NSE:MTNL's Forward Dividend Yield % is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 4.29 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Forward Dividend Yield % only.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam was 14.50% per year. The lowest was -43.30% per year. And the median was 6.90% 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.
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
NSE:MTNL vs TMUS, VZ, T: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam'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.
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Forward Dividend Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.00% mean?
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam (NSE:MTNL) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.00% as of Jul. 02, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Mahanagar Telephone Nigam and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam ranks #999999 out of 220 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Is Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam ranks #999999 out of 220 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam ranks #999999 out of 220 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Mahanagar Telephone Nigam in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.29. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.29, based on 220 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. 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 Mahanagar Telephone Nigam and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mahanagar Telephone Nigam stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam (NSE:MTNL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹44.97, compared to a current price of ₹30.44 — trading 32.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 4 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 Mahanagar Telephone Nigam (NSE:MTNL), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00% as of Jul. 02, 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 Mahanagar Telephone Nigam (NSE:MTNL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹30.44 is trading 32.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹44.97.
GuruFocus considers Mahanagar Telephone Nigam to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:MTNL:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 0.00%
GF Value™: ₹44.97 vs. price of ₹30.44 (32.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:MTNL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd is an India-based company that provides telecommunications services. The company's operating segment includes the Basic and Cellular segments. It generates maximum revenue from the Basic segment. The company offers various telecom services, including fixed telephone service, GSM (including 3G services), Internet, Broadband, ISDN, and Leased Line services.
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