Formosa Optical Technology CoROCO:5312 -0.66%81 Dividend Yield % is 7.25% as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 5.99. GuruFocus rates ROCO:5312 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$108.45 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 329 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Formosa Optical Technology Co ranks better than 96.05% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Formosa Optical Technology Co's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:5312'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.58 Med: 5.99 Max: 10.73
Current: 7.25
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Formosa Optical Technology Co was 10.73%. The lowest was 3.58%. And the median was 5.99%.
ROCO:5312's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 96.05% of 329
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 2.01
vs ROCO:5312: 7.25
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Formosa Optical Technology Co Ltd is 1.17, which seems too high.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Formosa Optical Technology Co was 1.52. The lowest was 0.60. And the median was 0.76.
During the past 12 months, Formosa Optical Technology Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 25.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 20.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Formosa Optical Technology Co was 24.10% per year. The lowest was -5.00% per year. And the median was 3.90% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Formosa Optical Technology Co (ROCO:5312) Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Formosa Optical Technology Co Dividend Yield % Chart
ROCO:5312 vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Formosa Optical Technology Co's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % 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.
Formosa Optical Technology Co Dividend Yield % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Formosa Optical Technology Co's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Formosa Optical Technology Co's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Formosa Optical Technology Co Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Formosa Optical Technology Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
TWD 6.500000
2026-06-25
2026-06-26
2026-07-22
Cash Dividend
annually
TWD:TWD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Formosa Optical Technology Co (ROCO:5312) has a Dividend Yield % of 7.25% as of Jun. 28, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Formosa Optical Technology Co and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 5.99. Over the past decade, Formosa Optical Technology Co's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 3.58 to 10.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Formosa Optical Technology Co ranks #13 out of 329 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 4%.
Is Formosa Optical Technology Co's Dividend Yield % too high?
Formosa Optical Technology Co's current Dividend Yield % of 7.25% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 5.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.58 to a high of 10.73. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Dividend Yield % is 2.01. Formosa Optical Technology Co's value of 7.25% is 260.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Formosa Optical Technology Co ranks #13 out of 329 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Formosa Optical Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formosa Optical Technology Co's Dividend Yield % compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Formosa Optical Technology Co ranks #13 out of 329 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Formosa Optical Technology Co in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 2.01. Formosa Optical Technology Co's value of 7.25% is 260.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Formosa Optical Technology Co's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 3.58 to 10.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.99 vs. the industry median of 2.01, Formosa Optical Technology 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 Dividend Yield % for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.01, based on 329 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Formosa Optical Technology Co's current Dividend Yield % of 7.25% is 260.7% 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 Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Formosa Optical Technology Co and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 2.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Formosa Optical Technology Co's current Dividend Yield % is 7.25%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 5.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Formosa Optical Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Optical Technology Co (ROCO:5312) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$108.45, compared to a current price of NT$89.70 — trading 17.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 7.25%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 5.99 and 260.7% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 2.01. Formosa Optical Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Formosa Optical Technology Co (ROCO:5312), the current Dividend Yield % is 7.25% as of Jun. 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 Formosa Optical Technology Co (ROCO:5312) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Optical Technology Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$89.70 is trading 17.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$108.45.
GuruFocus considers Formosa Optical Technology Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:5312:
Dividend Yield %: 7.25% (21% above median its 10-year median of 5.99)
GF Value™: NT$108.45 vs. price of NT$89.70 (17.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 260.7% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#13 of 329)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5312 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Formosa Optical Technology Co Business Description
Formosa Optical Technology Co Ltd is mainly engaged in the eyewear business, including optometry services and the retail business selling contact lenses and eye drops. The Group mainly derives revenue from the business divisions of Formosa Optical Technology and Bo Wei Optical, with Formosa Optical Technology generating maximum revenue. The majority of revenue is derived from the sale of glasses. The Group generates the majority of its revenue from Taiwan.
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