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WhiteHorse FinanceWHF +2.91%42 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 16.38 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 11.40. GuruFocus rates WHF with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.03 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,108 Asset Management companies, WhiteHorse Finance ranks better than 89.98% on this metric.
WhiteHorse Finance's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 16.38.
The historical rank and industry rank for WhiteHorse Finance's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
WHF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.09 Med: 11.4 Max: 24.42
Current: 16.38
During the past 13 years, WhiteHorse Finance's highest Yield on Cost was 24.42. The lowest was 9.09. And the median was 11.40.
WHF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 89.98% of 1108
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.33
vs WHF: 16.38
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.
WhiteHorse Finance 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
WHF vs GRX, MPA, EVG: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, WhiteHorse Finance'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.
WhiteHorse Finance 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, WhiteHorse Finance's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WhiteHorse Finance'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.
WhiteHorse Finance (WHF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 16.38 as of Aug. 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 WhiteHorse Finance and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 11.40. Over the past decade, WhiteHorse Finance's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 9.09 to 24.42. According to the industry distribution chart, WhiteHorse Finance ranks #111 out of 1108 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 10%.
Is WhiteHorse Finance's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
WhiteHorse Finance's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 16.38 is 44% above median its 10-year median of 11.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.09 to a high of 24.42. The Asset Management industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.33. WhiteHorse Finance's value of 16.38 is 158.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WhiteHorse Finance ranks #111 out of 1108 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, WhiteHorse Finance has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WhiteHorse Finance's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to GRX and MPA?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, WhiteHorse Finance ranks #111 out of 1108 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places WhiteHorse Finance in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.33. WhiteHorse Finance's value of 16.38 is 158.8% above this benchmark. Historically, WhiteHorse Finance's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 9.09 to 24.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.40 vs. the industry median of 6.33, WhiteHorse Finance 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 6.33, based on 1,108 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. WhiteHorse Finance's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 16.38 is 158.8% 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 WhiteHorse Finance and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WhiteHorse Finance's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 16.38, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 11.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WhiteHorse Finance stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WhiteHorse Finance (WHF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.03, compared to a current price of $7.26 — trading 44.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 16.38, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 11.40 and 158.8% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.33. WhiteHorse Finance's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 5 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 WhiteHorse Finance (WHF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 16.38 as of Aug. 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 WhiteHorse Finance (WHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WhiteHorse Finance stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.26 is trading 44.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.03.
GuruFocus considers WhiteHorse Finance to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for WHF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 16.38 (44% above median its 10-year median of 11.40)
GF Value™: $13.03 vs. price of $7.26 (44.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 158.8% above the Asset Management median (#111 of 1108)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
WhiteHorse Finance Inc is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. It makes debt investments in privately held; small-cap companies located in United States. Its investment objective is to generate risk-adjusted returns by originating and investing in senior secured loans, including first lien and second lien facilities, to performing lower middle market companies across a range of industries.
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