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Lucky Core IndustriesKAR:LCI +2.54%88 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 19.79 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 13.09. GuruFocus rates KAR:LCI with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨215.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,059 Chemicals companies, Lucky Core Industries ranks better than 96.88% on this metric.
Lucky Core Industries's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.79.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lucky Core Industries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:LCI'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.88 Med: 13.09 Max: 28.97
Current: 19.79
During the past 13 years, Lucky Core Industries's highest Yield on Cost was 28.97. The lowest was 4.88. And the median was 13.09.
KAR:LCI's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 96.88% of 1059
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.87
vs KAR:LCI: 19.79
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.
Lucky Core Industries 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
KAR:LCI vs DOW: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Lucky Core 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.
Lucky Core Industries 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Lucky Core Industries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lucky Core 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.
Lucky Core Industries (KAR:LCI) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 19.79 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 Lucky Core Industries and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 13.09. Over the past decade, Lucky Core Industries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 4.88 to 28.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Lucky Core Industries ranks #33 out of 1059 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 3.1%.
Is Lucky Core Industries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Lucky Core Industries' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 19.79 is 51% above median its 10-year median of 13.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.88 to a high of 28.97. The Chemicals industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.87. Lucky Core Industries' value of 19.79 is 958.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lucky Core Industries ranks #33 out of 1059 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lucky Core Industries has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lucky Core Industries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Lucky Core Industries ranks #33 out of 1059 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Lucky Core Industries in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.87. Lucky Core Industries' value of 19.79 is 958.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Lucky Core Industries' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 4.88 to 28.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.09 vs. the industry median of 1.87, Lucky Core 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 Chemicals company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Chemicals companies is 1.87, based on 1,059 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. Lucky Core Industries's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 19.79 is 958.3% 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 Lucky Core Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lucky Core Industries's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 19.79, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 13.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lucky Core Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lucky Core Industries (KAR:LCI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨215.62, compared to a current price of ₨229.90 — trading 6.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 19.79, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 13.09 and 958.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.87. Lucky Core Industries' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Lucky Core Industries (KAR:LCI), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 19.79 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 Lucky Core Industries (KAR:LCI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lucky Core Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨229.90 is trading 6.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨215.62.
GuruFocus considers Lucky Core Industries to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:LCI:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 19.79 (51% above median its 10-year median of 13.09)
GF Value™: ₨215.62 vs. price of ₨229.90 (6.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 958.3% above the Chemicals median (#33 of 1059)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:LCI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lucky Core Industries Ltd is a Pakistan-based manufacturing and trading company in AgriSciences. The company is organised into business units based on its products and services and has five reportable segments, namely Polyester, Soda Ash, Animal Health, Pharma and Chemicals, and Agri Sciences. It exports its products and services in Bangladesh, China, Sri Lanka, the United States, the UAE, and other countries.
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