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Aberdeen Asia FocusLSE:AAS +0.23%53 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.58 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 3.04. GuruFocus rates LSE:AAS with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of £8.00 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,115 Asset Management companies, Aberdeen Asia Focus ranks worse than 74.08% on this metric.
Aberdeen Asia Focus's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 3.58.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aberdeen Asia Focus's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:AAS'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.37 Med: 3.04 Max: 8.46
Current: 3.58
During the past 13 years, Aberdeen Asia Focus's highest Yield on Cost was 8.46. The lowest was 2.37. And the median was 3.04.
LSE:AAS's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 74.08% of 1115
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.45
vs LSE:AAS: 3.58
Aberdeen Asia Focus (LSE:AAS) 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 Focus 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
LSE:AAS vs BLK, BX, KKR: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Aberdeen Asia Focus'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 Focus 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Aberdeen Asia Focus's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aberdeen Asia Focus's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Aberdeen Asia Focus 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 Focus (LSE:AAS) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.58 as of Jul. 16, 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 Focus and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 3.04. Over the past decade, Aberdeen Asia Focus' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.37 to 8.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Aberdeen Asia Focus ranks #826 out of 1115 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 74.1%.
Is Aberdeen Asia Focus' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Aberdeen Asia Focus' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.58 is 18% above median its 10-year median of 3.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.37 to a high of 8.46. The Asset Management industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.45. Aberdeen Asia Focus' value of 3.58 is 44.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aberdeen Asia Focus ranks #826 out of 1115 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Aberdeen Asia Focus has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aberdeen Asia Focus' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Aberdeen Asia Focus ranks #826 out of 1115 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Aberdeen Asia Focus in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.45. Aberdeen Asia Focus' value of 3.58 is 44.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Aberdeen Asia Focus' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.37 to 8.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.04 vs. the industry median of 6.45, Aberdeen Asia Focus has consistently been below 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 1,115 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 Focus's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.58 is 44.5% below 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 Focus 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 Focus's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.58, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 3.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aberdeen Asia Focus stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aberdeen Asia Focus (LSE:AAS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £8.00, compared to a current price of £4.45 — trading 44.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.58, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 3.04 and 44.5% below the Asset Management industry median of 6.45. Aberdeen Asia Focus' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Focus (LSE:AAS), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.58 as of Jul. 16, 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 Focus (LSE:AAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aberdeen Asia Focus stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £4.45 is trading 44.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £8.00.
GuruFocus considers Aberdeen Asia Focus to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:AAS:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.58 (18% above median its 10-year median of 3.04)
GF Value™: £8.00 vs. price of £4.45 (44.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 44.5% below the Asset Management median (#826 of 1115)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:AAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
abrdn Asia Focus PLC is a closed-end investment company listed on the London Stock Exchange. The company focuses on identifying and investing in well-managed smaller companies across Asia (excluding Japan) that demonstrate strong growth potential. The company aims to maximise total return to shareholders over the long term from a portfolio made up predominantly of quoted smaller companies. Its investments span multiple industries and economies, generating returns through capital appreciation. The company is engaged in a single segment of business activity, being investment business.
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