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Argo InvestmentsASX:ARG -0.11%66 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.00 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 4.47. GuruFocus rates ASX:ARG with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of A$9.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,115 Asset Management companies, Argo Investments ranks worse than 63.05% on this metric.
Argo Investments's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 5.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Argo Investments's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:ARG'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.16 Med: 4.47 Max: 5.89
Current: 5
During the past 13 years, Argo Investments's highest Yield on Cost was 5.89. The lowest was 3.16. And the median was 4.47.
ASX:ARG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 63.05% of 1115
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.45
vs ASX:ARG: 5.00
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.
Argo Investments 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
ASX:ARG vs BLK, BX, KKR: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Argo Investments'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.
Argo Investments 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Argo Investments's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Argo Investments'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.
Argo Investments (ASX:ARG) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.00 as of Jul. 16, 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 Argo Investments and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 4.47. Over the past decade, Argo Investments' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.16 to 5.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Argo Investments ranks #703 out of 1115 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 63%.
Is Argo Investments' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Argo Investments' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.00 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 4.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.16 to a high of 5.89. The Asset Management industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.45. Argo Investments' value of 5.00 is 22.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Argo Investments ranks #703 out of 1115 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Argo Investments has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Argo Investments' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Argo Investments ranks #703 out of 1115 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Argo Investments in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.45. Argo Investments' value of 5.00 is 22.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Argo Investments' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.16 to 5.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.47 vs. the industry median of 6.45, Argo Investments 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 Asset Management company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Asset Management companies is 6.45, based on 1,115 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. Argo Investments's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.00 is 22.5% 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 Argo Investments and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Argo Investments's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.00, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 4.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Argo Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Argo Investments (ASX:ARG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$9.10, compared to a current price of A$8.96 — trading 1.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.00, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 4.47 and 22.5% below the Asset Management industry median of 6.45. Argo Investments' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 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 Argo Investments (ASX:ARG), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.00 as of Jul. 16, 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 Argo Investments (ASX:ARG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Argo Investments stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$8.96 is trading 1.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$9.10.
GuruFocus considers Argo Investments to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:ARG:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 5.00 (12% above median its 10-year median of 4.47)
GF Value™: A$9.10 vs. price of A$8.96 (1.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22.5% below the Asset Management median (#703 of 1115)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:ARG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Argo Investments Ltd is an Australian investment company that offers investors low-cost, conservative, and diverse exposure to Australian companies. It generates revenue from dividends and distributions received from the companies in its investment portfolio.
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