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DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term FundDTF +0.04%56 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.73 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 2.80. GuruFocus rates DTF with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.23 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,113 Asset Management companies, DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund ranks worse than 81.13% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
DTF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.28 Med: 2.8 Max: 5.08
Current: 2.73
During the past 9 years, DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund's highest Yield on Cost was 5.08. The lowest was 2.28. And the median was 2.80.
DTF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 81.13% of 1113
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.47
vs DTF: 2.73
DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund (NYSE:DTF) 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.
DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
DTF vs GLV, GDO, HNNA: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term 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.
DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term 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.
DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund (DTF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.73 as of Jul. 25, 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 DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.80. Over the past decade, DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.28 to 5.08. According to the industry distribution chart, DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund ranks #903 out of 1113 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 81.1%.
Is DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.73 is near median its 10-year median of 2.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.28 to a high of 5.08. The Asset Management industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.47. DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund's value of 2.73 is 57.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund ranks #903 out of 1113 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to GLV and GDO?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund ranks #903 out of 1113 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.47. DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund's value of 2.73 is 57.8% below this benchmark. Historically, DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.28 to 5.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.80 vs. the industry median of 6.47, DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term 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 6.47, 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. DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.73 is 57.8% 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 DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term 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. DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.73, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund (DTF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.23, compared to a current price of $11.48 — trading 6.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.73, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.80 and 57.8% below the Asset Management industry median of 6.47. DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund (DTF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.73 as of Jul. 25, 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 DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund (DTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $11.48 is trading 6.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.23.
GuruFocus considers DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DTF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.73 (near median its 10-year median of 2.80)
GF Value™: $12.23 vs. price of $11.48 (6.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 57.8% below the Asset Management median (#903 of 1113)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund Business Description
DTF Tax-Free Income 2028 Term Fund Inc is a diversified closed-end management investment company. The Fund's investment objective is current income exempt from regular federal income tax consistent with the preservation of capital. It seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing mainly in a diversified portfolio of investment-grade tax-exempt obligations.
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