KMC (Kuei Meng) International (TPE:5306) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.25 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — Near Median

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TPE:5306 KMC (Kuei Meng) International Inc TPE:5306
67 GF Score
Price NT$89.90
GF Value NT$117.96
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is KMC (Kuei Meng) International 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %?

KMC (Kuei Meng) International TPE:5306 +0.45% 67 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.25 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 2.17. GuruFocus rates TPE:5306 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$117.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 860 Vehicles & Parts companies, KMC (Kuei Meng) International ranks worse than 61.98% on this metric.

KMC (Kuei Meng) International's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.25.


The historical rank and industry rank for KMC (Kuei Meng) International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:5306' s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.67   Med: 2.17   Max: 5.68
Current: 2.25


During the past 13 years, KMC (Kuei Meng) International's highest Yield on Cost was 5.68. The lowest was 0.67. And the median was 2.17.


TPE:5306's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than
61.98% of 860 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.14 vs TPE:5306: 2.25

KMC (Kuei Meng) International  (TPE:5306) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation

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.


KMC (Kuei Meng) International 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms


TPE:5306 vs ORLY, AZO: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, KMC (Kuei Meng) International'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.


KMC (Kuei Meng) International 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, KMC (Kuei Meng) International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KMC (Kuei Meng) International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.


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KMC (Kuei Meng) International 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation

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 KMC (Kuei Meng) International is calculated as

Yield-on-Cost=Dividend Yield %*(1+Dividend Growth Rate)^5
Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % →
What does a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.25 mean?
KMC (Kuei Meng) International (TPE:5306) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.25 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 KMC (Kuei Meng) International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.17. Over the past decade, KMC (Kuei Meng) International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.67 to 5.68. According to the industry distribution chart, KMC (Kuei Meng) International ranks #533 out of 860 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 62%.
Is KMC (Kuei Meng) International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
KMC (Kuei Meng) International's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.25 is near median its 10-year median of 2.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.67 to a high of 5.68. The Vehicles & Parts industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.14. KMC (Kuei Meng) International's value of 2.25 is 28.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KMC (Kuei Meng) International ranks #533 out of 860 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, KMC (Kuei Meng) International has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KMC (Kuei Meng) International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, KMC (Kuei Meng) International ranks #533 out of 860 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places KMC (Kuei Meng) International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.14. KMC (Kuei Meng) International's value of 2.25 is 28.3% below this benchmark. Historically, KMC (Kuei Meng) International's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.67 to 5.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.17 vs. the industry median of 3.14, KMC (Kuei Meng) International has consistently been below 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.14, based on 860 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. KMC (Kuei Meng) International's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.25 is 28.3% below 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 KMC (Kuei Meng) International and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KMC (Kuei Meng) International's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.25, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KMC (Kuei Meng) International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KMC (Kuei Meng) International (TPE:5306) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$117.96, compared to a current price of NT$89.90 — trading 23.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.25, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.17 and 28.3% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.14. KMC (Kuei Meng) International's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 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 KMC (Kuei Meng) International (TPE:5306), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.25 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 KMC (Kuei Meng) International (TPE:5306) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KMC (Kuei Meng) International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$89.90 is trading 23.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$117.96. GuruFocus considers KMC (Kuei Meng) International to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:5306:

  • 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.25 (near median its 10-year median of 2.17)
  • GF Value™: NT$117.96 vs. price of NT$89.90 (23.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 28.3% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#533 of 860)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:5306 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


KMC (Kuei Meng) International Business Description

Address No. 425, Jhonghua Road, 8th Floor-5, Yongkang District, Tainan, TWN, 710
KMC (Kuei Meng) International Inc is engaged in manufacturing and selling various types of chains, motorcycle components, and vehicle components. The products of the company include Bicycle chains, Motorcycle parts, Garage door openers, and others.
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