Sun Max Tech (TPE:6591) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 12.93 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 107% Above Median

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TPE:6591 Sun Max Tech Ltd TPE:6591
82 GF Score
Price NT$45.30
GF Value NT$63.24
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Sun Max Tech 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %?

Sun Max Tech TPE:6591 +2.49% 82 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.93 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 107% above its 10-year median of 6.26. GuruFocus rates TPE:6591 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$63.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,405 Hardware companies, Sun Max Tech ranks better than 92.81% on this metric.

Sun Max Tech's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 12.93.


The historical rank and industry rank for Sun Max Tech's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:

TPE:6591' s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.53   Med: 6.26   Max: 21.75
Current: 12.93


During the past 13 years, Sun Max Tech's highest Yield on Cost was 21.75. The lowest was 1.53. And the median was 6.26.


TPE:6591's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than
92.81% of 1405 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.15 vs TPE:6591: 12.93

Sun Max Tech  (TPE:6591) 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.


Sun Max Tech 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms


TPE:6591 vs SNDK, DELL, STX: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison

For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Sun Max Tech'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.


Sun Max Tech 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Sun Max Tech's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sun Max Tech's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.


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Sun Max Tech 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 Sun Max Tech is calculated as

Yield-on-Cost=Dividend Yield %*(1+Dividend Growth Rate)^5
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What does a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 12.93 mean?
Sun Max Tech (TPE:6591) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 12.93 as of Jul. 25, 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 Sun Max Tech and its competitors. This is 107% above median its historical median of 6.26. Over the past decade, Sun Max Tech's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.53 to 21.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Sun Max Tech ranks #101 out of 1405 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 7.2%.
Is Sun Max Tech's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Sun Max Tech's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 12.93 is 107% above median its 10-year median of 6.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.53 to a high of 21.75. The Hardware industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.15. Sun Max Tech's value of 12.93 is 501.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sun Max Tech ranks #101 out of 1405 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sun Max Tech has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sun Max Tech's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Sun Max Tech ranks #101 out of 1405 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Sun Max Tech in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.15. Sun Max Tech's value of 12.93 is 501.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Sun Max Tech's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.53 to 21.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.26 vs. the industry median of 2.15, Sun Max Tech 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 1,405 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. Sun Max Tech's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 12.93 is 501.4% 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 Sun Max Tech 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. Sun Max Tech's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.93, which is 107% above median its own 10-year median of 6.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sun Max Tech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun Max Tech (TPE:6591) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$63.24, compared to a current price of NT$45.30 — trading 28.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.93, which is 107% above median its 10-year median of 6.26 and 501.4% above the Hardware industry median of 2.15. Sun Max Tech's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 7 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 Sun Max Tech (TPE:6591), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.93 as of Jul. 25, 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 Sun Max Tech (TPE:6591) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun Max Tech stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$45.30 is trading 28.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$63.24. GuruFocus considers Sun Max Tech to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:6591:

  • 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 12.93 (107% above median its 10-year median of 6.26)
  • GF Value™: NT$63.24 vs. price of NT$45.30 (28.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 501.4% above the Hardware median (#101 of 1405)

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Sun Max Tech Business Description

Address Jian 1st Road, 9th Floor & 9th Floor-1, No. 166, Zhonghe District, New Taipei, TWN, 23511
Sun Max Tech Ltd is engaged in the research and development, production, and sales of DC brushless cooling fans, liquid cooling pumps, and other computer-related accessories in Taiwan. Its products are mainly used for personal computers (PC), communications networks, and Industrial control. The company generates maximum revenue from a Cooling fan. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from China and also has a presence in Taiwan and other countries.
82GF Score

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