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Advanced Power ElectronicsTPE:8261 -7.66%71 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.46 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 17.23. GuruFocus rates TPE:8261 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$96.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 538 Semiconductors companies, Advanced Power Electronics ranks better than 95.91% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Advanced Power Electronics's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:8261'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.17 Med: 17.23 Max: 41.28
Current: 12.46
During the past 13 years, Advanced Power Electronics's highest Yield on Cost was 41.28. The lowest was 2.17. And the median was 17.23.
TPE:8261's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 95.91% of 538
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 1.155
vs TPE:8261: 12.46
Advanced Power Electronics (TPE:8261) 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.
Advanced Power Electronics 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TPE:8261 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Advanced Power Electronics'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.
Advanced Power Electronics 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Advanced Power Electronics's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Advanced Power Electronics's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Advanced Power Electronics 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.
Advanced Power Electronics (TPE:8261) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 12.46 as of Jul. 27, 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 Advanced Power Electronics and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 17.23. Over the past decade, Advanced Power Electronics' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.17 to 41.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Advanced Power Electronics ranks #22 out of 538 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 4.1%.
Is Advanced Power Electronics' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Advanced Power Electronics' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 12.46 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 17.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.17 to a high of 41.28. The Semiconductors industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.16. Advanced Power Electronics' value of 12.46 is 978.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Advanced Power Electronics ranks #22 out of 538 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Advanced Power Electronics has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Advanced Power Electronics' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Advanced Power Electronics ranks #22 out of 538 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Advanced Power Electronics in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.16. Advanced Power Electronics' value of 12.46 is 978.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Advanced Power Electronics' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.17 to 41.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.23 vs. the industry median of 1.16, Advanced Power Electronics 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 Semiconductors company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Semiconductors companies is 1.16, based on 538 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. Advanced Power Electronics's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 12.46 is 978.8% 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 Advanced Power Electronics and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Advanced Power Electronics's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.46, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 17.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Advanced Power Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advanced Power Electronics (TPE:8261) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$96.92, compared to a current price of NT$217.00 — trading 123.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.46, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 17.23 and 978.8% above the Semiconductors industry median of 1.16. Advanced Power Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Advanced Power Electronics (TPE:8261), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.46 as of Jul. 27, 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 Advanced Power Electronics (TPE:8261) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advanced Power Electronics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$217.00 is trading 123.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$96.92.
GuruFocus considers Advanced Power Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:8261:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 12.46 (28% below median its 10-year median of 17.23)
GF Value™: NT$96.92 vs. price of NT$217.00 (123.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 978.8% above the Semiconductors median (#22 of 538)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8261 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Advanced Power Electronics Corp, formerly Advance Power Electronics Co Ltd provides total solutions for new power requirements in MOSFETs, and IGBTs in Taiwan. It is mainly engaged in mainly deals with the design, testing, and trading, among others, of electronic elements, such as integrated circuits and semi-conductors. Geographically, the company operates in Taiwan, China and Others, of which it derives maximum revenue from Taiwan. The products of the company include: Power Mosfets; Super Junction; and Automotive. The company's products are broadly applied in the computing, consumer electronics, display, communications and industrial segments.
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