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NextEnergy Solar FundLSE:NESF -1.94%37 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 20.70 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 142% above its 10-year median of 8.55. GuruFocus rates LSE:NESF with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.01 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,116 Asset Management companies, NextEnergy Solar Fund ranks better than 94.09% on this metric.
NextEnergy Solar Fund's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.70.
The historical rank and industry rank for NextEnergy Solar Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:NESF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.44 Med: 8.55 Max: 23.56
Current: 20.7
During the past 12 years, NextEnergy Solar Fund's highest Yield on Cost was 23.56. The lowest was 6.44. And the median was 8.55.
LSE:NESF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 94.09% of 1116
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.45
vs LSE:NESF: 20.70
NextEnergy Solar Fund (LSE:NESF) 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.
NextEnergy Solar Fund 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
LSE:NESF vs BLK, BX, KKR: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, NextEnergy Solar 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.
NextEnergy Solar Fund 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, NextEnergy Solar Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NextEnergy Solar Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
NextEnergy Solar 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.
NextEnergy Solar Fund (LSE:NESF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 20.70 as of Jul. 20, 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 NextEnergy Solar Fund and its competitors. This is 142% above median its historical median of 8.55. Over the past decade, NextEnergy Solar Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 6.44 to 23.56. According to the industry distribution chart, NextEnergy Solar Fund ranks #66 out of 1116 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 5.9%.
Is NextEnergy Solar Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
NextEnergy Solar Fund's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 20.70 is 142% above median its 10-year median of 8.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.44 to a high of 23.56. The Asset Management industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.45. NextEnergy Solar Fund's value of 20.70 is 220.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NextEnergy Solar Fund ranks #66 out of 1116 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NextEnergy Solar Fund has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NextEnergy Solar Fund's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, NextEnergy Solar Fund ranks #66 out of 1116 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places NextEnergy Solar Fund in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.45. NextEnergy Solar Fund's value of 20.70 is 220.9% above this benchmark. Historically, NextEnergy Solar Fund's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 6.44 to 23.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.55 vs. the industry median of 6.45, NextEnergy Solar 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 1,116 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. NextEnergy Solar Fund's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 20.70 is 220.9% 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 NextEnergy Solar 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. NextEnergy Solar Fund's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 20.70, which is 142% above median its own 10-year median of 8.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NextEnergy Solar Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NextEnergy Solar Fund (LSE:NESF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.01, compared to a current price of £0.51 — trading 4950% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 20.70, which is 142% above median its 10-year median of 8.55 and 220.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.45. NextEnergy Solar Fund's overall GF Score™ is 37/100. 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 NextEnergy Solar Fund (LSE:NESF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 20.70 as of Jul. 20, 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 NextEnergy Solar Fund (LSE:NESF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NextEnergy Solar Fund stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.51 is trading 4950% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.01.
GuruFocus considers NextEnergy Solar Fund to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:NESF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 20.70 (142% above median its 10-year median of 8.55)
GF Value™: £0.01 vs. price of £0.51 (4950% above fair value)
Industry Position: 220.9% above the Asset Management median (#66 of 1116)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:NESF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NextEnergy Solar Fund Ltd is a closed-ended investment company. The company seeks to provide investors with a sustainable and attractive dividend that increases in line with RPI over the long term. It invests in solar photovoltaic plants or debt financing through its subsidiaries and generates revenues from the sale of electricity.
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