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Kirloskar Oil EnginesNSE:KIRLOSENG -3.88%68 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.09 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 81% below its 10-year median of 5.60. GuruFocus rates NSE:KIRLOSENG with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,205.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,905 Industrial Products companies, Kirloskar Oil Engines ranks worse than 64.83% on this metric.
Kirloskar Oil Engines's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.09.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kirloskar Oil Engines's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:KIRLOSENG'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.88 Med: 5.6 Max: 25.4
Current: 1.09
During the past 13 years, Kirloskar Oil Engines's highest Yield on Cost was 25.40. The lowest was 0.88. And the median was 5.60.
NSE:KIRLOSENG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 64.83% of 1905
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.88
vs NSE:KIRLOSENG: 1.09
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.
Kirloskar Oil Engines 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
NSE:KIRLOSENG vs GEV, ETN, PH: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Kirloskar Oil Engines'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.
Kirloskar Oil Engines 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kirloskar Oil Engines's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kirloskar Oil Engines'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.
Kirloskar Oil Engines (NSE:KIRLOSENG) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.09 as of Aug. 10, 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 Kirloskar Oil Engines and its competitors. This is 81% below median its historical median of 5.60. Over the past decade, Kirloskar Oil Engines' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.88 to 25.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Kirloskar Oil Engines ranks #1235 out of 1905 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 64.8%.
Is Kirloskar Oil Engines' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Kirloskar Oil Engines' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.09 is 81% below median its 10-year median of 5.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.88 to a high of 25.40. The Industrial Products industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.88. Kirloskar Oil Engines' value of 1.09 is 42% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kirloskar Oil Engines ranks #1235 out of 1905 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kirloskar Oil Engines has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kirloskar Oil Engines' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kirloskar Oil Engines ranks #1235 out of 1905 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Kirloskar Oil Engines in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.88. Kirloskar Oil Engines' value of 1.09 is 42% below this benchmark. Historically, Kirloskar Oil Engines' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.88 to 25.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.60 vs. the industry median of 1.88, Kirloskar Oil Engines 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Industrial Products companies is 1.88, based on 1,905 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. Kirloskar Oil Engines's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.09 is 42% 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 Kirloskar Oil Engines and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kirloskar Oil Engines's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.09, which is 81% below median its own 10-year median of 5.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kirloskar Oil Engines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kirloskar Oil Engines (NSE:KIRLOSENG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,205.60, compared to a current price of ₹2,161.70 — trading 79.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.09, which is 81% below median its 10-year median of 5.60 and 42% below the Industrial Products industry median of 1.88. Kirloskar Oil Engines' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Kirloskar Oil Engines (NSE:KIRLOSENG), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.09 as of Aug. 10, 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 Kirloskar Oil Engines (NSE:KIRLOSENG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kirloskar Oil Engines stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹2,161.70 is trading 79.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,205.60.
GuruFocus considers Kirloskar Oil Engines to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:KIRLOSENG:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.09 (81% below median its 10-year median of 5.60)
GF Value™: ₹1,205.60 vs. price of ₹2,161.70 (79.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42% below the Industrial Products median (#1235 of 1905)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:KIRLOSENG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd is an India-based company that, along with its subsidiaries, engages in the business of manufacturing engines, generating sets, pump sets, power tillers, spares thereof, and Financial services. The company's products are used in various industries, including Airports, Agriculture, Construction & Infrastructure, Defence, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Hospitality, and others. Its operating reportable segments are: B2B, B2C, and Financial Services. Maximum revenue is generated from its B2B segment, which includes the power solutions space, offering a wide including internal combustion engines, fuel-agnostic gensets, and customised power systems. Geographically, the majority of the company's revenue is generated in India, and the rest from other countries.
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