City of London Investment GroupLSE:CLIG 83 Dividend Yield % is 7.21% as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 7.02. GuruFocus rates LSE:CLIG with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of £5.15 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,114 Asset Management companies, City of London Investment Group ranks better than 62.21% on this metric.
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of City of London Investment Group PLC is 0.90, which seems too high.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of City of London Investment Group was 1.18. The lowest was 0.62. And the median was 0.82.
During the past 12 months, City of London Investment Group's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -5.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -3.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of City of London Investment Group was 83.40% per year. The lowest was -3.90% per year. And the median was 3.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
City of London Investment Group (LSE:CLIG) 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.
* 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.
City of London Investment Group Dividend Yield % Chart
LSE:CLIG vs BLK, BX, KKR: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, City of London Investment Group'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.
City of London Investment Group Dividend Yield % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, City of London Investment Group's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where City of London Investment Group's Dividend Yield % falls into.
City of London Investment Group Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
City of London Investment Group Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
GBP 0.110000
2026-03-05
2026-03-06
2026-04-02
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
GBP:GBP 1.000000
GBP 0.220000
2025-09-25
2025-09-26
2025-11-06
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
GBP:GBP 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.
* 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.
City of London Investment Group (LSE:CLIG) has a Dividend Yield % of 7.21% as of Jul. 07, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on City of London Investment Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.02. Over the past decade, City of London Investment Group's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 5.11 to 10.44. According to the industry distribution chart, City of London Investment Group ranks #421 out of 1114 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 37.8%.
Is City of London Investment Group's Dividend Yield % too high?
City of London Investment Group's current Dividend Yield % of 7.21% is near median its 10-year median of 7.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.11 to a high of 10.44. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Yield % is 5.90. City of London Investment Group's value of 7.21% is 22.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, City of London Investment Group ranks #421 out of 1114 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, City of London Investment Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does City of London Investment Group's Dividend Yield % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, City of London Investment Group ranks #421 out of 1114 companies for Dividend Yield %. This puts City of London Investment Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 5.90. City of London Investment Group's value of 7.21% is 22.3% above this benchmark. Historically, City of London Investment Group's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 5.11 to 10.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.02 vs. the industry median of 5.90, City of London Investment Group 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 5.90, based on 1,114 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. City of London Investment Group's current Dividend Yield % of 7.21% is 22.3% 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 City of London Investment Group and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 5.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. City of London Investment Group's current Dividend Yield % is 7.21%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is City of London Investment Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City of London Investment Group (LSE:CLIG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.15, compared to a current price of £4.58 — trading 11.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 7.21%, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.02 and 22.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 5.90. City of London Investment Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 8 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 City of London Investment Group (LSE:CLIG), the current Dividend Yield % is 7.21% as of Jul. 07, 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 City of London Investment Group (LSE:CLIG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City of London Investment Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £4.58 is trading 11.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £5.15.
GuruFocus considers City of London Investment Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CLIG:
Dividend Yield %: 7.21% (near median its 10-year median of 7.02)
GF Value™: £5.15 vs. price of £4.58 (11.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22.3% above the Asset Management median (#421 of 1114)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CLIG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
City of London Investment Group Business Description
City of London Investment Group PLC is a United Kingdom-based asset management company. The company through its subsidiaries offers products of emerging markets and closed-end funds. Its principal operating subsidiary acts as an investment adviser for the company. It has operations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Europe.
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