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RichWave TechnologyTPE:4968 +9.93%73 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.83 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 53% above its 10-year median of 1.20. GuruFocus rates TPE:4968 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$195.71 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 538 Semiconductors companies, RichWave Technology ranks better than 57.99% on this metric.
RichWave Technology's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.83.
The historical rank and industry rank for RichWave Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:4968'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3 Med: 1.2 Max: 6.92
Current: 1.83
During the past 13 years, RichWave Technology's highest Yield on Cost was 6.92. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 1.20.
TPE:4968's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 57.99% of 538
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 1.175
vs TPE:4968: 1.83
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.
RichWave Technology 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TPE:4968 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, RichWave 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.
RichWave Technology 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, RichWave Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RichWave 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.
RichWave Technology (TPE:4968) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.83 as of Aug. 01, 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 RichWave Technology and its competitors. This is 53% above median its historical median of 1.20. Over the past decade, RichWave Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.30 to 6.92. According to the industry distribution chart, RichWave Technology ranks #226 out of 538 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 42%.
Is RichWave Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
RichWave Technology's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.83 is 53% above median its 10-year median of 1.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 6.92. The Semiconductors industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.18. RichWave Technology's value of 1.83 is 55.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RichWave Technology ranks #226 out of 538 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, RichWave Technology has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RichWave Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, RichWave Technology ranks #226 out of 538 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts RichWave Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.18. RichWave Technology's value of 1.83 is 55.7% above this benchmark. Historically, RichWave Technology's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.30 to 6.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.20 vs. the industry median of 1.18, RichWave 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 Semiconductors company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Semiconductors companies is 1.18, based on 538 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. RichWave Technology's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.83 is 55.7% 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 RichWave Technology and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RichWave Technology's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.83, which is 53% above median its own 10-year median of 1.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RichWave Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RichWave Technology (TPE:4968) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$195.71, compared to a current price of NT$97.40 — trading 50.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.83, which is 53% above median its 10-year median of 1.20 and 55.7% above the Semiconductors industry median of 1.18. RichWave Technology's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 1 warning sign 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 RichWave Technology (TPE:4968), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.83 as of Aug. 01, 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 RichWave Technology (TPE:4968) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RichWave Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$97.40 is trading 50.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$195.71.
GuruFocus considers RichWave Technology to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TPE:4968:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.83 (53% above median its 10-year median of 1.20)
GF Value™: NT$195.71 vs. price of NT$97.40 (50.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 55.7% above the Semiconductors median (#226 of 538)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4968 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
RichWave Technology Corp is a fabless IC design company. The company is engaged in the research and development, design, integration, and manufacturing and sales of integrated circuits for wireless communication products. Its product includes a front-end module, power amplifier, switch, and GPS LNA. Its products are used in networking, mobile phones, broadcasting, surveillance, and automotive rearview applications. The company operates majorly in Taiwan, China, Korea, and Others, with the majority of revenue from Taiwan and China.
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