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As of today (2026-07-29), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Western Region Gold Co is 0.63%.
As of today (2026-07-29), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Western Region Gold Co is 0.63%.
SHSE:601069's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 79.77% of 341
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.93
vs SHSE:601069: 0.63
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Western Region Gold Co was 51.80% per year. The lowest was -32.80% per year. And the median was 12.60% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
Western Region Gold Co (SHSE:601069) Forward 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.
Western Region Gold Co Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
SHSE:601069 vs NEM, AU, RGLD: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Western Region Gold Co's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward 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.
Western Region Gold Co Forward Dividend Yield % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Western Region Gold Co's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Region Gold Co's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Western Region Gold Co Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Western Region Gold Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
CNY 0.156000
2026-06-17
2026-06-16
2026-06-17
Cash Dividend
annually
CNY:CNY 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.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.63% mean?
Western Region Gold Co (SHSE:601069) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.63% as of Jul. 29, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Western Region Gold Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Region Gold Co ranks #272 out of 341 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 79.8%.
Is Western Region Gold Co's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Western Region Gold Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.63%. The Metals & Mining industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.93. Western Region Gold Co's value of 0.63% is 67.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Region Gold Co ranks #272 out of 341 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Western Region Gold Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Region Gold Co's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Western Region Gold Co ranks #272 out of 341 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Western Region Gold Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.93. Western Region Gold Co's value of 0.63% is 67.4% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Metals & Mining companies is 1.93, based on 341 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Western Region Gold Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.63% is 67.4% below 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 Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Western Region Gold Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Region Gold Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.63%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Region Gold Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Region Gold Co (SHSE:601069) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥51.30, compared to a current price of ¥24.06 — trading 53.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.63% and 67.4% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.93. Western Region Gold Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Region Gold Co (SHSE:601069), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.63% as of Jul. 29, 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 Western Region Gold Co (SHSE:601069) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Region Gold Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥24.06 is trading 53.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥51.30.
GuruFocus considers Western Region Gold Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601069:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 0.63%
GF Value™: ¥51.30 vs. price of ¥24.06 (53.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 67.4% below the Metals & Mining median (#272 of 341)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601069 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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