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Lumax IndustriesNSE:LUMAXIND -1.18%84 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.73 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 7.36. GuruFocus rates NSE:LUMAXIND with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹4,416.51 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 857 Vehicles & Parts companies, Lumax Industries ranks better than 63.01% on this metric.
Lumax Industries's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.73.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lumax Industries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:LUMAXIND'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.79 Med: 7.36 Max: 46.87
Current: 4.73
During the past 13 years, Lumax Industries's highest Yield on Cost was 46.87. The lowest was 2.79. And the median was 7.36.
NSE:LUMAXIND's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 63.01% of 857
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.11
vs NSE:LUMAXIND: 4.73
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.
Lumax Industries 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
NSE:LUMAXIND vs ORLY, AZO: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Lumax Industries'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.
Lumax Industries 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lumax Industries's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lumax Industries'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.
Lumax Industries (NSE:LUMAXIND) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.73 as of Aug. 05, 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 Lumax Industries and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 7.36. Over the past decade, Lumax Industries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.79 to 46.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Lumax Industries ranks #317 out of 857 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 37%.
Is Lumax Industries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Lumax Industries' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.73 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 7.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.79 to a high of 46.87. The Vehicles & Parts industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.11. Lumax Industries' value of 4.73 is 52.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lumax Industries ranks #317 out of 857 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lumax Industries has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lumax Industries' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Lumax Industries ranks #317 out of 857 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Lumax Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.11. Lumax Industries' value of 4.73 is 52.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Lumax Industries' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.79 to 46.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.36 vs. the industry median of 3.11, Lumax Industries 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.11, based on 857 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. Lumax Industries's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.73 is 52.1% 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 Lumax Industries and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lumax Industries's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.73, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 7.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lumax Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumax Industries (NSE:LUMAXIND) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹4,416.51, compared to a current price of ₹5,704.50 — trading 29.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.73, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 7.36 and 52.1% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.11. Lumax Industries' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Lumax Industries (NSE:LUMAXIND), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.73 as of Aug. 05, 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 Lumax Industries (NSE:LUMAXIND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumax Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹5,704.50 is trading 29.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹4,416.51.
GuruFocus considers Lumax Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:LUMAXIND:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 4.73 (36% below median its 10-year median of 7.36)
GF Value™: ₹4,416.51 vs. price of ₹5,704.50 (29.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.1% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#317 of 857)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:LUMAXIND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lumax Industries Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing various types of Automotive lighting equipment for four-wheelers and two-wheeler applications in India. The Company's business activity falls within a single business segment, which is the manufacturing and trading of Automotive Components. It provides automotive lighting equipment that includes head lamps, tail lamps, sundry lamps, and auxiliary lamps. Geographically, the company caters its services to the domestic and overseas markets, of which a majority of revenue is derived within India.
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