PGIM High Yield FundISD +0.08%53 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.63 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 8.43. GuruFocus rates ISD with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.16 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,113 Asset Management companies, PGIM High Yield Fund ranks better than 70.35% on this metric.
PGIM High Yield Fund's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 9.63.
The historical rank and industry rank for PGIM High Yield Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
ISD'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.73 Med: 8.43 Max: 12.11
Current: 9.63
During the past 8 years, PGIM High Yield Fund's highest Yield on Cost was 12.11. The lowest was 6.73. And the median was 8.43.
ISD's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 70.35% of 1113
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.39
vs ISD: 9.63
PGIM High Yield Fund (NYSE:ISD) 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.
PGIM High Yield Fund 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
ISD vs GLAD, HPI, FINS: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, PGIM High Yield 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.
PGIM High Yield Fund 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, PGIM High Yield Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PGIM High Yield Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
PGIM High Yield 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.
PGIM High Yield Fund (ISD) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.63 as of Jul. 11, 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 PGIM High Yield Fund and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 8.43. Over the past decade, PGIM High Yield Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 6.73 to 12.11. According to the industry distribution chart, PGIM High Yield Fund ranks #330 out of 1113 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 29.6%.
Is PGIM High Yield Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
PGIM High Yield Fund's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.63 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 8.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.73 to a high of 12.11. The Asset Management industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.39. PGIM High Yield Fund's value of 9.63 is 50.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PGIM High Yield Fund ranks #330 out of 1113 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PGIM High Yield Fund has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PGIM High Yield Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to GLAD and HPI?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, PGIM High Yield Fund ranks #330 out of 1113 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts PGIM High Yield Fund in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.39. PGIM High Yield Fund's value of 9.63 is 50.7% above this benchmark. Historically, PGIM High Yield Fund's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 6.73 to 12.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.43 vs. the industry median of 6.39, PGIM High Yield 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 6.39, 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. PGIM High Yield Fund's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.63 is 50.7% 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 PGIM High Yield Fund 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. PGIM High Yield Fund's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.63, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 8.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PGIM High Yield Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PGIM High Yield Fund (ISD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.16, compared to a current price of $12.87 — trading 29.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.63, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 8.43 and 50.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.39. PGIM High Yield Fund's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 PGIM High Yield Fund (ISD), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.63 as of Jul. 11, 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 PGIM High Yield Fund (ISD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PGIM High Yield Fund stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $12.87 is trading 29.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.16.
GuruFocus considers PGIM High Yield Fund to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ISD:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 9.63 (14% above median its 10-year median of 8.43)
GF Value™: $18.16 vs. price of $12.87 (29.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50.7% above the Asset Management median (#330 of 1113)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ISD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PGIM High Yield Fund Inc is a diversified, closed-end management investment company, active in the financial services domain. The fund's primary investment objective is to provide a high level of current income, with its secondary objective being capital appreciation. It invests at least eighty percent of its investable assets in a diversified portfolio of high-yield fixed-income instruments that are rated below investment grade with varying maturities and other investments.
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