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DCM Shriram InternationalNSE:DCMSIL +1.99%9 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.47 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:DCMSIL with a GF Score™ of 9/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 102 Industrial Distribution companies, DCM Shriram International ranks worse than 97.06% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for DCM Shriram International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:DCMSIL'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0 Max: 0.47
Current: 0.47
During the past 2 years, DCM Shriram International's highest Yield on Cost was 0.47. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.
NSE:DCMSIL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 97.06% of 102
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 3.795
vs NSE:DCMSIL: 0.47
DCM Shriram International (NSE:DCMSIL) 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.
DCM Shriram International 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
NSE:DCMSIL vs GWW, FAST, FERG: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, DCM Shriram International'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.
DCM Shriram International 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, DCM Shriram International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DCM Shriram International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
DCM Shriram International 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.
DCM Shriram International (NSE:DCMSIL) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.47 as of Jul. 21, 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 DCM Shriram International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, DCM Shriram International ranks #99 out of 102 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 97.1%.
Is DCM Shriram International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
DCM Shriram International's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.47. The Industrial Distribution industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.80. DCM Shriram International's value of 0.47 is 87.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DCM Shriram International ranks #99 out of 102 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, DCM Shriram International has a GF Score™ of 9/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DCM Shriram International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, DCM Shriram International ranks #99 out of 102 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places DCM Shriram International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.80. DCM Shriram International's value of 0.47 is 87.6% below this benchmark. 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 Distribution company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Industrial Distribution companies is 3.80, based on 102 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. DCM Shriram International's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.47 is 87.6% 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 DCM Shriram International and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DCM Shriram International's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DCM Shriram International stock overvalued right now?
DCM Shriram International (NSE:DCMSIL) has a current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.47. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.47 and 87.6% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 3.80. DCM Shriram International's overall GF Score™ is 9/100 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 DCM Shriram International (NSE:DCMSIL), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.47 as of Jul. 21, 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.
DCM Shriram International Ltd operates in the industrial sector. It engages in activities across multiple industrial and engineering domains. Its business verticals include industrial fibres, shipping container manufacturing, defence armoured vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, engineering services, and industrial research. The company undertakes integrated activities encompassing engineering, manufacturing, infrastructure support, and technology-oriented services, serving sectors such as defence, industrial development, and related areas. The company serves a range of sectors, including industrial and defence-related applications.
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