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TAIFLEX Scientific CoTPE:8039 +9.81%64 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.32 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 78% below its 10-year median of 6.05. GuruFocus rates TPE:8039 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$55.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,400 Hardware companies, TAIFLEX Scientific Co ranks worse than 65.86% on this metric.
TAIFLEX Scientific Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.32.
The historical rank and industry rank for TAIFLEX Scientific Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:8039'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.96 Med: 6.05 Max: 14.04
Current: 1.32
During the past 13 years, TAIFLEX Scientific Co's highest Yield on Cost was 14.04. The lowest was 0.96. And the median was 6.05.
TPE:8039's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 65.86% of 1400
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.175
vs TPE:8039: 1.32
TAIFLEX Scientific Co (TPE:8039) 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.
TAIFLEX Scientific Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TPE:8039 vs APH, GLW, TEL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, TAIFLEX 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.
TAIFLEX Scientific Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, TAIFLEX Scientific Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where TAIFLEX Scientific Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
TAIFLEX 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.
TAIFLEX Scientific Co (TPE:8039) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.32 as of Jul. 31, 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 TAIFLEX Scientific Co and its competitors. This is 78% below median its historical median of 6.05. Over the past decade, TAIFLEX Scientific Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.96 to 14.04. According to the industry distribution chart, TAIFLEX Scientific Co ranks #922 out of 1400 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 65.9%.
Is TAIFLEX Scientific Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
TAIFLEX Scientific Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.32 is 78% below median its 10-year median of 6.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.96 to a high of 14.04. The Hardware industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.18. TAIFLEX Scientific Co's value of 1.32 is 39.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TAIFLEX Scientific Co ranks #922 out of 1400 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, TAIFLEX Scientific Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TAIFLEX Scientific Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, TAIFLEX Scientific Co ranks #922 out of 1400 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places TAIFLEX Scientific Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.18. TAIFLEX Scientific Co's value of 1.32 is 39.3% below this benchmark. Historically, TAIFLEX Scientific Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.96 to 14.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.05 vs. the industry median of 2.18, TAIFLEX Scientific Co 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 Hardware company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Hardware companies is 2.18, based on 1,400 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. TAIFLEX Scientific Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.32 is 39.3% 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 TAIFLEX Scientific Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TAIFLEX Scientific Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.32, which is 78% below median its own 10-year median of 6.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TAIFLEX Scientific Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TAIFLEX Scientific Co (TPE:8039) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$55.64, compared to a current price of NT$173.50 — trading 211.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.32, which is 78% below median its 10-year median of 6.05 and 39.3% below the Hardware industry median of 2.18. TAIFLEX Scientific Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 11 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 TAIFLEX Scientific Co (TPE:8039), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.32 as of Jul. 31, 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 TAIFLEX Scientific Co (TPE:8039) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TAIFLEX Scientific Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$173.50 is trading 211.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$55.64.
GuruFocus considers TAIFLEX Scientific Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:8039:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.32 (78% below median its 10-year median of 6.05)
GF Value™: NT$55.64 vs. price of NT$173.50 (211.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39.3% below the Hardware median (#922 of 1400)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8039 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
TAIFLEX Scientific Co Ltd operates as a flexible materials company. Its principal products consist of flexible copper-clad laminate, coverlay, bonding sheet, stiffener, and composite film. The Company operates through two segments: the general management segment, which is responsible for the Group's operation planning and owns manufacturing, R&D, and sales functions, and the overseas segment, which owns manufacturing and sales functions. It generates the majority of its revenue from the general management segment. Geographically, the Company derives the majority of its revenue from Mainland China.
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