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Northern Star ResourcesNESRF +1.35%94 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 34.70% as of Jun. 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 22.40. GuruFocus rates NESRF with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 214 Metals & Mining companies, Northern Star Resources ranks better than 78.04% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Northern Star Resources's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:
NESRF'
s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.5 Med: 22.4 Max: 36.9
Current: 34.7
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Northern Star Resources was 36.90% per year. The lowest was 14.50% per year. And the median was 22.40% per year.
NESRF's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked better than 78.04% of 214
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 5.5
vs NESRF: 34.70
During the past 12 months, Northern Star Resources's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 34.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 27.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 24.20% 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 Northern Star Resources was 0.55. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.45.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Northern Star Resources Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
AUD 0.250000
2026-03-04
2026-03-05
2026-03-26
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
AUD:USD 0.701754
* 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.
Northern Star Resources's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is $16.89.
Northern Star Resources's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $0.1754385.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Northern Star Resources was 3.27%. The lowest was 0.74%. And the median was 1.55%.
* 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.
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NESRF vs NEM, AU: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Northern Star Resources'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.
Northern Star Resources 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Northern Star Resources's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northern Star Resources's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
Northern Star Resources 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 34.70% mean?
Northern Star Resources (NESRF) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 34.70% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Northern Star Resources and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 22.40. Over the past decade, Northern Star Resources' 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate has ranged from 14.50 to 36.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Northern Star Resources ranks #47 out of 214 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 22%.
Is Northern Star Resources' 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
Northern Star Resources' current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 34.70% is 55% above median its 10-year median of 22.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.50 to a high of 36.90. The Metals & Mining industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 5.50. Northern Star Resources' value of 34.70% is 530.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northern Star Resources ranks #47 out of 214 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Northern Star Resources has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northern Star Resources' 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Northern Star Resources ranks #47 out of 214 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This places Northern Star Resources in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 5.50. Northern Star Resources' value of 34.70% is 530.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Northern Star Resources' own 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate has ranged from 14.50 to 36.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.40 vs. the industry median of 5.50, Northern Star Resources 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 5.50, based on 214 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. Northern Star Resources's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 34.70% is 530.9% 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 Northern Star Resources and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 5.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northern Star Resources's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 34.70%, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 22.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northern Star Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Star Resources (NESRF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.29, compared to a current price of $16.89 — trading 10.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 34.70%, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 22.40 and 530.9% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 5.50. Northern Star Resources' overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 3 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 Northern Star Resources (NESRF), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 34.70% 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 Northern Star Resources (NESRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Star Resources stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $16.89 is trading 10.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.29.
GuruFocus considers Northern Star Resources to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NESRF:
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 34.70% (55% above median its 10-year median of 22.40)
GF Value™: $15.29 vs. price of $16.89 (10.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 530.9% above the Metals & Mining median (#47 of 214)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NESRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Northern Star is an Australia-based midtier global gold miner that sold around 1.6 million ounces of gold in fiscal 2025 from its three wholly owned mining operations in Australia and Alaska. Its operations are the result of significant merger and acquisition activity including 14 acquisitions and four asset sales since 2010. It had roughly a decade of reserves at the end of fiscal 2025.
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