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Onward TechnologiesBOM:517536 -1.21%79 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.27 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 95% above its 10-year median of 4.24. GuruFocus rates BOM:517536 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹391.76 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,027 Software companies, Onward Technologies ranks better than 84.81% on this metric.
Onward Technologies's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 8.27.
The historical rank and industry rank for Onward Technologies's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:517536'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.3 Med: 4.24 Max: 12.33
Current: 8.27
During the past 13 years, Onward Technologies's highest Yield on Cost was 12.33. The lowest was 1.30. And the median was 4.24.
BOM:517536's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 84.81% of 1027
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 3.11
vs BOM:517536: 8.27
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.
Onward Technologies 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
BOM:517536 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Onward Technologies'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.
Onward Technologies 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Onward Technologies's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Onward Technologies'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.
Onward Technologies (BOM:517536) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.27 as of Jul. 19, 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 Onward Technologies and its competitors. This is 95% above median its historical median of 4.24. Over the past decade, Onward Technologies' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.30 to 12.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Onward Technologies ranks #156 out of 1027 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 15.2%.
Is Onward Technologies' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Onward Technologies' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.27 is 95% above median its 10-year median of 4.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.30 to a high of 12.33. The Software industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.11. Onward Technologies' value of 8.27 is 165.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Onward Technologies ranks #156 out of 1027 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Onward Technologies has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Onward Technologies' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Onward Technologies ranks #156 out of 1027 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Onward Technologies in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.11. Onward Technologies' value of 8.27 is 165.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Onward Technologies' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.30 to 12.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.24 vs. the industry median of 3.11, Onward Technologies 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 a Software company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Software companies is 3.11, based on 1,027 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. Onward Technologies's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.27 is 165.9% 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 Onward Technologies and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Onward Technologies's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.27, which is 95% above median its own 10-year median of 4.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Onward Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Onward Technologies (BOM:517536) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹391.76, compared to a current price of ₹285.00 — trading 27.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.27, which is 95% above median its 10-year median of 4.24 and 165.9% above the Software industry median of 3.11. Onward Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Onward Technologies (BOM:517536), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.27 as of Jul. 19, 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 Onward Technologies (BOM:517536) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Onward Technologies stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹285.00 is trading 27.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹391.76.
GuruFocus considers Onward Technologies to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:517536:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 8.27 (95% above median its 10-year median of 4.24)
GF Value™: ₹391.76 vs. price of ₹285.00 (27.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 165.9% above the Software median (#156 of 1027)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:517536 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Onward Technologies Ltd is an Indian company that is engaged in software development, testing, and integration for partner industries of the future. Its services are Digital Services, Embedded Products & Systems, and Mechanical Product Engineering. Its industries include Automotive, Renewables, Hydro Energy, Construction, Agricultural and Mining Equipment, Rail Transportation, and others. It has one operating segment which is ER&D (Engineering, Research and Development) service and digital services. The majority of the company's revenue comes from India. It also operates outside India.
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