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VPC Specialty Lending InvestmentsLSE:VSL -0.22%30 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 15.83 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 224% above its 10-year median of 4.88. GuruFocus rates LSE:VSL with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,115 Asset Management companies, VPC Specialty Lending Investments ranks better than 88.79% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for VPC Specialty Lending Investments's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:VSL'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.62 Med: 4.88 Max: 24.42
Current: 15.83
During the past 11 years, VPC Specialty Lending Investments's highest Yield on Cost was 24.42. The lowest was 1.62. And the median was 4.88.
LSE:VSL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 88.79% of 1115
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.45
vs LSE:VSL: 15.83
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.
VPC Specialty Lending Investments 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
LSE:VSL vs BLK, BX, KKR: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, VPC Specialty Lending Investments'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.
VPC Specialty Lending Investments 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, VPC Specialty Lending Investments's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where VPC Specialty Lending Investments's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
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.
VPC Specialty Lending Investments (LSE:VSL) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 15.83 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 VPC Specialty Lending Investments and its competitors. This is 224% above median its historical median of 4.88. Over the past decade, VPC Specialty Lending Investments' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.62 to 24.42. According to the industry distribution chart, VPC Specialty Lending Investments ranks #125 out of 1115 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 11.2%.
Is VPC Specialty Lending Investments' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
VPC Specialty Lending Investments' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 15.83 is 224% above median its 10-year median of 4.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.62 to a high of 24.42. The Asset Management industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.45. VPC Specialty Lending Investments' value of 15.83 is 145.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VPC Specialty Lending Investments ranks #125 out of 1115 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, VPC Specialty Lending Investments has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VPC Specialty Lending Investments' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, VPC Specialty Lending Investments ranks #125 out of 1115 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places VPC Specialty Lending Investments in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.45. VPC Specialty Lending Investments' value of 15.83 is 145.4% above this benchmark. Historically, VPC Specialty Lending Investments' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.62 to 24.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.88 vs. the industry median of 6.45, VPC Specialty Lending Investments 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 1,115 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. VPC Specialty Lending Investments's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 15.83 is 145.4% 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 VPC Specialty Lending Investments 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. VPC Specialty Lending Investments's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 15.83, which is 224% above median its own 10-year median of 4.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VPC Specialty Lending Investments stock overvalued right now?
VPC Specialty Lending Investments (LSE:VSL) has a current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 15.83. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 15.83, which is 224% above median its 10-year median of 4.88 and 145.4% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.45. VPC Specialty Lending Investments' overall GF Score™ is 30/100 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 VPC Specialty Lending Investments (LSE:VSL), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 15.83 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.
VPC Specialty Lending Investments Business Description
VPC Specialty Lending Investments PLC is an investment trust based in the United Kingdom that invests in asset-backed lending to emerging and established businesses to build long-term, sustainable income generation. It focuses on providing capital to vital segments of the economy that are underserved by the traditional banking industry, including small businesses, working capital products, consumer finance, and real estate, among others. It is managed by Victory Park Capital Advisors, LLC. The company invests across several portfolio companies, asset classes, geographies, and credit bands to create a diversified portfolio.
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