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Indian Metals & Ferro AlloysNSE:IMFA +0.73%63 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.99 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 15.73. GuruFocus rates NSE:IMFA with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹864.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 345 Metals & Mining companies, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys ranks better than 74.2% on this metric.
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (NSE:IMFA) 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.
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Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys'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.
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys 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.
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (NSE:IMFA) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.99 as of Jul. 31, 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 Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 15.73. Over the past decade, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.19 to 46.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys ranks #89 out of 345 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 25.8%.
Is Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.99 is 68% below median its 10-year median of 15.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.19 to a high of 46.31. The Metals & Mining industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.36. Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' value of 4.99 is 111.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys ranks #89 out of 345 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys ranks #89 out of 345 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.36. Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' value of 4.99 is 111.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.19 to 46.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.73 vs. the industry median of 2.36, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys 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 a Metals & Mining company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Metals & Mining companies is 2.36, based on 345 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. Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.99 is 111.4% 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 Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.99, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 15.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (NSE:IMFA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹864.95, compared to a current price of ₹1,382.70 — trading 59.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.99, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 15.73 and 111.4% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.36. Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 2 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 Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (NSE:IMFA), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.99 as of Jul. 31, 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 Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys (NSE:IMFA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,382.70 is trading 59.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹864.95.
GuruFocus considers Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:IMFA:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 4.99 (68% below median its 10-year median of 15.73)
GF Value™: ₹864.95 vs. price of ₹1,382.70 (59.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 111.4% above the Metals & Mining median (#89 of 345)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:IMFA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd is a producer of value-added ferrochrome in India, with operations spanning the entire value chain from captive chromite mining and power generation to smelting and exports of ferrochrome. The group's reportable segments are Ferro Alloys, Power, Mining, and All Other segments. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Ferro Alloys segment, which produces value-added ferrochrome, which has extensive applications in the manufacture of specialty alloys and stainless steels. Geographically, the majority of the group's revenue is generated through the exports of its products to its customers outside India in countries such as South Korea, China, Taiwan, Japan, and others.
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