Pou Chen (TPE:9904) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 9.10 (As of Jul. 28, 2026) — 30% Above Median

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TPE:9904 Pou Chen Corp TPE:9904
83 GF Score
Price NT$24.30
GF Value NT$30.89
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Pou Chen 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %?

Pou Chen TPE:9904 -0.41% 83 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.10 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 6.99. GuruFocus rates TPE:9904 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$30.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 531 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Pou Chen ranks better than 80.79% on this metric.

Pou Chen's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.10.


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

TPE:9904' s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.46   Med: 6.99   Max: 12.09
Current: 9.1


During the past 13 years, Pou Chen's highest Yield on Cost was 12.09. The lowest was 2.46. And the median was 6.99.


TPE:9904's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than
80.79% of 531 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 3.26 vs TPE:9904: 9.10

Pou Chen  (TPE:9904) 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.


Pou Chen 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms


TPE:9904 vs NKE, DECK, ONON: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison

For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Pou Chen'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.


Pou Chen 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Pou Chen's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Pou Chen's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.


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Pou Chen 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 Pou Chen 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 9.10 mean?
Pou Chen (TPE:9904) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.10 as of Jul. 28, 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 Pou Chen and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 6.99. Over the past decade, Pou Chen's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.46 to 12.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Pou Chen ranks #102 out of 531 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 19.2%.
Is Pou Chen's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Pou Chen's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.10 is 30% above median its 10-year median of 6.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.46 to a high of 12.09. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.26. Pou Chen's value of 9.10 is 179.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pou Chen ranks #102 out of 531 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pou Chen has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pou Chen's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Pou Chen ranks #102 out of 531 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Pou Chen in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.26. Pou Chen's value of 9.10 is 179.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Pou Chen's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.46 to 12.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.99 vs. the industry median of 3.26, Pou Chen 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 3.26, based on 531 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. Pou Chen's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.10 is 179.1% 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 Pou Chen and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pou Chen's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.10, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 6.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pou Chen stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pou Chen (TPE:9904) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$30.89, compared to a current price of NT$24.30 — trading 21.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.10, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 6.99 and 179.1% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 3.26. Pou Chen's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 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 Pou Chen (TPE:9904), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.10 as of Jul. 28, 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 Pou Chen (TPE:9904) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pou Chen stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$24.30 is trading 21.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$30.89. GuruFocus considers Pou Chen to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:9904:

  • 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 9.10 (30% above median its 10-year median of 6.99)
  • GF Value™: NT$30.89 vs. price of NT$24.30 (21.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 179.1% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#102 of 531)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:9904 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Pou Chen Business Description

Address No. 600, Section 4, Taiwan Boulevard, Xitun District, Taichung, TWN, 40764
Pou Chen Corp the manufacture and sale of various kinds of shoes and the import and export of related products and materials. The company invests in and other footwear-related companies.
83GF Score

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