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WelspunNSE:WELCORP +8.12%76 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.99 as of Sep. 22, 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 3.32. GuruFocus rates NSE:WELCORP with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹923.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 317 Steel companies, Welspun ranks worse than 77.6% on this metric.
Welspun's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.99.
The historical rank and industry rank for Welspun's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:WELCORP'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.99 Med: 3.32 Max: 97.14
Current: 0.99
During the past 13 years, Welspun's highest Yield on Cost was 97.14. The lowest was 0.99. And the median was 3.32.
NSE:WELCORP's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 77.6% of 317
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 3.44
vs NSE:WELCORP: 0.99
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.
Welspun 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
NSE:WELCORP vs NUE, STLD, RS: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Welspun'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.
Welspun 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Welspun's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Welspun'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 Welspun is calculated as
Welspun (NSE:WELCORP) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.99 as of Sep. 22, 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 Welspun and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 3.32. Over the past decade, Welspun's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.99 to 97.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Welspun ranks #246 out of 317 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 77.6%.
Is Welspun's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Welspun's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.99 is 70% below median its 10-year median of 3.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.99 to a high of 97.14. The Steel industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.44. Welspun's value of 0.99 is 71.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Welspun ranks #246 out of 317 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Welspun has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Welspun's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Welspun ranks #246 out of 317 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Welspun in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.44. Welspun's value of 0.99 is 71.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Welspun's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.99 to 97.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.32 vs. the industry median of 3.44, Welspun 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 Steel company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Steel companies is 3.44, based on 317 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. Welspun's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.99 is 71.2% 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 Welspun and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Welspun's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.99, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 3.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Welspun stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Welspun (NSE:WELCORP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹923.33, compared to a current price of ₹2,731.50 — trading 195.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.99, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 3.32 and 71.2% below the Steel industry median of 3.44. Welspun's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Welspun (NSE:WELCORP), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.99 as of Sep. 22, 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 Welspun (NSE:WELCORP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Welspun stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹2,731.50 is trading 195.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹923.33.
GuruFocus considers Welspun to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:WELCORP:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.99 (70% below median its 10-year median of 3.32)
GF Value™: ₹923.33 vs. price of ₹2,731.50 (195.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 71.2% below the Steel median (#246 of 317)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:WELCORP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Welspun Corp Ltd is an Indian manufacturer of large-diameter steel pipes and related products, serving the oil and gas, water, and infrastructure sectors. Its portfolio includes submerged arc welded pipes, helically and longitudinally welded pipes, high-frequency electric resistance welded pipes, and spiral pipes, along with anti-corrosion coatings, pipe bending, double jointing, and lining services. The company operates through segments covering steel products and plastic products, the latter including HDPE pipes and ducting. Its customers are primarily energy transmission companies, EPC contractors, and infrastructure developers. Welspun Corp has manufacturing facilities in India and the United States, and it exports to markets across the Middle East, the Americas, Europe, and Southeast Asia. Revenue is generated mainly through the sale of steel pipes and coatings, supplemented by value-added services and plastic pipe products.
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