Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Balu Forge IndustriesNSE:BALUFORGE +1.70%74 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.03 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.03. GuruFocus rates NSE:BALUFORGE with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹636.84 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,916 Industrial Products companies, Balu Forge Industries ranks worse than 99.58% on this metric.
Balu Forge Industries's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.03.
The historical rank and industry rank for Balu Forge Industries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:BALUFORGE'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.03 Max: 0.18
Current: 0.03
During the past 13 years, Balu Forge Industries's highest Yield on Cost was 0.18. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.03.
NSE:BALUFORGE's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 99.58% of 1916
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.955
vs NSE:BALUFORGE: 0.03
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.
Balu Forge Industries 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
NSE:BALUFORGE vs CRS, ATI, MLI: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Balu Forge Industries'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.
Balu Forge Industries 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Balu Forge Industries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Balu Forge Industries'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.
Balu Forge Industries (NSE:BALUFORGE) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.03 as of Aug. 03, 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 Balu Forge Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.03. Over the past decade, Balu Forge Industries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.02 to 0.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Balu Forge Industries ranks #1908 out of 1916 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 99.6%.
Is Balu Forge Industries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Balu Forge Industries' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.03 is near median its 10-year median of 0.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.18. The Industrial Products industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.96. Balu Forge Industries' value of 0.03 is 98.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Balu Forge Industries ranks #1908 out of 1916 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Balu Forge Industries has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Balu Forge Industries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Balu Forge Industries ranks #1908 out of 1916 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Balu Forge Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.96. Balu Forge Industries' value of 0.03 is 98.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Balu Forge Industries' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.02 to 0.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.03 vs. the industry median of 1.96, Balu Forge Industries 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 Industrial Products company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Industrial Products companies is 1.96, based on 1,916 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. Balu Forge Industries's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.03 is 98.5% 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 Balu Forge Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Balu Forge Industries's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.03, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Balu Forge Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Balu Forge Industries (NSE:BALUFORGE) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹636.84, compared to a current price of ₹444.85 — trading 30.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.03, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.03 and 98.5% below the Industrial Products industry median of 1.96. Balu Forge Industries' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Balu Forge Industries (NSE:BALUFORGE), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.03 as of Aug. 03, 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 Balu Forge Industries (NSE:BALUFORGE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Balu Forge Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹444.85 is trading 30.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹636.84.
GuruFocus considers Balu Forge Industries to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:BALUFORGE:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.03 (near median its 10-year median of 0.03)
GF Value™: ₹636.84 vs. price of ₹444.85 (30.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 98.5% below the Industrial Products median (#1908 of 1916)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:BALUFORGE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Balu Forge Industries Ltd is engaged in the business of steel forging. The company is a supplier of crankshafts to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in India and other countries. It serves railways; car manufacturers; industrial vehicles; defense; oil and gas; agriculture; pumps and other industries. It has a single operating segment: Manufacturing and selling Steel Forging Products. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from outside India.
74GF Score
Get the complete analysis for NSE:BALUFORGE
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
NSE:BALUFORGE has been successfully added to your 
