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Everest Kanto CylinderNSE:EKC +1.94%78 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.64 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 0.53. GuruFocus rates NSE:EKC with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹148.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,906 Industrial Products companies, Everest Kanto Cylinder ranks worse than 76.86% on this metric.
Everest Kanto Cylinder's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.64.
The historical rank and industry rank for Everest Kanto Cylinder's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:EKC'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11 Med: 0.53 Max: 1.01
Current: 0.64
During the past 13 years, Everest Kanto Cylinder's highest Yield on Cost was 1.01. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.53.
NSE:EKC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 76.86% of 1906
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.94
vs NSE:EKC: 0.64
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.
Everest Kanto Cylinder 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
NSE:EKC vs GEV, ETN, PH: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Everest Kanto Cylinder'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.
Everest Kanto Cylinder 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Everest Kanto Cylinder's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Everest Kanto Cylinder'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.
Everest Kanto Cylinder (NSE:EKC) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.64 as of Aug. 07, 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 Everest Kanto Cylinder and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 0.53. Over the past decade, Everest Kanto Cylinder's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.11 to 1.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Everest Kanto Cylinder ranks #1465 out of 1906 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 76.9%.
Is Everest Kanto Cylinder's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Everest Kanto Cylinder's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.64 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 0.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 1.01. The Industrial Products industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.94. Everest Kanto Cylinder's value of 0.64 is 67% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Everest Kanto Cylinder ranks #1465 out of 1906 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Everest Kanto Cylinder has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Everest Kanto Cylinder's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Everest Kanto Cylinder ranks #1465 out of 1906 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Everest Kanto Cylinder in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.94. Everest Kanto Cylinder's value of 0.64 is 67% below this benchmark. Historically, Everest Kanto Cylinder's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.11 to 1.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.53 vs. the industry median of 1.94, Everest Kanto Cylinder 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 1.94, based on 1,906 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. Everest Kanto Cylinder's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.64 is 67% 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 Everest Kanto Cylinder and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Everest Kanto Cylinder's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.64, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 0.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Everest Kanto Cylinder stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Everest Kanto Cylinder (NSE:EKC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹148.64, compared to a current price of ₹111.65 — trading 24.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.64, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 0.53 and 67% below the Industrial Products industry median of 1.94. Everest Kanto Cylinder's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Everest Kanto Cylinder (NSE:EKC), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.64 as of Aug. 07, 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 Everest Kanto Cylinder (NSE:EKC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Everest Kanto Cylinder stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹111.65 is trading 24.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹148.64.
GuruFocus considers Everest Kanto Cylinder to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:EKC:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.64 (21% above median its 10-year median of 0.53)
GF Value™: ₹148.64 vs. price of ₹111.65 (24.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 67% below the Industrial Products median (#1465 of 1906)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:EKC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Everest Kanto Cylinder Ltd manufactures and fabricates metal products, except machinery and equipment. The firm is also engaged in the manufacture of high-pressure seamless gas cylinders and other cylinders, equipment, appliances, and tanks with their parts and accessories used for containing and storage of liquefied petroleum gases and other gases, liquids, and air. Its products include Industrial Cylinders, Billet Cylinders, Plate Cylinders, compressed natural gas (CNG) Cylinders, Breathing Air cylinders, Medical Cylinders, Beverage Cylinders, and Accumulators. The company also offers a range of allied products, such as Cylinder Valves, Valve Protection Guards; Protection Caps, Trolleys, Medical Equipment, and seamless cylinders for fire-fighting. Maximum of its revenue comes from India.
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