The historical rank and industry rank for Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:MTNL's Dividend Yield % is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 4.005 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Yield % only.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam was 14.50% per year. The lowest was -43.30% per year. And the median was 6.90% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
NSE:MTNL vs TMUS, VZ, T: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % 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.
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Dividend Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam (NSE:MTNL) has a Dividend Yield % of 0.00% as of Jun. 27, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Mahanagar Telephone Nigam and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam ranks #999999 out of 228 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Is Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's Dividend Yield % too high?
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's current Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam ranks #999999 out of 228 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's Dividend Yield % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam ranks #999999 out of 228 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Mahanagar Telephone Nigam in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 4.01. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Yield % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.01, based on 228 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Mahanagar Telephone Nigam and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 4.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's current Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mahanagar Telephone Nigam stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam (NSE:MTNL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹44.97, compared to a current price of ₹30.15 — trading 33% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. Mahanagar Telephone Nigam's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mahanagar Telephone Nigam (NSE:MTNL), the current Dividend Yield % is 0.00% as of Jun. 27, 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 Mahanagar Telephone Nigam (NSE:MTNL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹30.15 is trading 33% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹44.97.
GuruFocus considers Mahanagar Telephone Nigam to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:MTNL:
Dividend Yield %: 0.00%
GF Value™: ₹44.97 vs. price of ₹30.15 (33% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:MTNL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd is an India-based company that provides telecommunications services. The company's operating segment includes the Basic and Cellular segments. It generates maximum revenue from the Basic segment. The company offers various telecom services, including fixed telephone service, GSM (including 3G services), Internet, Broadband, ISDN, and Leased Line services.
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