Eagle Capital Growth FundGRF -0.61%54 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.87 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 7.97. GuruFocus rates GRF with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.98 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,114 Asset Management companies, Eagle Capital Growth Fund ranks better than 72.53% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Eagle Capital Growth Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
GRF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.88 Med: 7.97 Max: 19.22
Current: 9.87
During the past 13 years, Eagle Capital Growth Fund's highest Yield on Cost was 19.22. The lowest was 3.88. And the median was 7.97.
GRF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 72.53% of 1114
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.445
vs GRF: 9.87
Eagle Capital Growth Fund (AMEX:GRF) 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.
Eagle Capital Growth Fund 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
GRF vs GROW, MLCI, FCO: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Eagle Capital Growth 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.
Eagle Capital Growth Fund 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Eagle Capital Growth Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eagle Capital Growth Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Eagle Capital Growth 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.
Eagle Capital Growth Fund (GRF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.87 as of Jul. 12, 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 Eagle Capital Growth Fund and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 7.97. Over the past decade, Eagle Capital Growth Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.88 to 19.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Eagle Capital Growth Fund ranks #306 out of 1114 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 27.5%.
Is Eagle Capital Growth Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Eagle Capital Growth Fund's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.87 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 7.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.88 to a high of 19.22. The Asset Management industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.45. Eagle Capital Growth Fund's value of 9.87 is 53.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eagle Capital Growth Fund ranks #306 out of 1114 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Eagle Capital Growth Fund has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eagle Capital Growth Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to GROW and MLCI?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Eagle Capital Growth Fund ranks #306 out of 1114 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Eagle Capital Growth Fund in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.45. Eagle Capital Growth Fund's value of 9.87 is 53.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Eagle Capital Growth Fund's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.88 to 19.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.97 vs. the industry median of 6.45, Eagle Capital Growth 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 1,114 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. Eagle Capital Growth Fund's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.87 is 53.1% 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 Eagle Capital Growth 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. Eagle Capital Growth Fund's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.87, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 7.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eagle Capital Growth Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eagle Capital Growth Fund (GRF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.98, compared to a current price of $10.04 — trading 0.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.87, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 7.97 and 53.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.45. Eagle Capital Growth Fund's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 2 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 Eagle Capital Growth Fund (GRF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.87 as of Jul. 12, 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 Eagle Capital Growth Fund (GRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eagle Capital Growth Fund stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.04 is trading 0.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.98.
GuruFocus considers Eagle Capital Growth Fund to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for GRF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 9.87 (24% above median its 10-year median of 7.97)
GF Value™: $9.98 vs. price of $10.04 (0.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53.1% above the Asset Management median (#306 of 1114)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eagle Capital Growth Fund Inc is a diversified closed-end investment company. The Fund's objective is long-term growth utilizing the concept of total return for selecting investments. It seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing predominantly in U.S. issuer common stock, giving preference to high-quality companies, where high quality denotes substantial operating income margins, high returns on capital, and robust balance sheets.
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