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Pakistan Tobacco CoKAR:PAKT -0.19%93 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 16.95 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 165% above its 10-year median of 6.39. GuruFocus rates KAR:PAKT with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨1,518.46 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 32 Tobacco Products companies, Pakistan Tobacco Co ranks better than 90.62% on this metric.
Pakistan Tobacco Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.95.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pakistan Tobacco Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:PAKT'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.72 Med: 6.39 Max: 28.84
Current: 16.95
During the past 13 years, Pakistan Tobacco Co's highest Yield on Cost was 28.84. The lowest was 1.72. And the median was 6.39.
KAR:PAKT's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 90.62% of 32
companies
in the Tobacco Products industry
Industry Median: 5.84
vs KAR:PAKT: 16.95
Pakistan Tobacco Co (KAR:PAKT) 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.
Pakistan Tobacco Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
KAR:PAKT vs PM, MO, TPB: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Tobacco subindustry, Pakistan Tobacco Co'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.
Pakistan Tobacco Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Pakistan Tobacco Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pakistan Tobacco Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Pakistan Tobacco Co 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.
Pakistan Tobacco Co (KAR:PAKT) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 16.95 as of Aug. 05, 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 Pakistan Tobacco Co and its competitors. This is 165% above median its historical median of 6.39. Over the past decade, Pakistan Tobacco Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.72 to 28.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Pakistan Tobacco Co ranks #3 out of 32 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 9.4%.
Is Pakistan Tobacco Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Pakistan Tobacco Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 16.95 is 165% above median its 10-year median of 6.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.72 to a high of 28.84. The Tobacco Products industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.84. Pakistan Tobacco Co's value of 16.95 is 190.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pakistan Tobacco Co ranks #3 out of 32 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pakistan Tobacco Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pakistan Tobacco Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to PM and MO?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, Pakistan Tobacco Co ranks #3 out of 32 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Pakistan Tobacco Co in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.84. Pakistan Tobacco Co's value of 16.95 is 190.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Pakistan Tobacco Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.72 to 28.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.39 vs. the industry median of 5.84, Pakistan Tobacco Co 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 Tobacco Products company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Tobacco Products companies is 5.84, based on 32 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. Pakistan Tobacco Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 16.95 is 190.2% 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 Pakistan Tobacco Co and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pakistan Tobacco Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 16.95, which is 165% above median its own 10-year median of 6.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan Tobacco Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Tobacco Co (KAR:PAKT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨1,518.46, compared to a current price of ₨1,447.26 — trading 4.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 16.95, which is 165% above median its 10-year median of 6.39 and 190.2% above the Tobacco Products industry median of 5.84. Pakistan Tobacco Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 4 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 Pakistan Tobacco Co (KAR:PAKT), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 16.95 as of Aug. 05, 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 Pakistan Tobacco Co (KAR:PAKT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Tobacco Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₨1,447.26 is trading 4.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨1,518.46.
GuruFocus considers Pakistan Tobacco Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:PAKT:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 16.95 (165% above median its 10-year median of 6.39)
GF Value™: ₨1,518.46 vs. price of ₨1,447.26 (4.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 190.2% above the Tobacco Products median (#3 of 32)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:PAKT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pakistan Tobacco Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of cigarettes, tobacco, VELO, and VUSE. Its products are marketed through brands like Dunhill, Gold Flake, John Player, Embassy, Capstan, and others. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from its domestic market and also exports its products to other countries.
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