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National FertilizersNSE:NFL -0.44%72 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.16 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 2.19. GuruFocus rates NSE:NFL with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹305.14 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 149 Agriculture companies, National Fertilizers ranks worse than 63.76% on this metric.
National Fertilizers's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.16.
The historical rank and industry rank for National Fertilizers's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:NFL'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22 Med: 2.19 Max: 10.48
Current: 2.16
During the past 13 years, National Fertilizers's highest Yield on Cost was 10.48. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 2.19.
NSE:NFL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 63.76% of 149
companies
in the Agriculture industry
Industry Median: 3.51
vs NSE:NFL: 2.16
National Fertilizers (NSE:NFL) 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.
National Fertilizers 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
NSE:NFL vs CTVA, CF, MOS: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, National Fertilizers'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.
National Fertilizers 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, National Fertilizers's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Fertilizers's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
National Fertilizers 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.
National Fertilizers (NSE:NFL) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.16 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 National Fertilizers and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.19. Over the past decade, National Fertilizers' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.22 to 10.48. According to the industry distribution chart, National Fertilizers ranks #95 out of 149 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 63.8%.
Is National Fertilizers' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
National Fertilizers' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.16 is near median its 10-year median of 2.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 10.48. The Agriculture industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.51. National Fertilizers' value of 2.16 is 38.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Fertilizers ranks #95 out of 149 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, National Fertilizers has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Fertilizers' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, National Fertilizers ranks #95 out of 149 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places National Fertilizers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.51. National Fertilizers' value of 2.16 is 38.5% below this benchmark. Historically, National Fertilizers' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.22 to 10.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.19 vs. the industry median of 3.51, National Fertilizers 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 Agriculture company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Agriculture companies is 3.51, based on 149 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. National Fertilizers's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.16 is 38.5% 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 National Fertilizers and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Fertilizers's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.16, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Fertilizers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Fertilizers (NSE:NFL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹305.14, compared to a current price of ₹71.87 — trading 76.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.16, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.19 and 38.5% below the Agriculture industry median of 3.51. National Fertilizers' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 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 National Fertilizers (NSE:NFL), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.16 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 National Fertilizers (NSE:NFL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Fertilizers stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹71.87 is trading 76.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹305.14.
GuruFocus considers National Fertilizers to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:NFL:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.16 (near median its 10-year median of 2.19)
GF Value™: ₹305.14 vs. price of ₹71.87 (76.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 38.5% below the Agriculture median (#95 of 149)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:NFL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Fertilizers Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing agro chemicals. Its product portfolio includes Neem Coated Urea, four strains of Bio-Fertilizers (solid & liquid), Bentonite Sulphur, and other allied Industrial products like Ammonia, Nitric Acid, Ammonium Nitrate, Sodium Nitrite and Sodium Nitrate. The brand name of the company is known in the market as KISAN. The company also provides agriculture extension services to educate farmers on fertilizers and the know-how on scientific methods of cultivation. Its operating segments include Manufactured Fertilizers which derive key revenue, Manufactured Chemicals, Traded Imported Fertilizers, and Others. Geographically, the company caters only to the Indian market.
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