Pakistan PetroleumKAR:PPL +0.39%80 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.42 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 11.24. GuruFocus rates KAR:PPL with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨79.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 502 Oil & Gas companies, Pakistan Petroleum ranks better than 80.48% on this metric.
Pakistan Petroleum's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.42.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pakistan Petroleum's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:PPL'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.11 Med: 11.24 Max: 26.87
Current: 12.42
During the past 13 years, Pakistan Petroleum's highest Yield on Cost was 26.87. The lowest was 3.11. And the median was 11.24.
KAR:PPL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 80.48% of 502
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.235
vs KAR:PPL: 12.42
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 Petroleum 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
KAR:PPL vs COP, EOG, FANG: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Pakistan Petroleum'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 Petroleum 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Pakistan Petroleum's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pakistan Petroleum'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 Petroleum (KAR:PPL) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 12.42 as of Jul. 11, 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 Petroleum and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 11.24. Over the past decade, Pakistan Petroleum's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.11 to 26.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Pakistan Petroleum ranks #98 out of 502 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 19.5%.
Is Pakistan Petroleum's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Pakistan Petroleum's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 12.42 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 11.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.11 to a high of 26.87. The Oil & Gas industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.24. Pakistan Petroleum's value of 12.42 is 137.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pakistan Petroleum ranks #98 out of 502 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pakistan Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pakistan Petroleum's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Pakistan Petroleum ranks #98 out of 502 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Pakistan Petroleum in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.24. Pakistan Petroleum's value of 12.42 is 137.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Pakistan Petroleum's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.11 to 26.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.24 vs. the industry median of 5.24, Pakistan Petroleum 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 5.24, based on 502 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 Petroleum's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 12.42 is 137.2% 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 Petroleum and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pakistan Petroleum's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.42, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 11.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pakistan Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Petroleum (KAR:PPL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨79.28, compared to a current price of ₨236.55 — trading 198.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.42, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 11.24 and 137.2% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.24. Pakistan Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Petroleum (KAR:PPL), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.42 as of Jul. 11, 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 Petroleum (KAR:PPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pakistan Petroleum stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨236.55 is trading 198.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨79.28.
GuruFocus considers Pakistan Petroleum to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:PPL:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 12.42 (10% above median its 10-year median of 11.24)
GF Value™: ₨79.28 vs. price of ₨236.55 (198.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 137.2% above the Oil & Gas median (#98 of 502)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:PPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pakistan Petroleum Ltd, or PPL along with its subsidiaries is engaged in conducting exploration, prospecting, development, and production of oil and natural gas resources. The company is organised into one operating segment i.e. exploration, development and production of oil, gas and barytes. It operates several producing fields across the country at Sui, Adhi, Kandhkot, Chachar, Mazarani, Adam, Adam West, Shadadpur and Shahdadpur West.
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