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International IndustriesKAR:INIL +5.36%67 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.95 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 4.83. GuruFocus rates KAR:INIL with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨180.48 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 318 Steel companies, International Industries ranks better than 64.15% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for International Industries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:INIL'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.95 Med: 4.83 Max: 20.71
Current: 4.95
During the past 13 years, International Industries's highest Yield on Cost was 20.71. The lowest was 1.95. And the median was 4.83.
KAR:INIL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 64.15% of 318
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 3.315
vs KAR:INIL: 4.95
International Industries (KAR:INIL) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
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.
International Industries 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
KAR:INIL vs NUE, STLD, RS: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, International 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.
International Industries 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, International Industries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Industries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
International Industries 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
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.
International Industries (KAR:INIL) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.95 as of Jul. 28, 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 International Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.83. Over the past decade, International Industries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.95 to 20.71. According to the industry distribution chart, International Industries ranks #114 out of 318 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 35.8%.
Is International Industries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
International Industries' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.95 is near median its 10-year median of 4.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.95 to a high of 20.71. The Steel industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.32. International Industries' value of 4.95 is 49.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Industries ranks #114 out of 318 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, International Industries has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Industries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, International Industries ranks #114 out of 318 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts International Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.32. International Industries' value of 4.95 is 49.3% above this benchmark. Historically, International Industries' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.95 to 20.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.83 vs. the industry median of 3.32, International 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 a Steel company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Steel companies is 3.32, based on 318 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. International Industries's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.95 is 49.3% 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 International Industries and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Industries's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.95, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Industries (KAR:INIL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨180.48, compared to a current price of ₨168.57 — trading 6.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.95, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.83 and 49.3% above the Steel industry median of 3.32. International Industries' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 6 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 International Industries (KAR:INIL), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.95 as of Jul. 28, 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 International Industries (KAR:INIL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₨168.57 is trading 6.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨180.48.
GuruFocus considers International Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:INIL:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 4.95 (near median its 10-year median of 4.83)
GF Value™: ₨180.48 vs. price of ₨168.57 (6.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 49.3% above the Steel median (#114 of 318)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:INIL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
International Industries Ltd is a Pakistan-based company mainly engaged in manufacturing and marketing steel pipes and tubes. Its product portfolio comprises galvanized iron (GI) pipe, cold rolled (CR) tube, scaffolding pipe, pre-galvanized tubes, metallic sprinkler pipes, hollow structural sections (HSS), PPRC pipes and fittings, MDPE gas pipes and fittings, HDPE water and HDPE duct pipes, etc. In addition, the company also offers scaffolding installation solutions. Its reportable segments are: Steel coils and sheets, which generate maximum revenue, Steel pipes, Polymer, and Investment. Geographically, the company operates in Pakistan and also exports its products to other markets such as Australia, North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.
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