CLM (Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund) Dividend Yield %: 19.55% (As of Jul. 01, 2026) — Near Median


CLM Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund Inc CLM
48 GF Score
Price $7.48
GF Value $6.12
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund Dividend Yield %?

Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund CLM -1.06% 48 Dividend Yield % is 19.55% as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 20.56. GuruFocus rates CLM with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 48/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $6.12 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,111 Asset Management companies, Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund ranks better than 96.76% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-01), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund is 19.55%.

Good Sign:

Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund Inc stock Dividend Yield % is close to 2-year high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

CLM' s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.52   Med: 20.56   Max: 35.85
Current: 19.55

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund was 35.85%. The lowest was 13.52%. And the median was 20.56%.

CLM's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than
96.76% of 1111 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 5.99 vs CLM: 19.55

Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund's Dividend Payout Ratio for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.06.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund Inc is 1.35, which seems too high.

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund was 2.70. The lowest was 0.83. And the median was 1.01.

As of today (2026-07-01), the Forward Dividend Yield % of Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund is 19.48%.

Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund's Dividends per Share for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.73.

During the past 12 months, Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -11.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -9.50% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -10.00% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund was 0.50% per year. The lowest was -14.90% per year. And the median was -11.25% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund  (AMEX:CLM) Dividend Yield % Explanation

Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.

Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.

In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund Dividend Yield % Related Terms

Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund Dividend Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund's Dividend Yield % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund Dividend Yield % Chart

Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 13.45 29.44 20.50 15.17 17.47

Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Dividend Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 20.50 18.03 15.17 16.84 17.47

CLM vs RVT, ETY, GOF: Dividend Yield % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % 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.

Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund Dividend Yield % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund's Dividend Yield % falls into.


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Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund Dividend Yield % Calculation

Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.

Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund Recent Full-Year* Dividend History

Amount Ex-date Record Date Pay Date Type Frequency Forex Rate
USD 0.1215002026-06-152026-06-152026-06-30Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1215002026-05-152026-05-152026-05-29Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1215002026-04-152026-04-152026-04-30Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1215002026-03-162026-03-162026-03-31Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1215002026-02-172026-02-172026-02-27Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1215002026-01-152026-01-152026-01-30Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1224002025-12-152025-12-152025-12-31Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1224002025-11-142025-11-142025-11-28Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1224002025-10-152025-10-152025-10-31Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1224002025-09-152025-09-152025-09-30Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1224002025-08-152025-08-152025-08-29Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1224002025-07-152025-07-152025-07-31Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000

* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.

Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Trailing Annual Dividend Yield=Most Recent Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=1.4634/7.48
=19.56 %

Current Share Price is $7.48.
Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $1.4634.

Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Forward Annual Dividend Yield=Forward Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=1.458/7.48
=19.49 %

Current Share Price is $7.48.
Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as $0.1215 * 12 = $1.458.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Yield % →
What does a Dividend Yield % of 19.55% mean?
Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund (CLM) has a Dividend Yield % of 19.55% as of Jul. 01, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 20.56. Over the past decade, Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 13.52 to 35.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund ranks #36 out of 1111 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 3.2%.
Is Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund's Dividend Yield % too high?
Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund's current Dividend Yield % of 19.55% is near median its 10-year median of 20.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.52 to a high of 35.85. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Yield % is 5.99. Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund's value of 19.55% is 226.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund ranks #36 out of 1111 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund's Dividend Yield % compare to RVT and ETY?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund ranks #36 out of 1111 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 5.99. Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund's value of 19.55% is 226.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 13.52 to 35.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.56 vs. the industry median of 5.99, Cornerstone Strategic Value 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 Dividend Yield % for an Asset Management company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Asset Management companies is 5.99, based on 1,111 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund's current Dividend Yield % of 19.55% is 226.4% 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 Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 5.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund's current Dividend Yield % is 19.55%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 20.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund (CLM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.12, compared to a current price of $7.48 — trading 22.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 19.55%, which is near median its 10-year median of 20.56 and 226.4% above the Asset Management industry median of 5.99. Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund (CLM), the current Dividend Yield % is 19.55% as of Jul. 01, 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 Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund (CLM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $7.48 is trading 22.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.12. GuruFocus considers Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CLM:

  • Dividend Yield %: 19.55% (near median its 10-year median of 20.56)
  • GF Value™: $6.12 vs. price of $7.48 (22.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 226.4% above the Asset Management median (#36 of 1111)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CLM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund Business Description

Address 225 Pictoria Drive, Suite 450, Cincinnati, OH, USA, 45246
Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund Inc is a closed-end management investment company. The fund's objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation through investments in equity securities of U.S. and non-U.S. companies. It invests in various sectors, which include financials, information technology, healthcare, consumer discretionary, Consumer Staples, utilities, energy, Real Estate, materials, and other sectors.
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