CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,CEE +0.62%59 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.37 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 0.55. GuruFocus rates CEE with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.73 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,113 Asset Management companies, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, ranks worse than 97.21% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
CEE'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23 Med: 0.55 Max: 3.02
Current: 0.37
During the past 9 years, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s highest Yield on Cost was 3.02. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 0.55.
CEE's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 97.21% of 1113
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.39
vs CEE: 0.37
CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, (NYSE:CEE) 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.
CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
CEE vs CIK, HEQ, HYI: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'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.
CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, 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.
CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, (CEE) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.37 as of Jul. 11, 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 CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 0.55. Over the past decade, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.23 to 3.02. According to the industry distribution chart, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, ranks #1082 out of 1113 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 97.2%.
Is CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.37 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 3.02. The Asset Management industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.39. CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s value of 0.37 is 94.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, ranks #1082 out of 1113 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 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to CIK and HEQ?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, ranks #1082 out of 1113 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.39. CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s value of 0.37 is 94.2% below this benchmark. Historically, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.23 to 3.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.55 vs. the industry median of 6.39, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, 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 6.39, based on 1,113 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. CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.37 is 94.2% 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 CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.37, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 0.55. 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 $26.73, compared to a current price of $21.09 — trading 21.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.37, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 0.55 and 94.2% below the Asset Management industry median of 6.39. CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND,'s overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 2 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 CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, (CEE), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.37 as of Jul. 11, 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 $21.09 is trading 21.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $26.73.
GuruFocus considers CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE FUND, to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CEE:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.37 (33% below median its 10-year median of 0.55)
GF Value™: $26.73 vs. price of $21.09 (21.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 94.2% below the Asset Management median (#1082 of 1113)
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
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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