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Royal GoldFRA:RG3 +3.28%85 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 8.60% as of Jun. 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 13.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:RG3 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €247.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 215 Metals & Mining companies, Royal Gold ranks better than 56.28% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Royal Gold's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:RG3'
s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.4 Med: 13 Max: 35.8
Current: 8.6
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.
FRA:RG3's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked better than 56.28% of 215
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 5.4
vs FRA:RG3: 8.60
During the past 12 months, Royal Gold's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% 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.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Royal Gold was 0.69. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.42.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Royal Gold Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.475000
2026-07-02
2026-07-02
2026-07-16
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:EUR 0.875000
USD 0.475000
2026-04-02
2026-04-02
2026-04-16
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:EUR 0.855000
USD 0.475000
2026-01-02
2026-01-02
2026-01-16
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:EUR 0.851000
USD 0.450000
2025-10-03
2025-10-03
2025-10-17
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:EUR 0.859000
* 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.
Royal Gold's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is €223.70.
Royal Gold's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is €1.612525.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Royal Gold was 1.50%. The lowest was 0.61%. And the median was 1.09%.
* 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.
Royal Gold 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Related Terms>
FRA:RG3 vs CDE, AUGO, HYMC: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Royal Gold's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Royal Gold's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Royal Gold's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
Royal Gold 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Calculation
This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 8.60% mean?
Royal Gold (FRA:RG3) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 8.60% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Royal Gold and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 13.00. Over the past decade, Royal Gold's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate has ranged from 4.40 to 35.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Royal Gold ranks #94 out of 215 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 43.7%.
Is Royal Gold's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
Royal Gold's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 8.60% is 34% below median its 10-year median of 13.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.40 to a high of 35.80. The Metals & Mining industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 5.40. Royal Gold's value of 8.60% is 59.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Royal Gold ranks #94 out of 215 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Royal Gold has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Royal Gold's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to CDE and AUGO?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Royal Gold ranks #94 out of 215 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This puts Royal Gold in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 5.40. Royal Gold's value of 8.60% is 59.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Royal Gold's own 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate has ranged from 4.40 to 35.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.00 vs. the industry median of 5.40, Royal Gold 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate for a Metals & Mining company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Metals & Mining companies is 5.40, based on 215 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Royal Gold's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 8.60% is 59.3% 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Royal Gold and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 5.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Royal Gold's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 8.60%, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 13.00. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Royal Gold (FRA:RG3) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €247.85, compared to a current price of €223.70 — trading 9.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 8.60%, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 13.00 and 59.3% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 5.40. Royal Gold's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Royal Gold (FRA:RG3), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 8.60% as of Jun. 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 (FRA:RG3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Royal Gold stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €223.70 is trading 9.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €247.85.
GuruFocus considers Royal Gold to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:RG3:
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 8.60% (34% below median its 10-year median of 13.00)
GF Value™: €247.85 vs. price of €223.70 (9.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 59.3% above the Metals & Mining median (#94 of 215)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:RG3 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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