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E-LifeTPE:6281 69 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.18 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 5.74. GuruFocus rates TPE:6281 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$74.52 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 581 Retail - Cyclical companies, E-Life ranks better than 72.29% on this metric.
E-Life's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.18.
The historical rank and industry rank for E-Life's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:6281'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.51 Med: 5.74 Max: 12.46
Current: 6.18
During the past 13 years, E-Life's highest Yield on Cost was 12.46. The lowest was 4.51. And the median was 5.74.
TPE:6281's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 72.29% of 581
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.27
vs TPE:6281: 6.18
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.
E-Life 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TPE:6281 vs CASY, WSM, DKS: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, E-Life'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.
E-Life 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, E-Life's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where E-Life'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.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of E-Life is calculated as
E-Life (TPE:6281) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.18 as of Jul. 15, 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 E-Life and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.74. Over the past decade, E-Life's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 4.51 to 12.46. According to the industry distribution chart, E-Life ranks #161 out of 581 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 27.7%.
Is E-Life's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
E-Life's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.18 is near median its 10-year median of 5.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.51 to a high of 12.46. The Retail - Cyclical industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.27. E-Life's value of 6.18 is 89% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, E-Life ranks #161 out of 581 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, E-Life has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does E-Life's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, E-Life ranks #161 out of 581 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts E-Life in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.27. E-Life's value of 6.18 is 89% above this benchmark. Historically, E-Life's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 4.51 to 12.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.74 vs. the industry median of 3.27, E-Life 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.27, based on 581 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. E-Life's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.18 is 89% 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 E-Life and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. E-Life's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.18, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is E-Life stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, E-Life (TPE:6281) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$74.52, compared to a current price of NT$51.00 — trading 31.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.18, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.74 and 89% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.27. E-Life's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 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 E-Life (TPE:6281), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.18 as of Jul. 15, 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 E-Life (TPE:6281) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, E-Life stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$51.00 is trading 31.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$74.52.
GuruFocus considers E-Life to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TPE:6281:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 6.18 (near median its 10-year median of 5.74)
GF Value™: NT$74.52 vs. price of NT$51.00 (31.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 89% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#161 of 581)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:6281 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
E-Life Corp is engaged in the sales of home appliances, computers, and mobile devices. The company's main products include television sets, air conditioners, other small household appliances, film and video and audio-visual products, digital products, and communications products. The company also provides installation and maintenance services. It operates retail stores, as well as an online shopping platform.
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