripod Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Tripod Technology ranks #440 out of 1402 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Tripod Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.11. Tripod Technology's value of 4.25 is 101.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Tripod Technology's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.35 to 15.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.00 vs. the industry median of 2.11, Tripod 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 Hardware company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Hardware companies is 2.11, based on 1,402 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. Tripod Technology's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.25 is 101.9% 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 Tripod Technology 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. Tripod Technology's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.25, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tripod Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tripod Technology (TPE:3044) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$289.76, compared to a current price of NT$359.50 — trading 24.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.25, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 6.00 and 101.9% above the Hardware industry median of 2.11. Tripod Technology's overall GF Score™ is 88/100. 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 Tripod Technology (TPE:3044), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.25 as of Jul. 29, 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 Tripod Technology (TPE:3044) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tripod Technology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$359.50 is trading 24.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$289.76.
GuruFocus considers Tripod Technology to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:3044:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 4.25 (29% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
GF Value™: NT$289.76 vs. price of NT$359.50 (24.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 101.9% above the Hardware median (#440 of 1402)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3044 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tripod Technology Corporation manufactures and distributes printed circuit boards, electronic cash registers, and is engaged in the design, manufacture, and sale of a variety of devices produced using computer automation. The company focuses on the production and sale of printed circuit boards, and this segment provides the majority of the company's revenue. The company's products include various boards for memory modules, thin-film-transistor liquid-crystal displays, telecommunications boards, hard disks, automotive, servers, substrates, and other services. The vast majority of revenue is earned from customers in Mainland China; however, the company also does business in Taiwan, Malaysia, and South Korea, among others.
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