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HPL Electric & PowerNSE:HPL +1.98%79 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.33 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 3.33. GuruFocus rates NSE:HPL with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹469.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,925 Industrial Products companies, HPL Electric & Power ranks better than 65.66% on this metric.
HPL Electric & Power's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.33.
The historical rank and industry rank for HPL Electric & Power's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:HPL'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.69 Med: 3.33 Max: 30.51
Current: 3.33
During the past 12 years, HPL Electric & Power's highest Yield on Cost was 30.51. The lowest was 0.69. And the median was 3.33.
NSE:HPL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 65.66% of 1925
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.92
vs NSE:HPL: 3.33
HPL Electric & Power (NSE:HPL) 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.
HPL Electric & Power 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
NSE:HPL vs VRT, BE: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, HPL Electric & Power'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.
HPL Electric & Power 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, HPL Electric & Power's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HPL Electric & Power's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
HPL Electric & Power 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.
HPL Electric & Power (NSE:HPL) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.33 as of Jul. 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 HPL Electric & Power and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.33. Over the past decade, HPL Electric & Power's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.69 to 30.51. According to the industry distribution chart, HPL Electric & Power ranks #661 out of 1925 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 34.3%.
Is HPL Electric & Power's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
HPL Electric & Power's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.33 is near median its 10-year median of 3.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.69 to a high of 30.51. The Industrial Products industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.92. HPL Electric & Power's value of 3.33 is 73.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HPL Electric & Power ranks #661 out of 1925 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HPL Electric & Power has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HPL Electric & Power's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, HPL Electric & Power ranks #661 out of 1925 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts HPL Electric & Power in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.92. HPL Electric & Power's value of 3.33 is 73.4% above this benchmark. Historically, HPL Electric & Power's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.69 to 30.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.33 vs. the industry median of 1.92, HPL Electric & Power 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 Industrial Products company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Industrial Products companies is 1.92, based on 1,925 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. HPL Electric & Power's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.33 is 73.4% 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 HPL Electric & Power and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HPL Electric & Power's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.33, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HPL Electric & Power stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HPL Electric & Power (NSE:HPL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹469.89, compared to a current price of ₹347.55 — trading 26% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.33, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.33 and 73.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.92. HPL Electric & Power's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 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 HPL Electric & Power (NSE:HPL), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.33 as of Jul. 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 HPL Electric & Power (NSE:HPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HPL Electric & Power stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹347.55 is trading 26% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹469.89.
GuruFocus considers HPL Electric & Power to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:HPL:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.33 (near median its 10-year median of 3.33)
GF Value™: ₹469.89 vs. price of ₹347.55 (26% below fair value)
Industry Position: 73.4% above the Industrial Products median (#661 of 1925)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:HPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HPL Electric & Power Ltd is an Indian company engaged in manufacturing electric equipment across the key verticals: Metering, Switchgear, Lighting and Electronics, and Cables. The company operates in two segments: Metering, systems & services, and Consumer, Industrial & services. It derives key revenue from the Metering, Systems & Services segment. The product portfolio includes digital panel meters, smart Meters, Net Meters for Solar Rooftops, Prepaid Metering Solutions, Ebrit Digital Panel Meters, cordless chimes, and Trivector Meters. Geographically, the majority of its revenue is generated in India.
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