As of today (2026-07-03), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Royal Gold is 0.00%.
As of today (2026-07-03), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Royal Gold is 0.00%.
XSWX:RGLD's Forward Dividend Yield % is not ranked *
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: 2.03 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Forward Dividend Yield % only.
During the past 12 months, Royal Gold's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Royal Gold was 35.80% per year. The lowest was 4.40% per year. And the median was 13.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
Royal Gold (XSWX:RGLD) 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.
XSWX:RGLD vs : Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Royal Gold'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.
Royal Gold Forward Dividend Yield % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Royal Gold's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Royal Gold's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.00% mean?
Royal Gold (XSWX:RGLD) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.00% as of Jul. 03, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Royal Gold and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Royal Gold ranks #236 out of 331 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 71.3%.
Is Royal Gold's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Royal Gold's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Royal Gold ranks #236 out of 331 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Royal Gold has a GF Score™ of 91/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Royal Gold's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to ?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Royal Gold ranks #236 out of 331 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Royal Gold in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.03. 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 2.03, based on 331 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. 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 Royal Gold and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Royal Gold's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Royal Gold stock overvalued right now?
Royal Gold (XSWX:RGLD) has a current Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.00%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF222.20, compared to a current price of CHF164.28 — trading 26.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. Royal Gold's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 2 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 Royal Gold (XSWX:RGLD), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.00% as of Jul. 03, 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 Royal Gold (XSWX:RGLD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Royal Gold stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF164.28 is trading 26.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF222.20.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:RGLD:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 0.00%
GF Value™: CHF222.20 vs. price of CHF164.28 (26.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:RGLD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Royal Gold Inc enquires and manages precious metal royalties and streams with a focus on gold. The company purchases a percentage of the metal produced from a mineral property for an initial payment without assuming responsibility for mining operations. Similarly, precious metal streams are purchase agreements with mine operators providing the right to purchase all or a portion of one or more metals produced from a mine in exchange for an upfront deposit payment. Generally, Royal Gold does not work on the properties in which it holds royalty and streaming assets. The company owns a portfolio of producing, development, evaluation, and exploration royalties and streams, and the majority of group revenue is generated from Canada, Mexico, Chile, and the United States.
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