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Arcadyan TechnologyTPE:3596 -4.24%97 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.29 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 6.24. GuruFocus rates TPE:3596 with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$185.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,397 Hardware companies, Arcadyan Technology ranks better than 81.68% on this metric.
Arcadyan Technology's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.29.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arcadyan Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:3596'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.63 Med: 6.24 Max: 18.05
Current: 7.29
During the past 13 years, Arcadyan Technology's highest Yield on Cost was 18.05. The lowest was 2.63. And the median was 6.24.
TPE:3596's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 81.68% of 1397
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.14
vs TPE:3596: 7.29
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.
Arcadyan Technology 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TPE:3596 vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Arcadyan 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.
Arcadyan Technology 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Arcadyan Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arcadyan 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.
Arcadyan Technology (TPE:3596) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.29 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 Arcadyan Technology and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 6.24. Over the past decade, Arcadyan Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.63 to 18.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Arcadyan Technology ranks #256 out of 1397 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 18.3%.
Is Arcadyan Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Arcadyan Technology's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.29 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.63 to a high of 18.05. The Hardware industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.14. Arcadyan Technology's value of 7.29 is 240.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arcadyan Technology ranks #256 out of 1397 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arcadyan Technology has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arcadyan Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Arcadyan Technology ranks #256 out of 1397 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Arcadyan Technology in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.14. Arcadyan Technology's value of 7.29 is 240.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Arcadyan Technology's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.63 to 18.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.24 vs. the industry median of 2.14, Arcadyan 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 2.14, based on 1,397 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. Arcadyan Technology's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.29 is 240.7% 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 Arcadyan Technology and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arcadyan Technology's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.29, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 6.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arcadyan Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arcadyan Technology (TPE:3596) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$185.72, compared to a current price of NT$169.50 — trading 8.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.29, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.24 and 240.7% above the Hardware industry median of 2.14. Arcadyan Technology's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 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 Arcadyan Technology (TPE:3596), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.29 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 Arcadyan Technology (TPE:3596) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arcadyan Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$169.50 is trading 8.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$185.72.
GuruFocus considers Arcadyan Technology to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:3596:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 7.29 (17% above median its 10-year median of 6.24)
GF Value™: NT$185.72 vs. price of NT$169.50 (8.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 240.7% above the Hardware median (#256 of 1397)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:3596 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arcadyan Technology Corp offers network and communication equipment solutions across different market segments, including 5G, automotive, broadband, home multimedia, and home wireless networks. The Group operates a single operating segment, the networking product segment, which is mainly engaged in the research, development, manufacture, and sale of wireless LAN products, integrated digital home and mobile multimedia products, wireless audio-visual products, and digital set-top box products. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from America, followed by Europe, Asia, and other markets.
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