Global Dividend Growth SplitTSX:GDV -0.08%59 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.78 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 10.84. GuruFocus rates TSX:GDV with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of C$10.57 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,114 Asset Management companies, Global Dividend Growth Split ranks better than 66.52% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Global Dividend Growth Split's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:GDV'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.69 Med: 10.84 Max: 19.99
Current: 8.78
During the past 8 years, Global Dividend Growth Split's highest Yield on Cost was 19.99. The lowest was 5.69. And the median was 10.84.
TSX:GDV's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 66.52% of 1114
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.445
vs TSX:GDV: 8.78
Global Dividend Growth Split (TSX:GDV) 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.
Global Dividend Growth Split 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TSX:GDV vs BLK, BX, KKR: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Global Dividend Growth Split'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.
Global Dividend Growth Split 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Global Dividend Growth Split's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Dividend Growth Split's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Global Dividend Growth Split 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.
Global Dividend Growth Split (TSX:GDV) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.78 as of Jul. 13, 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 Global Dividend Growth Split and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 10.84. Over the past decade, Global Dividend Growth Split's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 5.69 to 19.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Dividend Growth Split ranks #373 out of 1114 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 33.5%.
Is Global Dividend Growth Split's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Global Dividend Growth Split's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.78 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 10.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.69 to a high of 19.99. The Asset Management industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.45. Global Dividend Growth Split's value of 8.78 is 36.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Dividend Growth Split ranks #373 out of 1114 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Global Dividend Growth Split has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Dividend Growth Split's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Global Dividend Growth Split ranks #373 out of 1114 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Global Dividend Growth Split in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.45. Global Dividend Growth Split's value of 8.78 is 36.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Global Dividend Growth Split's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 5.69 to 19.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.84 vs. the industry median of 6.45, Global Dividend Growth Split 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 1,114 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. Global Dividend Growth Split's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 8.78 is 36.2% 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 Global Dividend Growth Split 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. Global Dividend Growth Split's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.78, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 10.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Dividend Growth Split stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Dividend Growth Split (TSX:GDV) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$10.57, compared to a current price of C$12.18 — trading 15.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.78, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 10.84 and 36.2% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.45. Global Dividend Growth Split's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 6 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 Global Dividend Growth Split (TSX:GDV), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 8.78 as of Jul. 13, 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 Global Dividend Growth Split (TSX:GDV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Dividend Growth Split stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$12.18 is trading 15.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$10.57.
GuruFocus considers Global Dividend Growth Split to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:GDV:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 8.78 (19% below median its 10-year median of 10.84)
GF Value™: C$10.57 vs. price of C$12.18 (15.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.2% above the Asset Management median (#373 of 1114)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:GDV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Global Dividend Growth Split Corp is a mutual fund corporation established to provide holders of Preferred Shares with fixed, cumulative, preferential quarterly cash distributions and the return of the original issue price of the Preferred Shares at maturity. It also provides holders of Class A Shares with monthly non-cumulative cash distributions and the opportunity for growth in Net Asset Value per Class A Share through exposure to the portfolio. Its portfolio is invested across Asia, Europe, and North America, including Japan, France, Great Britain, Italy, Spain, Canada, and the United States, with exposure to Industrials, Consumer Staples, Financials, Healthcare, Utilities, Materials, Consumer Discretionary, Energy, Information Technology, Communication Services, and Real Estate.
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