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Eaton Vance Tax-mangd Glo Buy-write OppoETW +0.32%57 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.25 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 8.04. GuruFocus rates ETW with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.13 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,116 Asset Management companies, Eaton Vance Tax-mangd Glo Buy-write Oppo ranks better than 56.63% on this metric.
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.
ETW vs ASA, BTX, CII: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Eaton Vance Tax-mangd Glo Buy-write Oppo'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-mangd Glo Buy-write Oppo 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Eaton Vance Tax-mangd Glo Buy-write Oppo's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eaton Vance Tax-mangd Glo Buy-write Oppo's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
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.
Eaton Vance Tax-mangd Glo Buy-write Oppo (ETW) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.25 as of Jul. 21, 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-mangd Glo Buy-write Oppo and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 8.04. Over the past decade, Eaton Vance Tax-mangd Glo Buy-write Oppo's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 6.68 to 12.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Eaton Vance Tax-mangd Glo Buy-write Oppo ranks #484 out of 1116 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 43.4%.
Is Eaton Vance Tax-mangd Glo Buy-write Oppo's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Eaton Vance Tax-mangd Glo Buy-write Oppo's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.25 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 8.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.68 to a high of 12.20. The Asset Management industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.45. Eaton Vance Tax-mangd Glo Buy-write Oppo's value of 7.25 is 12.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eaton Vance Tax-mangd Glo Buy-write Oppo ranks #484 out of 1116 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Eaton Vance Tax-mangd Glo Buy-write Oppo has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eaton Vance Tax-mangd Glo Buy-write Oppo's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ASA and BTX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Eaton Vance Tax-mangd Glo Buy-write Oppo ranks #484 out of 1116 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Eaton Vance Tax-mangd Glo Buy-write Oppo in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.45. Eaton Vance Tax-mangd Glo Buy-write Oppo's value of 7.25 is 12.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Eaton Vance Tax-mangd Glo Buy-write Oppo's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 6.68 to 12.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.04 vs. the industry median of 6.45, Eaton Vance Tax-mangd Glo Buy-write Oppo 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-mangd Glo Buy-write Oppo's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.25 is 12.4% 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 Eaton Vance Tax-mangd Glo Buy-write Oppo 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-mangd Glo Buy-write Oppo's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.25, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 8.04. 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-mangd Glo Buy-write Oppo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eaton Vance Tax-mangd Glo Buy-write Oppo (ETW) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.13, compared to a current price of $9.50 — trading 32.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.25, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 8.04 and 12.4% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.45. Eaton Vance Tax-mangd Glo Buy-write Oppo's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 3 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-mangd Glo Buy-write Oppo (ETW), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.25 as of Jul. 21, 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-mangd Glo Buy-write Oppo (ETW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eaton Vance Tax-mangd Glo Buy-write Oppo stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.50 is trading 32.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.13.
GuruFocus considers Eaton Vance Tax-mangd Glo Buy-write Oppo to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ETW:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 7.25 (10% below median its 10-year median of 8.04)
GF Value™: $14.13 vs. price of $9.50 (32.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.4% above the Asset Management median (#484 of 1116)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ETW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eaton Vance Tax-mangd Glo Buy-write Oppo Business Description
Eaton Vance Tax-mangd Glo Buy-write Oppo is a United States-based diversified, closed-end management investment company. The primary investment objective of the company is to provide current income and gains. The secondary objective of the fund is capital appreciation. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of common stocks and writes call options on one or more U.S. indices on a substantial portion of the value of its common stock portfolio to generate current earnings from the option premium. Its portfolio of investments consists of capital markets, chemicals, banks, biotechnology, media, and other sectors.
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