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Alexander Marine CoTPE:8478 +2.01%75 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 55.31 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 41.15. GuruFocus rates TPE:8478 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$284.99 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 859 Vehicles & Parts companies, Alexander Marine Co ranks better than 98.95% on this metric.
Alexander Marine Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 55.31.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alexander Marine Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:8478'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.65 Med: 41.15 Max: 141.56
Current: 55.31
During the past 13 years, Alexander Marine Co's highest Yield on Cost was 141.56. The lowest was 1.65. And the median was 41.15.
TPE:8478's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 98.95% of 859
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.13
vs TPE:8478: 55.31
Alexander Marine Co (TPE:8478) 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.
Alexander Marine Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TPE:8478 vs BC, PII, THO: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Recreational Vehicles subindustry, Alexander Marine 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.
Alexander Marine Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Alexander Marine Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alexander Marine Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Alexander Marine 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.
Alexander Marine Co (TPE:8478) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 55.31 as of Aug. 01, 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 Alexander Marine Co and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 41.15. Over the past decade, Alexander Marine Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.65 to 141.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Alexander Marine Co ranks #9 out of 859 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 1%.
Is Alexander Marine Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Alexander Marine Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 55.31 is 34% above median its 10-year median of 41.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.65 to a high of 141.56. The Vehicles & Parts industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.13. Alexander Marine Co's value of 55.31 is 1667.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alexander Marine Co ranks #9 out of 859 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alexander Marine Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alexander Marine Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to BC and PII?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Alexander Marine Co ranks #9 out of 859 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Alexander Marine Co in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.13. Alexander Marine Co's value of 55.31 is 1667.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Alexander Marine Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.65 to 141.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.15 vs. the industry median of 3.13, Alexander Marine Co 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.13, based on 859 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. Alexander Marine Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 55.31 is 1667.1% 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 Alexander Marine Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alexander Marine Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 55.31, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 41.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alexander Marine Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alexander Marine Co (TPE:8478) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$284.99, compared to a current price of NT$152.00 — trading 46.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 55.31, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 41.15 and 1667.1% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.13. Alexander Marine Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 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 Alexander Marine Co (TPE:8478), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 55.31 as of Aug. 01, 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 Alexander Marine Co (TPE:8478) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alexander Marine Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$152.00 is trading 46.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$284.99.
GuruFocus considers Alexander Marine Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TPE:8478:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 55.31 (34% above median its 10-year median of 41.15)
GF Value™: NT$284.99 vs. price of NT$152.00 (46.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1667.1% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#9 of 859)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8478 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alexander Marine Co Ltd mainly manufactures and sells yachts. The main operations of the Corporation and its subsidiaries are the manufacturing, processing, and selling of yachts.
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