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BenQ MaterialsTPE:8215 +0.66%69 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.02 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 5.90. GuruFocus rates TPE:8215 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$31.84 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,400 Hardware companies, BenQ Materials ranks worse than 52.07% on this metric.
BenQ Materials's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.02.
The historical rank and industry rank for BenQ Materials's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:8215'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.87 Med: 5.9 Max: 14.58
Current: 2.02
During the past 13 years, BenQ Materials's highest Yield on Cost was 14.58. The lowest was 1.87. And the median was 5.90.
TPE:8215's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 52.07% of 1400
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.17
vs TPE:8215: 2.02
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.
BenQ Materials 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TPE:8215 vs APH, GLW, TEL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, BenQ Materials'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.
BenQ Materials 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, BenQ Materials's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BenQ Materials'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 BenQ Materials is calculated as
BenQ Materials (TPE:8215) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.02 as of Aug. 04, 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 BenQ Materials and its competitors. This is 66% below median its historical median of 5.90. Over the past decade, BenQ Materials' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.87 to 14.58. According to the industry distribution chart, BenQ Materials ranks #729 out of 1400 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 52.1%.
Is BenQ Materials' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
BenQ Materials' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.02 is 66% below median its 10-year median of 5.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.87 to a high of 14.58. The Hardware industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.17. BenQ Materials' value of 2.02 is 6.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BenQ Materials ranks #729 out of 1400 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BenQ Materials has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BenQ Materials' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, BenQ Materials ranks #729 out of 1400 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places BenQ Materials in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.17. BenQ Materials' value of 2.02 is 6.9% below this benchmark. Historically, BenQ Materials' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.87 to 14.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.90 vs. the industry median of 2.17, BenQ Materials 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 2.17, 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. BenQ Materials's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.02 is 6.9% 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 BenQ Materials and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BenQ Materials's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.02, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 5.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BenQ Materials stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BenQ Materials (TPE:8215) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$31.84, compared to a current price of NT$22.85 — trading 28.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.02, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 5.90 and 6.9% below the Hardware industry median of 2.17. BenQ Materials' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 8 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 BenQ Materials (TPE:8215), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.02 as of Aug. 04, 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 BenQ Materials (TPE:8215) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BenQ Materials stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$22.85 is trading 28.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$31.84.
GuruFocus considers BenQ Materials to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:8215:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.02 (66% below median its 10-year median of 5.90)
GF Value™: NT$31.84 vs. price of NT$22.85 (28.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.9% below the Hardware median (#729 of 1400)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8215 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BenQ Materials Corp is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of film sheet products and medical equipment. Its products include polarizer films; optical films for touch panels; E-paper, industrial tapes; and smart optical films, healthcare products, including hydrocolloid dressings for moist wound management and silicone gels. The company's segments include: The film sheet segment is mainly engaged in the sales, manufacturing and research, and development of various electronic chemical membrane products; and The medical segment is involved in the sales, manufacturing, and research and development of various medical-related products. Geographically, it operates in China, which derives maximum revenue; Taiwan; Japan; United States; and Others.
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