Putnam Master Intermediateome TrustPIM +0.31%52 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.41 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 6.26. GuruFocus rates PIM with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.28 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,112 Asset Management companies, Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust ranks better than 50.18% on this metric.
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.
Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
PIM vs MHF, MSD, IGA: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Putnam Master Intermediateome 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.
Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust'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.
Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust (PIM) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.41 as of Jul. 05, 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 Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.26. Over the past decade, Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 4.97 to 7.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust ranks #554 out of 1112 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 49.8%.
Is Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.41 is near median its 10-year median of 6.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.97 to a high of 7.39. The Asset Management industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.38. Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust's value of 6.41 is 0.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust ranks #554 out of 1112 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to MHF and MSD?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust ranks #554 out of 1112 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.38. Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust's value of 6.41 is 0.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 4.97 to 7.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.26 vs. the industry median of 6.38, Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust 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 6.38, based on 1,112 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. Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.41 is 0.5% 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 Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.41, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust (PIM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.28, compared to a current price of $3.22 — trading 1.8% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.41, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.26 and 0.5% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.38. Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 7 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 Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust (PIM), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.41 as of Jul. 05, 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 Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust (PIM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.22 is trading 1.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.28.
GuruFocus considers Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PIM:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 6.41 (near median its 10-year median of 6.26)
GF Value™: $3.28 vs. price of $3.22 (1.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0.5% above the Asset Management median (#554 of 1112)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PIM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Putnam Master Intermediateome Trust Business Description
Putnam Master Intermediate Income Trust is a closed-end fund. Its investment objective is to provide high current income and relative stability of net asset value. The fund pursues its goal by investing in U.S. high-grade, high-yield, and international fixed-income securities with limited maturities. The fund's portfolio includes the United States Government and agency mortgage obligations; mortgage-backed securities; corporate bonds and notes, and foreign government and agency bonds and notes.
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