ETV (Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 6.92 (As of Jul. 20, 2026) — Near Median

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ETV Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp ETV
59 GF Score
Price $14.88
GF Value $12.29
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %?

Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp ETV -0.07% 59 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.92 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 7.59. GuruFocus rates ETV with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.29 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,116 Asset Management companies, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp ranks better than 53.85% on this metric.

Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.92.


The historical rank and industry rank for Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:

ETV' s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.75   Med: 7.59   Max: 11.81
Current: 6.92


During the past 9 years, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp's highest Yield on Cost was 11.81. The lowest was 6.75. And the median was 7.59.


ETV's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than
53.85% of 1116 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.45 vs ETV: 6.92

Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp  (NYSE:ETV) 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.


Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms


ETV vs STEW, RQI, BST: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp'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.


Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.


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Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp 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.

Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp is calculated as

Yield-on-Cost=Dividend Yield %*(1+Dividend Growth Rate)^5
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What does a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.92 mean?
Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp (ETV) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.92 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 Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.59. Over the past decade, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 6.75 to 11.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp ranks #515 out of 1116 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 46.1%.
Is Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.92 is near median its 10-year median of 7.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.75 to a high of 11.81. The Asset Management industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.45. Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp's value of 6.92 is 7.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp ranks #515 out of 1116 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to STEW and RQI?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp ranks #515 out of 1116 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.45. Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp's value of 6.92 is 7.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 6.75 to 11.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.59 vs. the industry median of 6.45, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp 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. Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.92 is 7.3% 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 Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp 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. Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.92, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp (ETV) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.29, compared to a current price of $14.88 — trading 21.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.92, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.59 and 7.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.45. Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp (ETV), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.92 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 Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp (ETV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $14.88 is trading 21.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.29. GuruFocus considers Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ETV:

  • 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 6.92 (near median its 10-year median of 7.59)
  • GF Value™: $12.29 vs. price of $14.88 (21.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 7.3% above the Asset Management median (#515 of 1116)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ETV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp Business Description

Address One Post Office Square, Boston, MA, USA, 02109
Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opp is a United States-based diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is to provide current income and gains. The secondary objective of the fund is capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of common stocks, designated segments of which seek to exceed the total return performance of the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ-100.
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