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Prakash PipesNSE:PPL -2.36%83 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.14 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 69% above its 10-year median of 1.86. GuruFocus rates NSE:PPL with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹424.17 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,015 Construction companies, Prakash Pipes ranks worse than 52.41% on this metric.
Prakash Pipes's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.14.
The historical rank and industry rank for Prakash Pipes's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:PPL'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.48 Med: 1.86 Max: 13.45
Current: 3.14
During the past 9 years, Prakash Pipes's highest Yield on Cost was 13.45. The lowest was 0.48. And the median was 1.86.
NSE:PPL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 52.41% of 1015
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.43
vs NSE:PPL: 3.14
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.
Prakash Pipes 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
NSE:PPL vs TT, JCI, CARR: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Prakash Pipes'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.
Prakash Pipes 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Prakash Pipes's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Prakash Pipes'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.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Prakash Pipes is calculated as
Prakash Pipes (NSE:PPL) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.14 as of Jul. 15, 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 Prakash Pipes and its competitors. This is 69% above median its historical median of 1.86. Over the past decade, Prakash Pipes' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.48 to 13.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Prakash Pipes ranks #532 out of 1015 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 52.4%.
Is Prakash Pipes' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Prakash Pipes' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.14 is 69% above median its 10-year median of 1.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.48 to a high of 13.45. The Construction industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.43. Prakash Pipes' value of 3.14 is 8.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Prakash Pipes ranks #532 out of 1015 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Prakash Pipes has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Prakash Pipes' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Prakash Pipes ranks #532 out of 1015 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Prakash Pipes in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.43. Prakash Pipes' value of 3.14 is 8.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Prakash Pipes' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.48 to 13.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.86 vs. the industry median of 3.43, Prakash Pipes 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 Construction company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Construction companies is 3.43, based on 1,015 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. Prakash Pipes's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.14 is 8.5% 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 Prakash Pipes and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Prakash Pipes's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.14, which is 69% above median its own 10-year median of 1.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Prakash Pipes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prakash Pipes (NSE:PPL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹424.17, compared to a current price of ₹266.60 — trading 37.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.14, which is 69% above median its 10-year median of 1.86 and 8.5% below the Construction industry median of 3.43. Prakash Pipes' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 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 Prakash Pipes (NSE:PPL), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.14 as of Jul. 15, 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 Prakash Pipes (NSE:PPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prakash Pipes stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹266.60 is trading 37.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹424.17.
GuruFocus considers Prakash Pipes to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:PPL:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.14 (69% above median its 10-year median of 1.86)
GF Value™: ₹424.17 vs. price of ₹266.60 (37.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.5% below the Construction median (#532 of 1015)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:PPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Prakash Pipes Ltd is engaged in the manufacture of PVC pipes and fittings. It offers products such as Agri Pipes, Column Pipes, Plumbing Pipes, Casing Pipes, SWR Pipes, Garden Pipes, and their related Fittings. Its segments are PVC Pipe and fittings, and Flexible Packaging. It generates the majority of its revenue from PVC Pipe and fittings.
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