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Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund,KYN +0.34%52 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.58 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 13.13. GuruFocus rates KYN with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.94 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,114 Asset Management companies, Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, ranks better than 70.83% on this metric.
KYN's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 70.83% of 1114
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.43
vs KYN: 9.58
Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, (NYSE:KYN) 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.
Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
KYN vs GOF, ETY, RVT: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure 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.
Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund,'s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund,'s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure 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.
Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, (KYN) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.58 as of Jul. 23, 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 Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 13.13. Over the past decade, Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund,'s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 8.75 to 60.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, ranks #325 out of 1114 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 29.2%.
Is Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund,'s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund,'s current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.58 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 13.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.75 to a high of 60.75. The Asset Management industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.43. Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund,'s value of 9.58 is 49% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, ranks #325 out of 1114 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund,'s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to GOF and ETY?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, ranks #325 out of 1114 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.43. Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund,'s value of 9.58 is 49% above this benchmark. Historically, Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund,'s own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 8.75 to 60.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.13 vs. the industry median of 6.43, Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure 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 6.43, 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. Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund,'s current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 9.58 is 49% 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 Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund,'s current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.58, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 13.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, (KYN) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.94, compared to a current price of $14.97 — trading 40% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.58, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 13.13 and 49% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.43. Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund,'s overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, (KYN), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 9.58 as of Jul. 23, 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 Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, (KYN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $14.97 is trading 40% below its estimated GF Value™ of $24.94.
GuruFocus considers Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KYN:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 9.58 (27% below median its 10-year median of 13.13)
GF Value™: $24.94 vs. price of $14.97 (40% below fair value)
Industry Position: 49% above the Asset Management median (#325 of 1114)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KYN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Business Description
Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc is a non-diversified, closed-end fund. Its investment objective is to provide a high after-tax total return with an emphasis on making cash distributions to the stockholder. The Company invests in various sectors, which include midstream energy companies, renewable infrastructure companies, and utility companies. The company seeks to achieve its objectives by investing a majority of its total assets in the securities of Energy Infrastructure companies.
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