Fidelity European Trust (LSE:FEV) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.50 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 14% Above Median

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LSE:FEV Fidelity European Trust PLC LSE:FEV
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What is Fidelity European Trust 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %?

Fidelity European Trust LSE:FEV +0.96% 62 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.50 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 3.06. GuruFocus rates LSE:FEV with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.51 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,116 Asset Management companies, Fidelity European Trust ranks worse than 75.18% on this metric.

Fidelity European Trust's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 3.50.


The historical rank and industry rank for Fidelity European Trust's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:FEV' s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.11   Med: 3.06   Max: 6.36
Current: 3.5


During the past 13 years, Fidelity European Trust's highest Yield on Cost was 6.36. The lowest was 2.11. And the median was 3.06.


LSE:FEV's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than
75.18% of 1116 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.445 vs LSE:FEV: 3.50

Fidelity European Trust  (LSE:FEV) 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.


Fidelity European Trust 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms


LSE:FEV vs BLK, BX, KKR: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Fidelity European Trust'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.


Fidelity European Trust 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Fidelity European Trust's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fidelity European Trust's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.


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Fidelity European Trust 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.

Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Fidelity European Trust is calculated as

Yield-on-Cost=Dividend Yield %*(1+Dividend Growth Rate)^5
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What does a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.50 mean?
Fidelity European Trust (LSE:FEV) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.50 as of Jul. 22, 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 Fidelity European Trust and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 3.06. Over the past decade, Fidelity European Trust's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.11 to 6.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Fidelity European Trust ranks #839 out of 1116 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 75.2%.
Is Fidelity European Trust's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Fidelity European Trust's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.50 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 3.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.11 to a high of 6.36. The Asset Management industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.45. Fidelity European Trust's value of 3.50 is 45.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fidelity European Trust ranks #839 out of 1116 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Fidelity European Trust has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fidelity European Trust's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Fidelity European Trust ranks #839 out of 1116 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Fidelity European Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.45. Fidelity European Trust's value of 3.50 is 45.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Fidelity European Trust's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.11 to 6.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.06 vs. the industry median of 6.45, Fidelity European Trust 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 1,116 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. Fidelity European Trust's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.50 is 45.7% 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 Fidelity European Trust 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. Fidelity European Trust's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.50, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 3.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fidelity European Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fidelity European Trust (LSE:FEV) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £4.51, compared to a current price of £4.22 — trading 6.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.50, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 3.06 and 45.7% below the Asset Management industry median of 6.45. Fidelity European Trust's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Fidelity European Trust (LSE:FEV), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.50 as of Jul. 22, 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 Fidelity European Trust (LSE:FEV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fidelity European Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £4.22 is trading 6.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £4.51. GuruFocus considers Fidelity European Trust to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:FEV:

  • 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.50 (14% above median its 10-year median of 3.06)
  • GF Value™: £4.51 vs. price of £4.22 (6.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 45.7% below the Asset Management median (#839 of 1116)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:FEV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Fidelity European Trust Business Description

Address Beech Gate, Millfield Lane, Lower Kingswood, Tadworth, Surrey, GBR, KT20 6RP
Fidelity European Trust PLC is an externally managed investment company. Its investment objective is to achieve long-term growth in both capital and income by predominantly investing in equities (and their related securities) of continental European companies.
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