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Universal CablesNSE:UNIVCABLES -3.14%69 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.81 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 1.74. GuruFocus rates NSE:UNIVCABLES with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹974.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,898 Industrial Products companies, Universal Cables ranks worse than 71.97% on this metric.
Universal Cables's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.81.
The historical rank and industry rank for Universal Cables's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:UNIVCABLES'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.7 Med: 1.74 Max: 7.07
Current: 0.81
During the past 13 years, Universal Cables's highest Yield on Cost was 7.07. The lowest was 0.70. And the median was 1.74.
NSE:UNIVCABLES's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 71.97% of 1898
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.935
vs NSE:UNIVCABLES: 0.81
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.
Universal Cables 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
NSE:UNIVCABLES vs VRT, BE: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Universal Cables'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.
Universal Cables 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Universal Cables's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Universal Cables'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.
Universal Cables (NSE:UNIVCABLES) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.81 as of Aug. 23, 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 Universal Cables and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 1.74. Over the past decade, Universal Cables' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.70 to 7.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Cables ranks #1366 out of 1898 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 72%.
Is Universal Cables' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Universal Cables' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.81 is 53% below median its 10-year median of 1.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.70 to a high of 7.07. The Industrial Products industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.94. Universal Cables' value of 0.81 is 58.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Cables ranks #1366 out of 1898 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Universal Cables has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Cables' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Universal Cables ranks #1366 out of 1898 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Universal Cables in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.94. Universal Cables' value of 0.81 is 58.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Universal Cables' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.70 to 7.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.74 vs. the industry median of 1.94, Universal Cables 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 Industrial Products company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Industrial Products companies is 1.94, based on 1,898 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. Universal Cables's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.81 is 58.1% 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 Universal Cables and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Cables's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.81, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 1.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Cables stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Cables (NSE:UNIVCABLES) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹974.34, compared to a current price of ₹1,592.50 — trading 63.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.81, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 1.74 and 58.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 1.94. Universal Cables' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 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 Universal Cables (NSE:UNIVCABLES), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.81 as of Aug. 23, 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 Universal Cables (NSE:UNIVCABLES) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Cables stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,592.50 is trading 63.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹974.34.
GuruFocus considers Universal Cables to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:UNIVCABLES:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.81 (53% below median its 10-year median of 1.74)
GF Value™: ₹974.34 vs. price of ₹1,592.50 (63.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.1% below the Industrial Products median (#1366 of 1898)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:UNIVCABLES stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Cables Ltd is an Indian based firm. The company is mainly engaged in manufacturing, and sales of electrical and other cables, capacitors, conductors, and related products. Its product portfolio comprises of extra-high voltage, medium-low voltage power and control cables, and low-high tension capacitors. The company is organized into one segment that is Electrical and other Cables, Capacitors, Wires, and Conductors.
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