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Shifa International HospitalsKAR:SHFA -0.29%86 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.95 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 1.13. GuruFocus rates KAR:SHFA with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨462.41 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 275 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Shifa International Hospitals ranks worse than 79.64% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Shifa International Hospitals's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:SHFA'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43 Med: 1.13 Max: 2.91
Current: 0.95
During the past 13 years, Shifa International Hospitals's highest Yield on Cost was 2.91. The lowest was 0.43. And the median was 1.13.
KAR:SHFA's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 79.64% of 275
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 2.93
vs KAR:SHFA: 0.95
Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA) 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.
Shifa International Hospitals 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
KAR:SHFA vs HCA, THC, DVA: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Shifa International Hospitals'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.
Shifa International Hospitals 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Shifa International Hospitals's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shifa International Hospitals's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Shifa International Hospitals 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.
Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.95 as of Jul. 31, 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 Shifa International Hospitals and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 1.13. Over the past decade, Shifa International Hospitals' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.43 to 2.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Shifa International Hospitals ranks #219 out of 275 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 79.6%.
Is Shifa International Hospitals' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Shifa International Hospitals' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.95 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 1.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 2.91. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.93. Shifa International Hospitals' value of 0.95 is 67.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shifa International Hospitals ranks #219 out of 275 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shifa International Hospitals has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shifa International Hospitals' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Shifa International Hospitals ranks #219 out of 275 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Shifa International Hospitals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.93. Shifa International Hospitals' value of 0.95 is 67.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Shifa International Hospitals' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.43 to 2.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.13 vs. the industry median of 2.93, Shifa International Hospitals has consistently been below 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 2.93, based on 275 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. Shifa International Hospitals's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.95 is 67.6% below 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 Shifa International Hospitals and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shifa International Hospitals's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.95, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 1.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shifa International Hospitals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨462.41, compared to a current price of ₨520.84 — trading 12.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.95, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 1.13 and 67.6% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 2.93. Shifa International Hospitals' overall GF Score™ is 86/100. 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 Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.95 as of Jul. 31, 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 Shifa International Hospitals (KAR:SHFA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shifa International Hospitals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨520.84 is trading 12.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨462.41.
GuruFocus considers Shifa International Hospitals to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:SHFA:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.95 (16% below median its 10-year median of 1.13)
GF Value™: ₨462.41 vs. price of ₨520.84 (12.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 67.6% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#219 of 275)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:SHFA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shifa International Hospitals Ltd operates a network of medical centers and hospitals in Pakistan, providing a wide range of medical and surgical services across various specialties. The company offers organ transplant services, including liver, kidney, bone marrow, and corneal transplants. It generates revenue through patient care services, diagnostics, pharmacy operations, and support services such as emergency care and outpatient clinics. Shifa also operates lab collection points, day care surgeries, and diagnostic centers. The company has a presence in multiple cities through hospitals, medical centers, and subsidiaries that support healthcare services and infrastructure development.
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