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Hindustan PetroleumNSE:HINDPETRO +0.01%74 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.96 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 7.53. GuruFocus rates NSE:HINDPETRO with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹419.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 500 Oil & Gas companies, Hindustan Petroleum ranks better than 80.8% on this metric.
Hindustan Petroleum's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 10.96.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hindustan Petroleum's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:HINDPETRO'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.39 Med: 7.53 Max: 17.81
Current: 10.96
During the past 13 years, Hindustan Petroleum's highest Yield on Cost was 17.81. The lowest was 1.39. And the median was 7.53.
NSE:HINDPETRO's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 80.8% of 500
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 4.715
vs NSE:HINDPETRO: 10.96
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.
Hindustan Petroleum 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
NSE:HINDPETRO vs MPC, VLO, PSX: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Hindustan Petroleum'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.
Hindustan Petroleum 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Hindustan Petroleum's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hindustan Petroleum'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.
Hindustan Petroleum (NSE:HINDPETRO) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 10.96 as of Aug. 22, 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 Hindustan Petroleum and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 7.53. Over the past decade, Hindustan Petroleum's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.39 to 17.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Hindustan Petroleum ranks #96 out of 500 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 19.2%.
Is Hindustan Petroleum's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Hindustan Petroleum's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 10.96 is 46% above median its 10-year median of 7.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.39 to a high of 17.81. The Oil & Gas industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.72. Hindustan Petroleum's value of 10.96 is 132.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hindustan Petroleum ranks #96 out of 500 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hindustan Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindustan Petroleum's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to MPC and VLO?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Hindustan Petroleum ranks #96 out of 500 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Hindustan Petroleum in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.72. Hindustan Petroleum's value of 10.96 is 132.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Hindustan Petroleum's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.39 to 17.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.53 vs. the industry median of 4.72, Hindustan Petroleum 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Oil & Gas companies is 4.72, based on 500 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. Hindustan Petroleum's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 10.96 is 132.4% 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 Hindustan Petroleum and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hindustan Petroleum's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.96, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 7.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hindustan Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Petroleum (NSE:HINDPETRO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹419.03, compared to a current price of ₹363.25 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.96, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 7.53 and 132.4% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 4.72. Hindustan Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Hindustan Petroleum (NSE:HINDPETRO), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.96 as of Aug. 22, 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 Hindustan Petroleum (NSE:HINDPETRO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Petroleum stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹363.25 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹419.03.
GuruFocus considers Hindustan Petroleum to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:HINDPETRO:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 10.96 (46% above median its 10-year median of 7.53)
GF Value™: ₹419.03 vs. price of ₹363.25 (13.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 132.4% above the Oil & Gas median (#96 of 500)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:HINDPETRO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd. (HPCL) is an Indian government enterprise that refines crude oil and manufactures petroleum-based products. The company operates a diverse group of refineries that process several grades of lubes, specialties, and greases along with a variety of petroleum products. HPCL also controls an extensive network of pipelines in India that transport a variety of hydrocarbon-based products. In tandem with its host of pipelines, marketing and distribution efforts are carried out through a group of terminals, service stations, bottling plants, marketing offices, and other facilities. Hindustan's products are sold throughout India. The business is divided into downstream and other operations, with downstream activities generating the maximum revenue.
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