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United MicroelectronicsUMC -2.05%76 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.10 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 15.95. GuruFocus rates UMC with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.96 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 538 Semiconductors companies, United Microelectronics ranks better than 90.52% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Microelectronics's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
UMC'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.81 Med: 15.95 Max: 40.1
Current: 7.1
During the past 13 years, United Microelectronics's highest Yield on Cost was 40.10. The lowest was 3.81. And the median was 15.95.
UMC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 90.52% of 538
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 1.155
vs UMC: 7.10
United Microelectronics (NYSE:UMC) 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.
United Microelectronics 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
UMC vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, United Microelectronics'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.
United Microelectronics 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, United Microelectronics's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Microelectronics's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
United Microelectronics 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.
United Microelectronics (UMC) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.10 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 United Microelectronics and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 15.95. Over the past decade, United Microelectronics' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.81 to 40.10. According to the industry distribution chart, United Microelectronics ranks #51 out of 538 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 9.5%.
Is United Microelectronics' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
United Microelectronics' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.10 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 15.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.81 to a high of 40.10. The Semiconductors industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.16. United Microelectronics' value of 7.10 is 514.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Microelectronics ranks #51 out of 538 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, United Microelectronics has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Microelectronics' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, United Microelectronics ranks #51 out of 538 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places United Microelectronics in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.16. United Microelectronics' value of 7.10 is 514.7% above this benchmark. Historically, United Microelectronics' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.81 to 40.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.95 vs. the industry median of 1.16, United Microelectronics 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. United Microelectronics's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.10 is 514.7% 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 United Microelectronics 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. United Microelectronics's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.10, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 15.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Microelectronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Microelectronics (UMC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.96, compared to a current price of $19.08 — trading 139.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.10, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 15.95 and 514.7% above the Semiconductors industry median of 1.16. United Microelectronics' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 United Microelectronics (UMC), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.10 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 United Microelectronics (UMC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Microelectronics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $19.08 is trading 139.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.96.
GuruFocus considers United Microelectronics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for UMC:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 7.10 (55% below median its 10-year median of 15.95)
GF Value™: $7.96 vs. price of $19.08 (139.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 514.7% above the Semiconductors median (#51 of 538)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UMC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1980, United Microelectronics is the world's third-largest dedicated chip foundry, with close to 5% market share in 2025 after TSMC and SMIC. UMC's headquarters are in Hsinchu, Taiwan, and it operates 12 fabs in Taiwan, Mainland China, Japan and Singapore, with additional sales offices in Europe, the US, and South Korea. UMC features a diverse customer base that includes Texas Instruments, MediaTek, Intel, Broadcom, Novatek, and Realtek, supplying a wide range of products applied in communications, display, memory, automotive and more. UMC employs about 19,000 people as of February 2025.
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