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Kirloskar Ferrous IndustriesBOM:500245 -0.33%95 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.69 as of Sep. 13, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 2.96. GuruFocus rates BOM:500245 with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹590.55 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,872 Industrial Products companies, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries ranks better than 59.4% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kirloskar Ferrous Industries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:500245'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.35 Med: 2.96 Max: 13.87
Current: 2.69
During the past 13 years, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries's highest Yield on Cost was 13.87. The lowest was 1.35. And the median was 2.96.
BOM:500245's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 59.4% of 1872
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.97
vs BOM:500245: 2.69
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Kirloskar Ferrous Industries 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
BOM:500245 vs ATI, CRS, MLI: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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.
Kirloskar Ferrous Industries 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kirloskar Ferrous Industries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Kirloskar Ferrous Industries (BOM:500245) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.69 as of Sep. 13, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Kirloskar Ferrous Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.96. Over the past decade, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.35 to 13.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries ranks #760 out of 1872 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 40.6%.
Is Kirloskar Ferrous Industries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Kirloskar Ferrous Industries' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.69 is near median its 10-year median of 2.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.35 to a high of 13.87. The Industrial Products industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.97. Kirloskar Ferrous Industries' value of 2.69 is 36.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries ranks #760 out of 1872 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kirloskar Ferrous Industries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ATI and CRS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries ranks #760 out of 1872 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Kirloskar Ferrous Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.97. Kirloskar Ferrous Industries' value of 2.69 is 36.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.35 to 13.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.96 vs. the industry median of 1.97, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for an Industrial Products company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Industrial Products companies is 1.97, based on 1,872 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kirloskar Ferrous Industries's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.69 is 36.5% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Kirloskar Ferrous Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kirloskar Ferrous Industries's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.69, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kirloskar Ferrous Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries (BOM:500245) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹590.55, compared to a current price of ₹465.05 — trading 21.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.69, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.96 and 36.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.97. Kirloskar Ferrous Industries' overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kirloskar Ferrous Industries (BOM:500245), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.69 as of Sep. 13, 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 Kirloskar Ferrous Industries (BOM:500245) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹465.05 is trading 21.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹590.55.
GuruFocus considers Kirloskar Ferrous Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500245:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.69 (near median its 10-year median of 2.96)
GF Value™: ₹590.55 vs. price of ₹465.05 (21.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36.5% above the Industrial Products median (#760 of 1872)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500245 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Ltd is an India-based company that is engaged in manufacturing pig iron and gray iron castings. The company's pig iron and casting products are used in various industries, such as automotive engineering, infrastructure and construction, agriculture, manufacturing, textile mills, and steel industries. Its segments include Casting, Tube, and Steel of which key revenue is derived from the Casting segment.
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