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Kothari PetrochemicalsNSE:KOTHARIPET +1.34%92 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.51 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 42% above its 10-year median of 1.06. GuruFocus rates NSE:KOTHARIPET with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹147.84 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,040 Chemicals companies, Kothari Petrochemicals ranks worse than 54.33% on this metric.
Kothari Petrochemicals's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.51.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kothari Petrochemicals's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:KOTHARIPET'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.39 Med: 1.06 Max: 4.95
Current: 1.51
During the past 13 years, Kothari Petrochemicals's highest Yield on Cost was 4.95. The lowest was 0.39. And the median was 1.06.
NSE:KOTHARIPET's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 54.33% of 1040
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.77
vs NSE:KOTHARIPET: 1.51
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.
Kothari Petrochemicals 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
NSE:KOTHARIPET vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Kothari Petrochemicals'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.
Kothari Petrochemicals 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kothari Petrochemicals's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kothari Petrochemicals'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.
Kothari Petrochemicals (NSE:KOTHARIPET) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.51 as of Aug. 25, 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 Kothari Petrochemicals and its competitors. This is 42% above median its historical median of 1.06. Over the past decade, Kothari Petrochemicals' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.39 to 4.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Kothari Petrochemicals ranks #565 out of 1040 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 54.3%.
Is Kothari Petrochemicals' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Kothari Petrochemicals' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.51 is 42% above median its 10-year median of 1.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.39 to a high of 4.95. The Chemicals industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.77. Kothari Petrochemicals' value of 1.51 is 14.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kothari Petrochemicals ranks #565 out of 1040 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kothari Petrochemicals has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kothari Petrochemicals' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kothari Petrochemicals ranks #565 out of 1040 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Kothari Petrochemicals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.77. Kothari Petrochemicals' value of 1.51 is 14.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Kothari Petrochemicals' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.39 to 4.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.06 vs. the industry median of 1.77, Kothari Petrochemicals 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 1.77, based on 1,040 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. Kothari Petrochemicals's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.51 is 14.7% 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 Kothari Petrochemicals and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kothari Petrochemicals's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.51, which is 42% above median its own 10-year median of 1.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kothari Petrochemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kothari Petrochemicals (NSE:KOTHARIPET) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹147.84, compared to a current price of ₹134.25 — trading 9.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.51, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 1.06 and 14.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.77. Kothari Petrochemicals' overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Kothari Petrochemicals (NSE:KOTHARIPET), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.51 as of Aug. 25, 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 Kothari Petrochemicals (NSE:KOTHARIPET) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kothari Petrochemicals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹134.25 is trading 9.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹147.84.
GuruFocus considers Kothari Petrochemicals to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:KOTHARIPET:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.51 (42% above median its 10-year median of 1.06)
GF Value™: ₹147.84 vs. price of ₹134.25 (9.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14.7% below the Chemicals median (#565 of 1040)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:KOTHARIPET stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kothari Petrochemicals Ltd is an India-based company engaged in the manufacturing of PolyIso Butylene and the sale of petrochemical products used in domains of Lubricant & Dispersant , Fuel Additive, Grease, Adhesive, Sealant, Rubber Manufacturing , Personal Care, Masterbatch Compounding, PVC Pipe & Fitting. The company products include KVIS 10, KVIS 20, KVIS 30, KVIS 100, KVIS 150, KVIS 200, and PIB R-01.
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