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Desiccant TechnologyTPE:5292 +3.37%96 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.81 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 8.65. GuruFocus rates TPE:5292 with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$151.36 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 1,906 Industrial Products companies, Desiccant Technology ranks better than 93.18% on this metric.
Desiccant Technology's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.81.
The historical rank and industry rank for Desiccant Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:5292'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.15 Med: 8.65 Max: 11.81
Current: 11.81
During the past 11 years, Desiccant Technology's highest Yield on Cost was 11.81. The lowest was 5.15. And the median was 8.65.
TPE:5292's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 93.18% of 1906
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.94
vs TPE:5292: 11.81
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.
Desiccant Technology 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TPE:5292 vs VLTO, ZWS, CECO: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Desiccant 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.
Desiccant Technology 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Desiccant Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Desiccant 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.
Desiccant Technology (TPE:5292) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 11.81 as of Aug. 06, 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 Desiccant Technology and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 8.65. Over the past decade, Desiccant Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 5.15 to 11.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Desiccant Technology ranks #130 out of 1906 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 6.8%.
Is Desiccant Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Desiccant Technology's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 11.81 is 37% above median its 10-year median of 8.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.15 to a high of 11.81. The Industrial Products industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.94. Desiccant Technology's value of 11.81 is 508.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Desiccant Technology ranks #130 out of 1906 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Desiccant Technology has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Desiccant Technology's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to VLTO and ZWS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Desiccant Technology ranks #130 out of 1906 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Desiccant Technology in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.94. Desiccant Technology's value of 11.81 is 508.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Desiccant Technology's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 5.15 to 11.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.65 vs. the industry median of 1.94, Desiccant 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Industrial Products companies is 1.94, based on 1,906 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. Desiccant Technology's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 11.81 is 508.8% 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 Desiccant Technology and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Desiccant Technology's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.81, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 8.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Desiccant Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Desiccant Technology (TPE:5292) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$151.36, compared to a current price of NT$168.50 — trading 11.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.81, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 8.65 and 508.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.94. Desiccant Technology's overall GF Score™ is 96/100. 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 Desiccant Technology (TPE:5292), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 11.81 as of Aug. 06, 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 Desiccant Technology (TPE:5292) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Desiccant Technology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$168.50 is trading 11.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$151.36.
GuruFocus considers Desiccant Technology to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:5292:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 11.81 (37% above median its 10-year median of 8.65)
GF Value™: NT$151.36 vs. price of NT$168.50 (11.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 508.8% above the Industrial Products median (#130 of 1906)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:5292 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Desiccant Technology Corp engages mainly in manufacturing industrial dehumidification equipment, drying equipment, pollution control equipment, designing installation projects, contracting, and importing and exporting related products. The Group operates in three principal geographical areas - Taiwan, China, and Singapore. It generates the majority of its revenue from Taiwan.
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