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Pidilite IndustriesBOM:500331 +1.02%97 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.71 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 54% above its 10-year median of 0.46. GuruFocus rates BOM:500331 with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,737.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,056 Chemicals companies, Pidilite Industries ranks worse than 73.67% on this metric.
Pidilite Industries's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.71.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pidilite Industries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:500331'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06 Med: 0.46 Max: 1.11
Current: 0.71
During the past 13 years, Pidilite Industries's highest Yield on Cost was 1.11. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.46.
BOM:500331's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 73.67% of 1056
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.83
vs BOM:500331: 0.71
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.
Pidilite Industries 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
BOM:500331 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Pidilite 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.
Pidilite Industries 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Pidilite Industries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pidilite 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.
Pidilite Industries (BOM:500331) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.71 as of Aug. 04, 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 Pidilite Industries and its competitors. This is 54% above median its historical median of 0.46. Over the past decade, Pidilite Industries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.06 to 1.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Pidilite Industries ranks #778 out of 1056 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 73.7%.
Is Pidilite Industries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Pidilite Industries' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.71 is 54% above median its 10-year median of 0.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 1.11. The Chemicals industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.83. Pidilite Industries' value of 0.71 is 61.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pidilite Industries ranks #778 out of 1056 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pidilite Industries has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pidilite Industries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Pidilite Industries ranks #778 out of 1056 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Pidilite Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.83. Pidilite Industries' value of 0.71 is 61.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Pidilite Industries' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.06 to 1.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.46 vs. the industry median of 1.83, Pidilite Industries has consistently been below 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 a Chemicals company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Chemicals companies is 1.83, based on 1,056 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. Pidilite Industries's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.71 is 61.2% 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 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 Pidilite Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pidilite Industries's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.71, which is 54% above median its own 10-year median of 0.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pidilite Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pidilite Industries (BOM:500331) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,737.29, compared to a current price of ₹1,628.00 — trading 6.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.71, which is 54% above median its 10-year median of 0.46 and 61.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.83. Pidilite Industries' overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 3 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 Pidilite Industries (BOM:500331), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.71 as of Aug. 04, 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 Pidilite Industries (BOM:500331) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pidilite Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,628.00 is trading 6.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,737.29.
GuruFocus considers Pidilite Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500331:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.71 (54% above median its 10-year median of 0.46)
GF Value™: ₹1,737.29 vs. price of ₹1,628.00 (6.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 61.2% below the Chemicals median (#778 of 1056)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500331 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pidilite Industries Ltd manufactures and sells paints, adhesives, and sealants in two segments based on the customer: The Branded Consumer & Bazaar segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells adhesives and sealants, construction and paint chemicals, art and craft materials, and others. These products are widely used by carpenters, painters, plumbers, mechanics, households, students, offices, etc. The Business to Business segment sells industrial products such as industrial adhesives, resins, and organic pigments and preparations, etc., and caters to various industries like packaging, joineries, textiles, paints, printing inks, paper, leather, etc. Pidilite Industries sells its products through dealers and distribution networks. The vast majority of its revenue comes from India.
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