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Blackrock Debt Strategies FundDSU -1.15%44 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 20.97 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 13.14. GuruFocus rates DSU with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,114 Asset Management companies, Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund ranks better than 94.25% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
DSU'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.37 Med: 13.14 Max: 21.16
Current: 20.97
During the past 8 years, Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund's highest Yield on Cost was 21.16. The lowest was 10.37. And the median was 13.14.
DSU's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 94.25% of 1114
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.465
vs DSU: 20.97
Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund (NYSE:DSU) 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.
Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
DSU vs MHD, NDMO, EMD: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Blackrock Debt Strategies 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.
Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Blackrock Debt Strategies 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.
Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund (DSU) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 20.97 as of Jul. 18, 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 Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund and its competitors. This is 60% above median its historical median of 13.14. Over the past decade, Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 10.37 to 21.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund ranks #64 out of 1114 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 5.7%.
Is Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 20.97 is 60% above median its 10-year median of 13.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.37 to a high of 21.16. The Asset Management industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.47. Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund's value of 20.97 is 224.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund ranks #64 out of 1114 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to MHD and NDMO?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund ranks #64 out of 1114 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.47. Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund's value of 20.97 is 224.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 10.37 to 21.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.14 vs. the industry median of 6.47, Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund 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 6.47, 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. Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 20.97 is 224.4% 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 Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund 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. Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 20.97, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 13.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund (DSU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.50, compared to a current price of $9.46 — trading 45.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 20.97, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 13.14 and 224.4% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.47. Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 6 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 Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund (DSU), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 20.97 as of Jul. 18, 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 Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund (DSU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.46 is trading 45.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.50.
GuruFocus considers Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DSU:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 20.97 (60% above median its 10-year median of 13.14)
GF Value™: $6.50 vs. price of $9.46 (45.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 224.4% above the Asset Management median (#64 of 1114)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DSU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund Business Description
Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund Inc is a closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is to seek to provide current income by investing in a diversified portfolio of U.S. companies debt instruments, including senior and subordinated corporate loans, both secured and unsecured, which are rated in the lower rating categories of the established rating services or unrated debt instruments, which are in the judgment of the investment adviser of equivalent quality. The Fund may invest directly in debt instruments or synthetically through the use of derivatives. The Fund's secondary investment objective is to seek to provide capital appreciation.
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