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PTC IndiaNSE:PTC +0.40%82 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.92 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 11.72. GuruFocus rates NSE:PTC with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹185.65 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 238 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, PTC India ranks better than 85.71% on this metric.
PTC India's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.92.
The historical rank and industry rank for PTC India's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:PTC'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.81 Med: 11.72 Max: 21.79
Current: 9.92
During the past 13 years, PTC India's highest Yield on Cost was 21.79. The lowest was 3.81. And the median was 11.72.
NSE:PTC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 85.71% of 238
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 3.675
vs NSE:PTC: 9.92
PTC India (NSE:PTC) 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.
PTC India 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
NSE:PTC vs CEG, VST, NRG: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, PTC India'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.
PTC India 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, PTC India's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PTC India'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 PTC India is calculated as
PTC India (NSE:PTC) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.92 as of Jul. 24, 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 PTC India and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 11.72. Over the past decade, PTC India's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.81 to 21.79. According to the industry distribution chart, PTC India ranks #34 out of 238 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 14.3%.
Is PTC India's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
PTC India's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.92 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 11.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.81 to a high of 21.79. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.68. PTC India's value of 9.92 is 169.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PTC India ranks #34 out of 238 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PTC India has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PTC India's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, PTC India ranks #34 out of 238 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places PTC India in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.68. PTC India's value of 9.92 is 169.9% above this benchmark. Historically, PTC India's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.81 to 21.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.72 vs. the industry median of 3.68, PTC India 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 3.68, based on 238 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. PTC India's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.92 is 169.9% 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 PTC India and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PTC India's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.92, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 11.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PTC India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PTC India (NSE:PTC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹185.65, compared to a current price of ₹168.38 — trading 9.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.92, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 11.72 and 169.9% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 3.68. PTC India's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 PTC India (NSE:PTC), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.92 as of Jul. 24, 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 PTC India (NSE:PTC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PTC India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹168.38 is trading 9.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹185.65.
GuruFocus considers PTC India to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:PTC:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 9.92 (15% below median its 10-year median of 11.72)
GF Value™: ₹185.65 vs. price of ₹168.38 (9.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 169.9% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#34 of 238)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:PTC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PTC India Ltd is a holding company. It is involved in the trading of electricity and offers power trading solutions in India. The company's segments include Power: it includes trading & generation of power. Financing business: It includes investing in equity or extending debt to power projects in generation, transmission, distribution, fuel resources, and fuel-related infrastructure. The company derives the majority of its revenue from India.
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