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City of London Investment GroupCHIX:CLIGL +0.21%86 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.49 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 7.63. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CLIGL with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of £5.12 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,116 Asset Management companies, City of London Investment Group ranks better than 57.89% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for City of London Investment Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:CLIGl'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.56 Med: 7.63 Max: 11.36
Current: 7.49
During the past 13 years, City of London Investment Group's highest Yield on Cost was 11.36. The lowest was 5.56. And the median was 7.63.
CHIX:CLIGl's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 57.89% of 1116
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.45
vs CHIX:CLIGl: 7.49
City of London Investment Group (CHIX:CLIGl) 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.
City of London Investment Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
CHIX:CLIGL vs BLK, BX, KKR: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, City of London Investment 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.
City of London Investment Group 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, City of London Investment Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where City of London Investment Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
City of London Investment 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.
City of London Investment Group (CHIX:CLIGL) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.49 as of Jul. 20, 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 City of London Investment Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.63. Over the past decade, City of London Investment Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 5.56 to 11.36. According to the industry distribution chart, City of London Investment Group ranks #470 out of 1116 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 42.1%.
Is City of London Investment Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
City of London Investment Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.49 is near median its 10-year median of 7.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.56 to a high of 11.36. The Asset Management industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.45. City of London Investment Group's value of 7.49 is 16.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, City of London Investment Group ranks #470 out of 1116 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, City of London Investment Group has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does City of London Investment Group's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, City of London Investment Group ranks #470 out of 1116 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts City of London Investment Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.45. City of London Investment Group's value of 7.49 is 16.1% above this benchmark. Historically, City of London Investment Group's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 5.56 to 11.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.63 vs. the industry median of 6.45, City of London Investment Group has consistently been above 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 1,116 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. City of London Investment Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.49 is 16.1% above 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 City of London Investment Group 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. City of London Investment Group's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.49, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is City of London Investment Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City of London Investment Group (CHIX:CLIGL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.12, compared to a current price of £4.81 — trading 6.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.49, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.63 and 16.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.45. City of London Investment Group's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 8 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 City of London Investment Group (CHIX:CLIGL), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.49 as of Jul. 20, 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 City of London Investment Group (CHIX:CLIGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City of London Investment Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £4.81 is trading 6.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £5.12.
GuruFocus considers City of London Investment Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:CLIGL:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 7.49 (near median its 10-year median of 7.63)
GF Value™: £5.12 vs. price of £4.81 (6.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.1% above the Asset Management median (#470 of 1116)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:CLIGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
City of London Investment Group Business Description
City of London Investment Group PLC is a United Kingdom-based asset management company. The company through its subsidiaries offers products of emerging markets and closed-end funds. Its principal operating subsidiary acts as an investment adviser for the company. It has operations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Europe.
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