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Edison OptoTPE:3591 -5.85%74 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 19.16 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 77% above its 10-year median of 10.85. GuruFocus rates TPE:3591 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$24.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,402 Hardware companies, Edison Opto ranks better than 96.15% on this metric.
Edison Opto's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.16.
The historical rank and industry rank for Edison Opto's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:3591'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.18 Med: 10.85 Max: 22.51
Current: 19.16
During the past 13 years, Edison Opto's highest Yield on Cost was 22.51. The lowest was 2.18. And the median was 10.85.
TPE:3591's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 96.15% of 1402
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.105
vs TPE:3591: 19.16
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.
Edison Opto 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TPE:3591 vs APH, GLW, TEL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Edison Opto'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.
Edison Opto 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Edison Opto's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Edison Opto'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.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Edison Opto is calculated as
Edison Opto (TPE:3591) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 19.16 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 Edison Opto and its competitors. This is 77% above median its historical median of 10.85. Over the past decade, Edison Opto's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.18 to 22.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Edison Opto ranks #54 out of 1402 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 3.9%.
Is Edison Opto's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Edison Opto's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 19.16 is 77% above median its 10-year median of 10.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.18 to a high of 22.51. The Hardware industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.11. Edison Opto's value of 19.16 is 810.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Edison Opto ranks #54 out of 1402 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Edison Opto has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Edison Opto's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Edison Opto ranks #54 out of 1402 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Edison Opto in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.11. Edison Opto's value of 19.16 is 810.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Edison Opto's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.18 to 22.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.85 vs. the industry median of 2.11, Edison Opto 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. Edison Opto's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 19.16 is 810.2% 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 Edison Opto 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. Edison Opto's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 19.16, which is 77% above median its own 10-year median of 10.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Edison Opto stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Edison Opto (TPE:3591) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$24.59, compared to a current price of NT$18.50 — trading 24.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 19.16, which is 77% above median its 10-year median of 10.85 and 810.2% above the Hardware industry median of 2.11. Edison Opto's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Edison Opto (TPE:3591), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 19.16 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 Edison Opto (TPE:3591) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Edison Opto stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$18.50 is trading 24.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$24.59.
GuruFocus considers Edison Opto to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:3591:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 19.16 (77% above median its 10-year median of 10.85)
GF Value™: NT$24.59 vs. price of NT$18.50 (24.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 810.2% above the Hardware median (#54 of 1402)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3591 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Edison Opto Corp is engaged in manufacturing, selling, researching, and developing LED components, modules, and finished products in general lighting and automotive lighting areas. The company's operating segments include The Company; Edison Opto (Dong Guan) Co. Ltd; Yangzhou Edison Opto Corporation; Yangzhou Edison-Litek Opto Corporation; Edison-Litek Opto Corporation, and other subsidiaries. It generates maximum revenue from the Company segment.
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