S Chand and CoNSE:SCHAND -2.39%73 Dividend Yield % is 2.72% as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 111% above its 10-year median of 1.29. GuruFocus rates NSE:SCHAND with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹265.14 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 394 Media - Diversified companies, S Chand and Co ranks worse than 58.63% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-27), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of S Chand and Co is 2.72%.
The historical rank and industry rank for S Chand and Co's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:SCHAND'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24 Med: 1.29 Max: 3.8
Current: 2.72
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of S Chand and Co was 3.80%. The lowest was 0.24%. And the median was 1.29%.
NSE:SCHAND's Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 58.63% of 394
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 3.155
vs NSE:SCHAND: 2.72
During the past 12 months, S Chand and Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 33.30% 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.
S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) Dividend Yield % Explanation
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.
The historical data trend for S Chand and Co's Dividend Yield % can be seen below:
* 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.
For the Publishing subindustry, S Chand and Co'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.
S Chand and Co Dividend Yield % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, S Chand and Co's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where S Chand and Co's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
S Chand and Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
INR 4.000000
2026-05-29
2026-05-29
2026-06-08
Cash Dividend
annually
INR:INR 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
S Chand and Co's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
* 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.
S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) has a Dividend Yield % of 2.72% as of Jun. 27, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on S Chand and Co and its competitors. This is 111% above median its historical median of 1.29. Over the past decade, S Chand and Co's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.24 to 3.80. According to the industry distribution chart, S Chand and Co ranks #231 out of 394 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 58.6%.
Is S Chand and Co's Dividend Yield % too high?
S Chand and Co's current Dividend Yield % of 2.72% is 111% above median its 10-year median of 1.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 3.80. The Media - Diversified industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.16. S Chand and Co's value of 2.72% is 13.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, S Chand and Co ranks #231 out of 394 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, S Chand and Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does S Chand and Co's Dividend Yield % compare to NYT?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, S Chand and Co ranks #231 out of 394 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places S Chand and Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 3.16. S Chand and Co's value of 2.72% is 13.8% below this benchmark. Historically, S Chand and Co's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.24 to 3.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.29 vs. the industry median of 3.16, S Chand and Co 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 Dividend Yield % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Media - Diversified companies is 3.16, based on 394 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. S Chand and Co's current Dividend Yield % of 2.72% is 13.8% 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 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 S Chand and Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 3.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. S Chand and Co's current Dividend Yield % is 2.72%, which is 111% above median its own 10-year median of 1.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is S Chand and Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹265.14, compared to a current price of ₹147.31 — trading 44.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 2.72%, which is 111% above median its 10-year median of 1.29 and 13.8% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 3.16. S Chand and Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 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 S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND), the current Dividend Yield % is 2.72% 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 S Chand and Co (NSE:SCHAND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S Chand and Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹147.31 is trading 44.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹265.14.
GuruFocus considers S Chand and Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SCHAND:
Dividend Yield %: 2.72% (111% above median its 10-year median of 1.29)
GF Value™: ₹265.14 vs. price of ₹147.31 (44.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.8% below the Media - Diversified median (#231 of 394)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SCHAND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
S Chand and Co Ltd is an Indian company engaged in the business of publishing educational books; school books, higher academic books, competition, reference books, and technical, professional, and children's books. Company key products and services include; K-12, Higher Education, Early Learning, and Digital Offerings. It also exports digital content in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and other parts of the world. The firm operates and earns key income from India. The company operates in one reportable business segment, which is the publishing of books.
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