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Transport of IndiaNSE:TCI -0.11%86 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.03 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 4.21. GuruFocus rates NSE:TCI with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,170.48 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 654 Transportation companies, Transport of India ranks better than 68.04% on this metric.
Transport of India's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 6.03.
The historical rank and industry rank for Transport of India's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:TCI'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.38 Med: 4.21 Max: 7.47
Current: 6.03
During the past 13 years, Transport of India's highest Yield on Cost was 7.47. The lowest was 1.38. And the median was 4.21.
NSE:TCI's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 68.04% of 654
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4
vs NSE:TCI: 6.03
Transport of India (NSE:TCI) 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.
Transport of India 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
NSE:TCI vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Transport of 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.
Transport of India 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Transport of India's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Transport of India's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Transport of India 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.
Transport of India (NSE:TCI) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.03 as of Aug. 06, 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 Transport of India and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 4.21. Over the past decade, Transport of India's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.38 to 7.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Transport of India ranks #209 out of 654 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 32%.
Is Transport of India's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Transport of India's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.03 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 4.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.38 to a high of 7.47. The Transportation industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.00. Transport of India's value of 6.03 is 50.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Transport of India ranks #209 out of 654 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Transport of India has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Transport of India's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Transport of India ranks #209 out of 654 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Transport of India in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.00. Transport of India's value of 6.03 is 50.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Transport of India's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.38 to 7.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.21 vs. the industry median of 4.00, Transport of 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 a Transportation company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Transportation companies is 4.00, based on 654 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. Transport of India's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.03 is 50.8% 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 Transport of India and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Transport of India's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.03, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 4.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Transport of India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transport of India (NSE:TCI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,170.48, compared to a current price of ₹927.00 — trading 20.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.03, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 4.21 and 50.8% above the Transportation industry median of 4.00. Transport of India's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Transport of India (NSE:TCI), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.03 as of Aug. 06, 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 Transport of India (NSE:TCI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transport of India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹927.00 is trading 20.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,170.48.
GuruFocus considers Transport of India to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:TCI:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 6.03 (43% above median its 10-year median of 4.21)
GF Value™: ₹1,170.48 vs. price of ₹927.00 (20.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50.8% above the Transportation median (#209 of 654)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:TCI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Transport Corp of India Ltd is an integrated logistics and supply chain solutions provider. The company's operating segment includes Freight, Supply Chain Solutions, Seaways, and Energy. It generates maximum revenue from the Freight Division segment. The Company derives revenues from the business of freight, logistics services (comprising of supply chain management, warehousing, and allied services), and the sale of power. Geographically, it operates only in India.
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