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Andhra PaperNSE:ANDHRAPAP -2.17%75 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.65 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 1.95. GuruFocus rates NSE:ANDHRAPAP with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹86.32 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 136 Forest Products companies, Andhra Paper ranks worse than 66.18% on this metric.
Andhra Paper's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.65.
The historical rank and industry rank for Andhra Paper's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:ANDHRAPAP'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.02 Med: 1.95 Max: 2.91
Current: 1.65
During the past 13 years, Andhra Paper's highest Yield on Cost was 2.91. The lowest was 1.02. And the median was 1.95.
NSE:ANDHRAPAP's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 66.18% of 136
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 3.155
vs NSE:ANDHRAPAP: 1.65
Andhra Paper (NSE:ANDHRAPAP) 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.
Andhra Paper 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
Andhra Paper 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Andhra Paper'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.
Andhra Paper 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Andhra Paper's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Andhra Paper'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.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Andhra Paper is calculated as
Andhra Paper (NSE:ANDHRAPAP) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.65 as of Jul. 19, 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 Andhra Paper and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 1.95. Over the past decade, Andhra Paper's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.02 to 2.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Andhra Paper ranks #90 out of 136 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 66.2%.
Is Andhra Paper's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Andhra Paper's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.65 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 1.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.02 to a high of 2.91. The Forest Products industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.16. Andhra Paper's value of 1.65 is 47.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Andhra Paper ranks #90 out of 136 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Andhra Paper has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Andhra Paper's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Andhra Paper ranks #90 out of 136 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Andhra Paper in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.16. Andhra Paper's value of 1.65 is 47.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Andhra Paper's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.02 to 2.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.95 vs. the industry median of 3.16, Andhra Paper 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 Forest Products company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Forest Products companies is 3.16, based on 136 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. Andhra Paper's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.65 is 47.7% 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 Andhra Paper and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Andhra Paper's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.65, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 1.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Andhra Paper stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Andhra Paper (NSE:ANDHRAPAP) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹86.32, compared to a current price of ₹60.77 — trading 29.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.65, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 1.95 and 47.7% below the Forest Products industry median of 3.16. Andhra Paper's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 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 Andhra Paper (NSE:ANDHRAPAP), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.65 as of Jul. 19, 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 Andhra Paper (NSE:ANDHRAPAP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Andhra Paper stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹60.77 is trading 29.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹86.32.
GuruFocus considers Andhra Paper to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ANDHRAPAP:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.65 (15% below median its 10-year median of 1.95)
GF Value™: ₹86.32 vs. price of ₹60.77 (29.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 47.7% below the Forest Products median (#90 of 136)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ANDHRAPAP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Andhra Paper Ltd is an integrated paper and pulp manufacturer in India. The company is engaged in the business of manufacturing pulp, paper, and paperboard and produces writing, printing, copier, and industrial papers for Indian and international markets. In addition, the company also provides a range of office documentation and multipurpose papers, from economy to premium grades for both home and commercial use. The company generates maximum revenue from its business in India and the rest from the sale of its products outside India.
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