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Aberdeen Asia-pacificome FundFAX +1.19%51 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 13.62 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 11.38. GuruFocus rates FAX with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,116 Asset Management companies, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund ranks better than 86.2% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
FAX'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.27 Med: 11.38 Max: 18.7
Current: 13.62
During the past 12 years, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's highest Yield on Cost was 18.70. The lowest was 7.27. And the median was 11.38.
FAX's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 86.2% of 1116
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.45
vs FAX: 13.62
Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund (AMEX:FAX) 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.
Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
FAX vs IIM, NMCO, HQL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome 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.
Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Aberdeen Asia-pacificome 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.
Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund (FAX) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 13.62 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 Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 11.38. Over the past decade, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 7.27 to 18.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund ranks #154 out of 1116 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 13.8%.
Is Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 13.62 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 11.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.27 to a high of 18.70. The Asset Management industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.45. Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's value of 13.62 is 111.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund ranks #154 out of 1116 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to IIM and NMCO?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund ranks #154 out of 1116 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.45. Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's value of 13.62 is 111.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 7.27 to 18.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.38 vs. the industry median of 6.45, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome 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 6.45, 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. Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 13.62 is 111.2% 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 Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund 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. Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 13.62, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 11.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund (FAX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.85, compared to a current price of $14.51 — trading 4.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 13.62, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 11.38 and 111.2% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.45. Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 5 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 Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund (FAX), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 13.62 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 Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund (FAX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.51 is trading 4.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.85.
GuruFocus considers Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FAX:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 13.62 (20% above median its 10-year median of 11.38)
GF Value™: $13.85 vs. price of $14.51 (4.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 111.2% above the Asset Management median (#154 of 1116)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FAX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aberdeen Asia-pacificome Fund Business Description
Aberdeen Asia-pacific Income Fund Inc is a United States-based closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. Its principal investment objective is to seek current income along with capital appreciation. The fund invests in Asian debt securities, Australian debt securities, European debt securities and others.
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