Generation Development GroupASX:GDG +9.14%57 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.51 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 1.71. GuruFocus rates ASX:GDG with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of A$7.87 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,112 Asset Management companies, Generation Development Group ranks worse than 95.95% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Generation Development Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:GDG'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28 Med: 1.71 Max: 4.93
Current: 0.51
During the past 13 years, Generation Development Group's highest Yield on Cost was 4.93. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 1.71.
ASX:GDG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 95.95% of 1112
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.375
vs ASX:GDG: 0.51
Generation Development Group (ASX:GDG) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
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.
Generation Development Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
ASX:GDG vs BLK, BX, KKR: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Generation Development Group'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.
Generation Development Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Generation Development Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Generation Development Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Generation Development Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
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.
Generation Development Group (ASX:GDG) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.51 as of Jul. 05, 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 Generation Development Group and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 1.71. Over the past decade, Generation Development Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.28 to 4.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Generation Development Group ranks #1067 out of 1112 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 96%.
Is Generation Development Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Generation Development Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.51 is 70% below median its 10-year median of 1.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 4.93. The Asset Management industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.38. Generation Development Group's value of 0.51 is 92% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Generation Development Group ranks #1067 out of 1112 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Generation Development Group has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Generation Development Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Generation Development Group ranks #1067 out of 1112 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Generation Development Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.38. Generation Development Group's value of 0.51 is 92% below this benchmark. Historically, Generation Development Group's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.28 to 4.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.71 vs. the industry median of 6.38, Generation Development Group 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 6.38, based on 1,112 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. Generation Development Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.51 is 92% 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 Generation Development Group and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Generation Development Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.51, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 1.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Generation Development Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Generation Development Group (ASX:GDG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$7.87, compared to a current price of A$4.06 — trading 48.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.51, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 1.71 and 92% below the Asset Management industry median of 6.38. Generation Development Group's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 3 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 Generation Development Group (ASX:GDG), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.51 as of Jul. 05, 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 Generation Development Group (ASX:GDG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Generation Development Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$4.06 is trading 48.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$7.87.
GuruFocus considers Generation Development Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:GDG:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.51 (70% below median its 10-year median of 1.71)
GF Value™: A$7.87 vs. price of A$4.06 (48.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 92% below the Asset Management median (#1067 of 1112)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:GDG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1991, Generation originally operated as a pooled development fund, focusing on providing capital to businesses in financial services. Today, the firm is structured across three key business lines within wealth management. The first is through Generation Life, the market leader in investment bonds by in-flows, which offers tax-effective products, including investment bonds and annuities. The second business line is Lonsec, a prominent research and ratings provider to the Australian financial services sector, competing against Morningstar and Zenith. The third division provides managed account solutions, a result of the merger between Evidentia and Lonsec Investment Solutions, offering individually owned accounts professionally managed by experienced portfolio managers.
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