Formosa Taffeta CoTPE:1434 +2.65%76 Dividend Yield % is 4.60% as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 4.75. GuruFocus rates TPE:1434 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$20.26 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 523 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Formosa Taffeta Co ranks better than 69.41% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-26), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Formosa Taffeta Co is 4.60%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Formosa Taffeta Co's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:1434'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.41 Med: 4.75 Max: 8.59
Current: 4.6
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Formosa Taffeta Co was 8.59%. The lowest was 2.41%. And the median was 4.75%.
TPE:1434's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 69.41% of 523
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 2.83
vs TPE:1434: 4.60
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Formosa Taffeta Co Ltd is 1.57, which seems too high.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Formosa Taffeta Co was 6.00. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 0.84.
During the past 12 months, Formosa Taffeta Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 60.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -7.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -19.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -7.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Formosa Taffeta Co was 20.50% per year. The lowest was -21.90% per year. And the median was -7.20% 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 Taffeta Co (TPE:1434) 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.
Formosa Taffeta Co Dividend Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Formosa Taffeta Co's Dividend Yield % can be seen below:
* 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 Taffeta Co Dividend Yield % Competitor Comparison
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Formosa Taffeta 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 Taffeta Co Dividend Yield % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Formosa Taffeta Co's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Formosa Taffeta Co's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Formosa Taffeta Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
TWD 0.800000
2025-07-24
2025-07-25
2025-08-27
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.
Formosa Taffeta Co's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
* 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 Taffeta Co (TPE:1434) has a Dividend Yield % of 4.60% as of Jun. 26, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Formosa Taffeta Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.75. Over the past decade, Formosa Taffeta Co's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 2.41 to 8.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Formosa Taffeta Co ranks #160 out of 523 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 30.6%.
Is Formosa Taffeta Co's Dividend Yield % too high?
Formosa Taffeta Co's current Dividend Yield % of 4.60% is near median its 10-year median of 4.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.41 to a high of 8.59. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Dividend Yield % is 2.83. Formosa Taffeta Co's value of 4.60% is 62.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Formosa Taffeta Co ranks #160 out of 523 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Formosa Taffeta Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Formosa Taffeta Co's Dividend Yield % compare to competitors?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Formosa Taffeta Co ranks #160 out of 523 companies for Dividend Yield %. This puts Formosa Taffeta Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 2.83. Formosa Taffeta Co's value of 4.60% is 62.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Formosa Taffeta Co's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 2.41 to 8.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.75 vs. the industry median of 2.83, Formosa Taffeta 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 2.83, based on 523 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 Taffeta Co's current Dividend Yield % of 4.60% is 62.5% 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 Taffeta Co and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 2.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Formosa Taffeta Co's current Dividend Yield % is 4.60%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Formosa Taffeta Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Taffeta Co (TPE:1434) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$20.26, compared to a current price of NT$17.40 — trading 14.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 4.60%, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.75 and 62.5% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 2.83. Formosa Taffeta Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 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 Taffeta Co (TPE:1434), the current Dividend Yield % is 4.60% as of Jun. 26, 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 Taffeta Co (TPE:1434) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Formosa Taffeta Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$17.40 is trading 14.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$20.26.
GuruFocus considers Formosa Taffeta Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1434:
Dividend Yield %: 4.60% (near median its 10-year median of 4.75)
GF Value™: NT$20.26 vs. price of NT$17.40 (14.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 62.5% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#160 of 523)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1434 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Formosa Taffeta Co Ltd is a Taiwan-based company that is principally involved in the textile industry. Primary department is Fabrics, dyeing and others of which activities are Amine fabrics, polyester fabrics, cotton fabrics, blending fabrics and umbrella ribs and Secondary department is Cord fabrics, petroleum of which activities are Cord, plastic bags, refineries for gasoline, diesel, crude oil and the related petroleum products, cotton fibers, blending fibers and protection fibers. The Group has three reportable segments First business group, Cord fabric department and Gasoline department. The majority of revenue comes from First business group. The majority of revenue comes from Taiwan as compare to Asia.
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