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BASF IndiaNSE:BASF +2.48%75 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.50 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 157% above its 10-year median of 1.36. GuruFocus rates NSE:BASF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹4,359.88 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,064 Chemicals companies, BASF India ranks better than 68.98% on this metric.
BASF India's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.50.
The historical rank and industry rank for BASF India's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:BASF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26 Med: 1.36 Max: 3.95
Current: 3.5
During the past 13 years, BASF India's highest Yield on Cost was 3.95. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 1.36.
NSE:BASF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 68.98% of 1064
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.8
vs NSE:BASF: 3.50
BASF India (NSE:BASF) 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.
BASF India 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
NSE:BASF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, BASF India'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.
BASF India 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, BASF India's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BASF India'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 BASF India is calculated as
BASF India (NSE:BASF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.50 as of Jul. 17, 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 BASF India and its competitors. This is 157% above median its historical median of 1.36. Over the past decade, BASF India's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.26 to 3.95. According to the industry distribution chart, BASF India ranks #330 out of 1064 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 31%.
Is BASF India's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
BASF India's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.50 is 157% above median its 10-year median of 1.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 3.95. The Chemicals industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.80. BASF India's value of 3.50 is 94.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BASF India ranks #330 out of 1064 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BASF India has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BASF India's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, BASF India ranks #330 out of 1064 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts BASF India in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.80. BASF India's value of 3.50 is 94.4% above this benchmark. Historically, BASF India's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.26 to 3.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.36 vs. the industry median of 1.80, BASF India 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 a Chemicals company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Chemicals companies is 1.80, based on 1,064 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. BASF India's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.50 is 94.4% 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 BASF India and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BASF India's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.50, which is 157% above median its own 10-year median of 1.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BASF India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BASF India (NSE:BASF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹4,359.88, compared to a current price of ₹3,792.40 — trading 13% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.50, which is 157% above median its 10-year median of 1.36 and 94.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.80. BASF India's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 BASF India (NSE:BASF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.50 as of Jul. 17, 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 BASF India (NSE:BASF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BASF India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹3,792.40 is trading 13% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹4,359.88.
GuruFocus considers BASF India to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:BASF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.50 (157% above median its 10-year median of 1.36)
GF Value™: ₹4,359.88 vs. price of ₹3,792.40 (13% below fair value)
Industry Position: 94.4% above the Chemicals median (#330 of 1064)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:BASF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BASF India Ltd is a subsidiary of BASF SE, and the company manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals. Its segments include the Materials segment produces raw materials for plastics and auto components as well as related consumer products. The industrial solutions segment supplies chemicals for paint, stationery goods, plastic production, and mining. The agricultural solutions segment sells pesticides. The surface technologies segment sells chemicals for coatings, construction, and chemical production. The nutrition and care segment sells ingredients for personal care, cleaning, and nutrition. Chemicals segment supplies intermediates for the petrochemical and pharmaceutical end markets. Other segment includes activities that are not allocated to any of the continued operating divisions.
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