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The historical rank and industry rank for Independent Petroleum Group KSCP's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
KUW:IPG'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.4 Med: 3.09 Max: 28.26
Current: 2.58
During the past 13 years, Independent Petroleum Group KSCP's highest Yield on Cost was 28.26. The lowest was 2.40. And the median was 3.09.
KUW:IPG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 71.4% of 500
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 4.835
vs KUW:IPG: 2.58
Independent Petroleum Group KSCP (KUW:IPG) 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.
Independent Petroleum Group KSCP 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
KUW:IPG vs XOM, CVX: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Independent Petroleum Group KSCP'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.
Independent Petroleum Group KSCP 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Independent Petroleum Group KSCP's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Independent Petroleum Group KSCP's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Independent Petroleum Group KSCP 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.
Independent Petroleum Group KSCP (KUW:IPG) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.58 as of Jul. 26, 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 Independent Petroleum Group KSCP and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 3.09. Over the past decade, Independent Petroleum Group KSCP's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.40 to 28.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Independent Petroleum Group KSCP ranks #357 out of 500 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 71.4%.
Is Independent Petroleum Group KSCP's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Independent Petroleum Group KSCP's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.58 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 3.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.40 to a high of 28.26. The Oil & Gas industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.84. Independent Petroleum Group KSCP's value of 2.58 is 46.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Independent Petroleum Group KSCP ranks #357 out of 500 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Independent Petroleum Group KSCP has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Independent Petroleum Group KSCP's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Independent Petroleum Group KSCP ranks #357 out of 500 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Independent Petroleum Group KSCP in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.84. Independent Petroleum Group KSCP's value of 2.58 is 46.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Independent Petroleum Group KSCP's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.40 to 28.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.09 vs. the industry median of 4.84, Independent Petroleum Group KSCP 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Oil & Gas companies is 4.84, based on 500 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. Independent Petroleum Group KSCP's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.58 is 46.6% 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 Independent Petroleum Group KSCP and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Independent Petroleum Group KSCP's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.58, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 3.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Independent Petroleum Group KSCP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Independent Petroleum Group KSCP (KUW:IPG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.36, compared to a current price of KWD0.80 — trading 121.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.58, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 3.09 and 46.6% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 4.84. Independent Petroleum Group KSCP's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 10 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 Independent Petroleum Group KSCP (KUW:IPG), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.58 as of Jul. 26, 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 Independent Petroleum Group KSCP (KUW:IPG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Independent Petroleum Group KSCP stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.80 is trading 121.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.36.
GuruFocus considers Independent Petroleum Group KSCP to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:IPG:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.58 (17% below median its 10-year median of 3.09)
GF Value™: KWD0.36 vs. price of KWD0.80 (121.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.6% below the Oil & Gas median (#357 of 500)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:IPG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Independent Petroleum Group KSCP Business Description
Independent Petroleum Group KSCP is engaged in the trading and marketing of crude oil, petroleum products. The trading of crude oil and petroleum products is also related to storage and distribution operations. LPG, petrochemicals, and fertilizers. In addition to this core activity, it has interests in terminals, pipelines, and shipping. The group operates in Europe, Africa and Middle East, and Asia and the Far East where Africa and the Middle East region generates maximum revenue.
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