CEE (CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,) Forward Dividend Yield %: 1.85% (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


CEE CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, INC. CEE
50 GF Score
Price $20.82
GF Value $25.29
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, Forward Dividend Yield %?

CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, CEE +0.29% 50 Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.85% as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates CEE with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,104 Asset Management companies, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, ranks worse than 86.59% on this metric.

As of today (2026-06-26), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, is 1.85%.

As of today (2026-06-26), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, is 1.85%.

CEE's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than
86.59% of 1104 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.11 vs CEE: 1.85

CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s Dividends per Share for the six months ended in Oct. 2025 was $0.00.

During the past 12 months, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -3.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -28.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -27.50% per year.

During the past 9 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, was 65.80% per year. The lowest was -45.30% per year. And the median was -14.20% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,  (NYSE:CEE) Forward 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.

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CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms

CEE vs HYI, BWG, IHD: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward 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.

CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, Forward Dividend Yield % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.


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CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation

Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.

CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, Recent Full-Year* Dividend History

Amount Ex-date Record Date Pay Date Type Frequency Forex Rate
USD 0.3871002025-12-302025-12-302026-01-30Cash DividendannuallyUSD:USD 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.

CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Forward Annual Dividend Yield=Forward Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=0.3871/20.82
=1.86 %

Current Share Price is $20.82.
CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as $0.3871 * 1 = $0.3871.

CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Trailing Annual Dividend Yield=Most Recent Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=0.3871/20.82
=1.86 %

Current Share Price is $20.82.
CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $0.3871.

* 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.

What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 1.85% mean?
CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, (CEE) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 1.85% as of Jun. 26, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, ranks #956 out of 1104 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 86.6%.
Is CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.85%. The Asset Management industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 6.11. CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s value of 1.85% is 69.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, ranks #956 out of 1104 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s Forward Dividend Yield % compare to HYI and BWG?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, ranks #956 out of 1104 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 6.11. CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s value of 1.85% is 69.7% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for an Asset Management company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Asset Management companies is 6.11, based on 1,104 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s current Forward Dividend Yield % of 1.85% is 69.7% 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 Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 6.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.85%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, (CEE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.29, compared to a current price of $20.82 — trading 17.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.85% and 69.7% below the Asset Management industry median of 6.11. CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, (CEE), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.85% as of Jun. 26, 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 CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, (CEE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $20.82 is trading 17.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $25.29. GuruFocus considers CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CEE:

  • Forward Dividend Yield %: 1.85%
  • GF Value™: $25.29 vs. price of $20.82 (17.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 69.7% below the Asset Management median (#956 of 1104)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CEE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, Business Description

Address 875 Third Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 10022-6225
CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, INC. is a closed-end management investment company. The Fund's objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation. It invests in the equity or equity-linked securities of issuers domiciled in Central and Eastern Europe.
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