Engro Powergen QadirpurKAR:EPQL -0.08%69 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 50.23 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 43.61. GuruFocus rates KAR:EPQL with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨26.06 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 237 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Engro Powergen Qadirpur ranks better than 98.73% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Engro Powergen Qadirpur's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:EPQL'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.57 Med: 43.61 Max: 182.34
Current: 50.23
During the past 13 years, Engro Powergen Qadirpur's highest Yield on Cost was 182.34. The lowest was 16.57. And the median was 43.61.
KAR:EPQL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 98.73% of 237
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 3.71
vs KAR:EPQL: 50.23
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.
Engro Powergen Qadirpur 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
KAR:EPQL vs CEG, VST, NRG: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Engro Powergen Qadirpur'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.
Engro Powergen Qadirpur 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Engro Powergen Qadirpur's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Engro Powergen Qadirpur'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.
Engro Powergen Qadirpur (KAR:EPQL) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 50.23 as of Jul. 09, 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 Engro Powergen Qadirpur and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 43.61. Over the past decade, Engro Powergen Qadirpur's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 16.57 to 182.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Engro Powergen Qadirpur ranks #3 out of 237 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 1.3%.
Is Engro Powergen Qadirpur's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Engro Powergen Qadirpur's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 50.23 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 43.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.57 to a high of 182.34. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.71. Engro Powergen Qadirpur's value of 50.23 is 1253.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Engro Powergen Qadirpur ranks #3 out of 237 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Engro Powergen Qadirpur has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Engro Powergen Qadirpur's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Engro Powergen Qadirpur ranks #3 out of 237 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Engro Powergen Qadirpur in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.71. Engro Powergen Qadirpur's value of 50.23 is 1253.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Engro Powergen Qadirpur's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 16.57 to 182.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.61 vs. the industry median of 3.71, Engro Powergen Qadirpur 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 3.71, based on 237 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. Engro Powergen Qadirpur's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 50.23 is 1253.9% 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 Engro Powergen Qadirpur and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Engro Powergen Qadirpur's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 50.23, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 43.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Engro Powergen Qadirpur stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engro Powergen Qadirpur (KAR:EPQL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨26.06, compared to a current price of ₨25.55 — trading 2% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 50.23, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 43.61 and 1253.9% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 3.71. Engro Powergen Qadirpur's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 10 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 Engro Powergen Qadirpur (KAR:EPQL), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 50.23 as of Jul. 09, 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 Engro Powergen Qadirpur (KAR:EPQL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engro Powergen Qadirpur stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₨25.55 is trading 2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨26.06.
GuruFocus considers Engro Powergen Qadirpur to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:EPQL:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 50.23 (15% above median its 10-year median of 43.61)
GF Value™: ₨26.06 vs. price of ₨25.55 (2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1253.9% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#3 of 237)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:EPQL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Engro Powergen Qadirpur Ltd is engaged in the business of power generation and sale. The electricity generated is transmitted to the National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC). The company's portfolio includes: Fertilizers, Dairy, Telecom Communications, Energy and Mining, Petrochemical, Chemical storage and handling.
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