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SML MahindraNSE:SMLMAH +3.63%59 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.46 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 0.66. GuruFocus rates NSE:SMLMAH with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹2,836.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 852 Vehicles & Parts companies, SML Mahindra ranks worse than 89.2% on this metric.
SML Mahindra's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.46.
The historical rank and industry rank for SML Mahindra's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:SMLMAH'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18 Med: 0.66 Max: 1.52
Current: 0.46
During the past 13 years, SML Mahindra's highest Yield on Cost was 1.52. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.66.
NSE:SMLMAH's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 89.2% of 852
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 3.055
vs NSE:SMLMAH: 0.46
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.
SML Mahindra 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
NSE:SMLMAH vs TSLA, GM, F: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, SML Mahindra'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.
SML Mahindra 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, SML Mahindra's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SML Mahindra'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 SML Mahindra is calculated as
SML Mahindra (NSE:SMLMAH) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.46 as of Aug. 18, 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 SML Mahindra and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 0.66. Over the past decade, SML Mahindra's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.18 to 1.52. According to the industry distribution chart, SML Mahindra ranks #760 out of 852 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 89.2%.
Is SML Mahindra's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
SML Mahindra's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.46 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 0.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 1.52. The Vehicles & Parts industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.06. SML Mahindra's value of 0.46 is 84.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SML Mahindra ranks #760 out of 852 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SML Mahindra has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SML Mahindra's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, SML Mahindra ranks #760 out of 852 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places SML Mahindra in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.06. SML Mahindra's value of 0.46 is 84.9% below this benchmark. Historically, SML Mahindra's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.18 to 1.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.66 vs. the industry median of 3.06, SML Mahindra 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 3.06, based on 852 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. SML Mahindra's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.46 is 84.9% 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 SML Mahindra and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SML Mahindra's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.46, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 0.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SML Mahindra stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SML Mahindra (NSE:SMLMAH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,836.20, compared to a current price of ₹5,321.00 — trading 87.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.46, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 0.66 and 84.9% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 3.06. SML Mahindra's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 SML Mahindra (NSE:SMLMAH), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.46 as of Aug. 18, 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 SML Mahindra (NSE:SMLMAH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SML Mahindra stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹5,321.00 is trading 87.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,836.20.
GuruFocus considers SML Mahindra to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SMLMAH:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.46 (30% below median its 10-year median of 0.66)
GF Value™: ₹2,836.20 vs. price of ₹5,321.00 (87.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 84.9% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#760 of 852)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SMLMAH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SML Mahindra Ltd, formerly SML Isuzu Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and selling of commercial vehicles including light and medium-duty trucks, buses, ambulances, and specialized vehicles. The company integrates Japanese technology with local manufacturing to offer reliable and cost-effective transportation solutions. Its product portfolio spans cargo trucks and passenger buses with variants that support different industries such as education, tourism, and corporate transport. Revenue is majorly generated through the sale of vehicles and after-sales services including telematics support. The company operates predominantly in India and exports to several countries across Africa and Asia.
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