HFCLNSE:HFCL -0.36%55 Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.05% as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:HFCL with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹95.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,357 Hardware companies, HFCL ranks worse than 98.82% on this metric.
As of today (2026-07-01), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of HFCL is 0.05%.
As of today (2026-07-01), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of HFCL is 0.05%.
NSE:HFCL's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 98.82% of 1357
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.66
vs NSE:HFCL: 0.05
During the past 12 months, HFCL's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -50.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -17.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of HFCL was 35.70% per year. The lowest was -17.80% per year. And the median was 15.85% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
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.
NSE:HFCL vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, HFCL's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward 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.
HFCL Forward Dividend Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, HFCL's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HFCL's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
HFCL Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
INR 0.100000
2025-09-08
2025-09-09
2025-10-01
Cash Dividend
annually
INR:INR 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.
HFCL's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
=
Forward Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
0.1
/
212.09
=
0.05 %
Current Share Price is ₹212.09. HFCL's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as ₹0.1 * 1 = ₹0.1.
HFCL's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
=
Most Recent Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
0.1
/
212.09
=
0.05 %
Current Share Price is ₹212.09. HFCL's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is ₹0.1.
* 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.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.05% mean?
HFCL (NSE:HFCL) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.05% as of Jul. 01, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on HFCL and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, HFCL ranks #1341 out of 1357 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 98.8%.
Is HFCL's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
HFCL's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.05%. The Hardware industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.66. HFCL's value of 0.05% is 97% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HFCL ranks #1341 out of 1357 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, HFCL has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HFCL's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, HFCL ranks #1341 out of 1357 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places HFCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.66. HFCL's value of 0.05% is 97% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for a Hardware company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Hardware companies is 1.66, based on 1,357 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. HFCL's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.05% is 97% below 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 Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on HFCL and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HFCL's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.05%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HFCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HFCL (NSE:HFCL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹95.41, compared to a current price of ₹212.09 — trading 122.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.05% and 97% below the Hardware industry median of 1.66. HFCL's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For HFCL (NSE:HFCL), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.05% as of Jul. 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 HFCL (NSE:HFCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HFCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹212.09 is trading 122.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹95.41.
GuruFocus considers HFCL to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:HFCL:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 0.05%
GF Value™: ₹95.41 vs. price of ₹212.09 (122.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 97% below the Hardware median (#1341 of 1357)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:HFCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HFCL Ltd is an Indian manufacturer and exporter of optical fiber cables and broadband equipment for the telecommunication industry. Firm business segments include Telecom Products and Turnkey Contracts Services. The Telecom Product segment produces optical fiber cable, optical fiber, and telecom equipment. The Turnkey Contracts and services segment is engaged in delivering telecom infrastructure and communication network systems for Telecom Operators, Defence Services, Railways, Safe and Smart Cities, etc. The firm's products and solutions include Fiber optics, Telecommunication, Defence, and Passive Networking Components. It generates substantial revenue from the sale of turnkey projects and related activities.
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