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Topco Scientific CoTPE:5434 +0.59%81 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.65 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 8.56. GuruFocus rates TPE:5434 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$361.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,392 Hardware companies, Topco Scientific Co ranks better than 70.62% on this metric.
Topco Scientific Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.65.
The historical rank and industry rank for Topco Scientific Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:5434'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.74 Med: 8.56 Max: 20.11
Current: 4.65
During the past 13 years, Topco Scientific Co's highest Yield on Cost was 20.11. The lowest was 3.74. And the median was 8.56.
TPE:5434's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 70.62% of 1392
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.15
vs TPE:5434: 4.65
Topco Scientific Co (TPE:5434) 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.
Topco Scientific Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TPE:5434 vs SNX, ARW, AVT: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Topco Scientific Co'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.
Topco Scientific Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Topco Scientific Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Topco Scientific Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Topco Scientific Co 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.
Topco Scientific Co (TPE:5434) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.65 as of Aug. 05, 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 Topco Scientific Co and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 8.56. Over the past decade, Topco Scientific Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.74 to 20.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Topco Scientific Co ranks #409 out of 1392 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 29.4%.
Is Topco Scientific Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Topco Scientific Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.65 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 8.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.74 to a high of 20.11. The Hardware industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.15. Topco Scientific Co's value of 4.65 is 116.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Topco Scientific Co ranks #409 out of 1392 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Topco Scientific Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Topco Scientific Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Topco Scientific Co ranks #409 out of 1392 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Topco Scientific Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.15. Topco Scientific Co's value of 4.65 is 116.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Topco Scientific Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.74 to 20.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.56 vs. the industry median of 2.15, Topco Scientific Co 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 2.15, based on 1,392 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. Topco Scientific Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.65 is 116.3% 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 Topco Scientific Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Topco Scientific Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.65, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 8.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Topco Scientific Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Topco Scientific Co (TPE:5434) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$361.95, compared to a current price of NT$509.00 — trading 40.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.65, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 8.56 and 116.3% above the Hardware industry median of 2.15. Topco Scientific Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 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 Topco Scientific Co (TPE:5434), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.65 as of Aug. 05, 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 Topco Scientific Co (TPE:5434) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Topco Scientific Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$509.00 is trading 40.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$361.95.
GuruFocus considers Topco Scientific Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:5434:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 4.65 (46% below median its 10-year median of 8.56)
GF Value™: NT$361.95 vs. price of NT$509.00 (40.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 116.3% above the Hardware median (#409 of 1392)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:5434 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Topco Scientific Co Ltd engages in the trading of electronics products, high technology products and related materials and components, pollution prevention equipment; designing and installation of water purification and recycling systems, solar energy materials; providing solar energy system integration services and operation power of solar stations, as well as setting up a sport center that operates and provides sport training programs. The company's reportable segments include the advance material division, the semiconductor and electronics division and the environmental engineering group. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the semiconductor and electronics division.
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