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Fineotex ChemicalNSE:FCL +1.59%87 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.30 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 0.32. GuruFocus rates NSE:FCL with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹63.16 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,059 Chemicals companies, Fineotex Chemical ranks worse than 87.91% on this metric.
Fineotex Chemical's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.30.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fineotex Chemical's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:FCL'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.32 Max: 1.24
Current: 0.3
During the past 13 years, Fineotex Chemical's highest Yield on Cost was 1.24. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.32.
NSE:FCL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 87.91% of 1059
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.87
vs NSE:FCL: 0.30
Fineotex Chemical (NSE:FCL) 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.
Fineotex Chemical 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
NSE:FCL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Fineotex Chemical'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.
Fineotex Chemical 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Fineotex Chemical's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fineotex Chemical's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Fineotex Chemical 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.
Fineotex Chemical (NSE:FCL) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.30 as of Jul. 28, 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 Fineotex Chemical and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.32. Over the past decade, Fineotex Chemical's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.07 to 1.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Fineotex Chemical ranks #931 out of 1059 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 87.9%.
Is Fineotex Chemical's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Fineotex Chemical's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.30 is near median its 10-year median of 0.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 1.24. The Chemicals industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.87. Fineotex Chemical's value of 0.30 is 84% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fineotex Chemical ranks #931 out of 1059 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Fineotex Chemical has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fineotex Chemical's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Fineotex Chemical ranks #931 out of 1059 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Fineotex Chemical in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.87. Fineotex Chemical's value of 0.30 is 84% below this benchmark. Historically, Fineotex Chemical's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.07 to 1.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.32 vs. the industry median of 1.87, Fineotex Chemical 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 Chemicals company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Chemicals companies is 1.87, based on 1,059 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. Fineotex Chemical's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.30 is 84% 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 Fineotex Chemical and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fineotex Chemical's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.30, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fineotex Chemical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fineotex Chemical (NSE:FCL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹63.16, compared to a current price of ₹40.22 — trading 36.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.30, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.32 and 84% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.87. Fineotex Chemical's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 7 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 Fineotex Chemical (NSE:FCL), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.30 as of Jul. 28, 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 Fineotex Chemical (NSE:FCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fineotex Chemical stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹40.22 is trading 36.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹63.16.
GuruFocus considers Fineotex Chemical to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:FCL:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.30 (near median its 10-year median of 0.32)
GF Value™: ₹63.16 vs. price of ₹40.22 (36.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 84% below the Chemicals median (#931 of 1059)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:FCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fineotex Chemical Ltd is an Indian company engaged in the manufacture of Textile chemicals, auxiliaries, and specialty chemicals. Some of its products include Benzalkonium Chloride (BKC); Barite; Hematite; Magnesium Chloride; Calcium Chloride; DOSS (Dioctyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate) and others. Its chemicals are Desizing Agent, Stiffeners, Binders, Anticrease Lubricants, Drilling Fluids, Cementing Fluids, and Others.
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