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Essen Speciality FilmsNSE:ESFL +0.33%67 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.81 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 406% above its 10-year median of 0.16. GuruFocus rates NSE:ESFL with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹208.83 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 244 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Essen Speciality Films ranks worse than 86.07% on this metric.
Essen Speciality Films's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.81.
The historical rank and industry rank for Essen Speciality Films's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:ESFL'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 0.16 Max: 0.89
Current: 0.81
During the past 7 years, Essen Speciality Films's highest Yield on Cost was 0.89. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.16.
NSE:ESFL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 86.07% of 244
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 3.415
vs NSE:ESFL: 0.81
Essen Speciality Films (NSE:ESFL) 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.
Essen Speciality Films 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
NSE:ESFL vs SN, SGI, MHK: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Essen Speciality Films'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.
Essen Speciality Films 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Essen Speciality Films's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Essen Speciality Films's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Essen Speciality Films 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.
Essen Speciality Films (NSE:ESFL) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.81 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 Essen Speciality Films and its competitors. This is 406% above median its historical median of 0.16. Over the past decade, Essen Speciality Films' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.09 to 0.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Essen Speciality Films ranks #210 out of 244 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 86.1%.
Is Essen Speciality Films' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Essen Speciality Films' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.81 is 406% above median its 10-year median of 0.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 0.89. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.42. Essen Speciality Films' value of 0.81 is 76.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Essen Speciality Films ranks #210 out of 244 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Essen Speciality Films has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Essen Speciality Films' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Essen Speciality Films ranks #210 out of 244 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Essen Speciality Films in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.42. Essen Speciality Films' value of 0.81 is 76.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Essen Speciality Films' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.09 to 0.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.16 vs. the industry median of 3.42, Essen Speciality Films 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 3.42, based on 244 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. Essen Speciality Films's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.81 is 76.3% 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 Essen Speciality Films and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Essen Speciality Films's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.81, which is 406% above median its own 10-year median of 0.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Essen Speciality Films stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essen Speciality Films (NSE:ESFL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹208.83, compared to a current price of ₹123.30 — trading 41% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.81, which is 406% above median its 10-year median of 0.16 and 76.3% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 3.42. Essen Speciality Films' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Essen Speciality Films (NSE:ESFL), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.81 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 Essen Speciality Films (NSE:ESFL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essen Speciality Films stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹123.30 is trading 41% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹208.83.
GuruFocus considers Essen Speciality Films to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ESFL:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.81 (406% above median its 10-year median of 0.16)
GF Value™: ₹208.83 vs. price of ₹123.30 (41% below fair value)
Industry Position: 76.3% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#210 of 244)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ESFL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Essen Speciality Films Ltd is a manufacturer and exporter of specialized plastic products in the home improvement and home furnishing industry, to renowned multinational modern trade retailers, such as IKEA, Walmart, Kmart, Bed Bath & Beyond, Rusta, Runsven, Kohl's, Kroger, etc. The product mix of the company makes it one-of-a-kind manufacturer in the world with ranges in the bath area and accessories, artificial plants & flowers, kitchen & dining, storage & organization, fitness & lifestyle, and outdoor & utility products all under one roof.
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