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Pakistan OilfieldsKAR:POL +0.08%92 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 23.88 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 26.20. GuruFocus rates KAR:POL with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨499.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 503 Oil & Gas companies, Pakistan Oilfields ranks better than 94.23% on this metric.
Pakistan Oilfields's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.88.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pakistan Oilfields's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:POL'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.02 Med: 26.2 Max: 49.77
Current: 23.88
During the past 13 years, Pakistan Oilfields's highest Yield on Cost was 49.77. The lowest was 8.02. And the median was 26.20.
KAR:POL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 94.23% of 503
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.12
vs KAR:POL: 23.88
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 Oilfields 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
KAR:POL vs COP, EOG, FANG: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Pakistan Oilfields'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 Oilfields 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Pakistan Oilfields's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pakistan Oilfields'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.
Pakistan Oilfields (KAR:POL) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 23.88 as of Jul. 16, 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 Oilfields and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 26.20. Over the past decade, Pakistan Oilfields' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 8.02 to 49.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Pakistan Oilfields ranks #29 out of 503 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is Pakistan Oilfields' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Pakistan Oilfields' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 23.88 is near median its 10-year median of 26.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.02 to a high of 49.77. The Oil & Gas industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.12. Pakistan Oilfields' value of 23.88 is 366.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pakistan Oilfields ranks #29 out of 503 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pakistan Oilfields has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pakistan Oilfields' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Pakistan Oilfields ranks #29 out of 503 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Pakistan Oilfields in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.12. Pakistan Oilfields' value of 23.88 is 366.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Pakistan Oilfields' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 8.02 to 49.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.20 vs. the industry median of 5.12, Pakistan Oilfields 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Oil & Gas companies is 5.12, based on 503 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 Oilfields's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 23.88 is 366.4% 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 Oilfields and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pakistan Oilfields's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 23.88, which is near median its own 10-year median of 26.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan Oilfields stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Oilfields (KAR:POL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨499.11, compared to a current price of ₨676.06 — trading 35.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 23.88, which is near median its 10-year median of 26.20 and 366.4% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.12. Pakistan Oilfields' overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 7 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 Oilfields (KAR:POL), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 23.88 as of Jul. 16, 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 Oilfields (KAR:POL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Oilfields stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨676.06 is trading 35.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨499.11.
GuruFocus considers Pakistan Oilfields to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:POL:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 23.88 (near median its 10-year median of 26.20)
GF Value™: ₨499.11 vs. price of ₨676.06 (35.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 366.4% above the Oil & Gas median (#29 of 503)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:POL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pakistan Oilfields Ltd (POL) is principally engaged in the exploration, drilling, and production of crude oil and gas. The company also manufactures LPG (Liquified Petroleum Gas), solvent oil, and sulphur. It markets LPG under its own brand named POLGAS as well as through its subsidiary.
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