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Gowing BrosASX:GOW +4.61%50 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.03 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 2.43. GuruFocus rates ASX:GOW with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of A$2.15 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,114 Asset Management companies, Gowing Bros ranks worse than 86.54% on this metric.
Gowing Bros's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 2.03.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gowing Bros's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:GOW'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.38 Med: 2.43 Max: 6.21
Current: 2.03
During the past 13 years, Gowing Bros's highest Yield on Cost was 6.21. The lowest was 1.38. And the median was 2.43.
ASX:GOW's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 86.54% of 1114
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.465
vs ASX:GOW: 2.03
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.
Gowing Bros 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
ASX:GOW vs BLK, BX, KKR: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Gowing Bros'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.
Gowing Bros 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Gowing Bros's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gowing Bros'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.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Gowing Bros is calculated as
Gowing Bros (ASX:GOW) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.03 as of Jul. 17, 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 Gowing Bros and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 2.43. Over the past decade, Gowing Bros' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.38 to 6.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Gowing Bros ranks #964 out of 1114 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 86.5%.
Is Gowing Bros' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Gowing Bros' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.03 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 2.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.38 to a high of 6.21. The Asset Management industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.47. Gowing Bros' value of 2.03 is 68.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gowing Bros ranks #964 out of 1114 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gowing Bros has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gowing Bros' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Gowing Bros ranks #964 out of 1114 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Gowing Bros in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.47. Gowing Bros' value of 2.03 is 68.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Gowing Bros' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.38 to 6.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.43 vs. the industry median of 6.47, Gowing Bros 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 6.47, based on 1,114 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. Gowing Bros's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.03 is 68.6% 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 Gowing Bros and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gowing Bros's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.03, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 2.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gowing Bros stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gowing Bros (ASX:GOW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.15, compared to a current price of A$2.27 — trading 5.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.03, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 2.43 and 68.6% below the Asset Management industry median of 6.47. Gowing Bros' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Gowing Bros (ASX:GOW), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.03 as of Jul. 17, 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 Gowing Bros (ASX:GOW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gowing Bros stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$2.27 is trading 5.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.15.
GuruFocus considers Gowing Bros to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:GOW:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.03 (16% below median its 10-year median of 2.43)
GF Value™: A$2.15 vs. price of A$2.27 (5.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 68.6% below the Asset Management median (#964 of 1114)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:GOW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gowing Bros Ltd operates as an investment and wealth management company in Australia. Its operating segments include Cash & fixed interest, Equities, Private equities, Investment properties, Development properties, Surf Hardware International business, and others. The company generates majority of its revenue from sale of goods (Surf Hardware International). Its geographical segments include Australia, the United States, Japan, and Europe.
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