FS Credit OpportunitiesFSCO +0.10%44 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 15.63 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 10.09. GuruFocus rates FSCO with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.33 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,113 Asset Management companies, FS Credit Opportunities ranks better than 88.59% 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.
FS Credit Opportunities 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
FSCO vs RNP, VRTS, EMO: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, FS Credit Opportunities'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.
FS Credit Opportunities 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, FS Credit Opportunities's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FS Credit Opportunities'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.
FS Credit Opportunities (FSCO) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 15.63 as of Jul. 06, 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 FS Credit Opportunities and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 10.09. Over the past decade, FS Credit Opportunities' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.56 to 17.48. According to the industry distribution chart, FS Credit Opportunities ranks #127 out of 1113 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 11.4%.
Is FS Credit Opportunities' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
FS Credit Opportunities' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 15.63 is 55% above median its 10-year median of 10.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.56 to a high of 17.48. The Asset Management industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.39. FS Credit Opportunities' value of 15.63 is 144.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FS Credit Opportunities ranks #127 out of 1113 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, FS Credit Opportunities has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FS Credit Opportunities' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to RNP and VRTS?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, FS Credit Opportunities ranks #127 out of 1113 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places FS Credit Opportunities in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.39. FS Credit Opportunities' value of 15.63 is 144.6% above this benchmark. Historically, FS Credit Opportunities' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.56 to 17.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.09 vs. the industry median of 6.39, FS Credit Opportunities 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 6.39, 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. FS Credit Opportunities's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 15.63 is 144.6% 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 FS Credit Opportunities and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FS Credit Opportunities's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 15.63, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 10.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FS Credit Opportunities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FS Credit Opportunities (FSCO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.33, compared to a current price of $4.96 — trading 7% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 15.63, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 10.09 and 144.6% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.39. FS Credit Opportunities' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 4 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 FS Credit Opportunities (FSCO), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 15.63 as of Jul. 06, 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 FS Credit Opportunities (FSCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FS Credit Opportunities stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.96 is trading 7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.33.
GuruFocus considers FS Credit Opportunities to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FSCO:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 15.63 (55% above median its 10-year median of 10.09)
GF Value™: $5.33 vs. price of $4.96 (7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 144.6% above the Asset Management median (#127 of 1113)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FS Credit Opportunities Corp is a closed-end management investment company. The Fund's primary investment objective is to generate an attractive total return consisting of a high level of current income and capital appreciation, with a secondary objective of capital preservation. It predominantly invests in a portfolio of secured and unsecured floating and fixed-rate loans, bonds, and other types of credit instruments. The credit instruments in which it invests are typically rated below investment grade by rating agencies or would be rated below investment grade if rated. To achieve its investment objectives, the fund focuses on strategies such as Opportunistic Credit, Special Situations, and Capital Structure Solutions.
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