HFCL (NSE:HFCL) Shareholder Yield % : -2.94% (As of Mar. 2026)

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NSE:HFCL HFCL Ltd NSE:HFCL
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What is HFCL Shareholder Yield %?

HFCL NSE:HFCL -1.21% 56 Shareholder Yield % is -2.94% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:HFCL with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹95.39 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,445 Hardware companies, HFCL ranks worse than 76.93% on this metric.

Shareholder Yield % is how much money shareholders receive from a company that is in the form of cash dividends, net stock repurchases, and debt reduction. It is a measure of shareholder return. As of today, HFCL's Shareholder Yield % was -2.94%.


HFCL  (NSE:HFCL) Shareholder Yield % Explanation

Shareholder Yield % is how much money shareholders receive from a company that is in the form of cash dividends, net stock repurchases, and debt reduction. The term was coined by William W. Priest of Epoch Investment Partners in a paper in 2005 entitled The Case for Shareholder Yield as a Dominant Driver of Future Equity Returns. William Priest indicated that "shareholder yield is a term that we came up with to reflect the various ways dividends can be paid to owners of a business in a publicly-traded company."

Shareholder Yield % is calculated by three components: Dividend Yield %, Buyback Yield %, and Net Debt Paydown Yield %.

Dividend Yield % shows how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its stock price, which is most obvious form of shareholder return.

Buyback Yield % is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. Shares repurchases also increase shareholder value by returning the money back to shareholders.

Net Debt Paydown Yield % is the change in average of four quarters of company's total debt over a company's market cap. Assuming the total value of a company remains that same, shareholder value is increased as debt is reduced.


HFCL Shareholder Yield % Related Terms


HFCL Shareholder Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HFCL's Shareholder 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.

HFCL Shareholder Yield % Chart

HFCL Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Shareholder Yield %
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HFCL Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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NSE:HFCL vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Shareholder Yield % Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, HFCL's Shareholder Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Shareholder 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 Shareholder Yield % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, HFCL's Shareholder Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where HFCL's Shareholder Yield % falls into.


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HFCL Shareholder Yield % Calculation

HFCL's Shareholder Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Shareholder Yield %=Dividend Yield %+Buyback Yield %+Net Debt Paydown Yield %
=0.15 %+-5.30 %+-4.28 %
=-9.43 %

* 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.

* All the data are calculated by TTM values. Note that if a companies is traded in several exchanges, then we calculate the company level data for Shareholder Yield % using the primary share class stock data. The calculation result in definition page is for demonstration purpose only, and it's showing the share class level data. Therefore, the numbers in the calculation may differ from elsewhere if the stock is not a primary share.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Shareholder Yield % →
What does a Shareholder Yield % of -2.94% mean?
HFCL (NSE:HFCL) has a Shareholder Yield % of -2.94% as of Mar. 2026. Shareholder Yield is how much money shareholders receive from a company that is in the form of cash dividends, net stock repurchases, and debt reduction. View historical data on HFCL and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, HFCL ranks #1881 out of 2445 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 76.9%.
Is HFCL's Shareholder Yield % too high?
HFCL's current Shareholder Yield % is -2.94%. Based on the distribution chart, HFCL ranks #1881 out of 2445 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, HFCL has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HFCL's Shareholder Yield % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, HFCL ranks #1881 out of 2445 companies for Shareholder Yield %. This places HFCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Shareholder Yield % is 0.47. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shareholder Yield % for a Hardware company?
The median Shareholder Yield % among Hardware companies is 0.47, based on 2,445 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Shareholder Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Shareholder 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 Shareholder Yield % mean?
A high Shareholder Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Shareholder Yield is how much money shareholders receive from a company that is in the form of cash dividends, net stock repurchases, and debt reduction. View historical data on HFCL and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Shareholder Yield % is 0.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HFCL's current Shareholder Yield % is -2.94%. 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 ₹95.39, compared to a current price of ₹214.63 — trading 125% above its estimated fair value. The current Shareholder Yield % is -2.94%. HFCL's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shareholder Yield % calculated?
Shareholder Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For HFCL (NSE:HFCL), the current Shareholder Yield % is -2.94% as of Mar. 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 ₹214.63 is trading 125% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹95.39. GuruFocus considers HFCL to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:HFCL:

  • Shareholder Yield %: -2.94%
  • GF Value™: ₹95.39 vs. price of ₹214.63 (125% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 7 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges 500183:India
Address 8, Commercial Complex, Masjid Moth, Greater Kailash II, New Delhi, IND, 110 048
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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