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Royal GoldMEX:RGLD 94 Forward PE Ratio is 17.59 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:RGLD with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN4,969.93 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 487 Metals & Mining companies, Royal Gold ranks worse than 70.84% on this metric.
Royal Gold (MEX:RGLD) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Royal Gold Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Royal Gold Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Royal Gold's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:
* 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 Forward PE Ratio Chart
Royal Gold Annual Data
Trend
2019-06
2020-06
2021-06
2022-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
40.16
35.97
31.35
26.18
21.32
20.74
Royal Gold Quarterly Data
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2022-03
2022-12
2024-03
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
35.21
40.16
44.05
23.87
35.97
27.40
25.71
24.57
31.35
21.23
26.60
26.18
20.12
20.75
21.32
23.09
21.54
20.82
20.74
17.29
MEX:RGLD vs CDE, AUGO, HYMC: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Royal Gold's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 PE Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Royal Gold's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Royal Gold's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Royal Gold (MEX:RGLD) has a Forward PE Ratio of 17.59 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Royal Gold and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Royal Gold ranks #345 out of 487 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 70.8%.
Is Royal Gold's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Royal Gold's current Forward PE Ratio is 17.59. The Metals & Mining industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.01. Royal Gold's value of 17.59 is 59.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Royal Gold ranks #345 out of 487 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Royal Gold has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Royal Gold's Forward PE Ratio compare to CDE and AUGO?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Royal Gold ranks #345 out of 487 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Royal Gold in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.01. Royal Gold's value of 17.59 is 59.8% above 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 PE Ratio for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 11.01, based on 487 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Royal Gold's current Forward PE Ratio of 17.59 is 59.8% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Royal Gold and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Royal Gold's current Forward PE Ratio is 17.59. 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 (MEX:RGLD) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN4,969.93, compared to a current price of MXN3,471.45 — trading 30.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 17.59 and 59.8% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 11.01. Royal Gold's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Royal Gold (MEX:RGLD), the current Forward PE Ratio is 17.59 as of Jul. 15, 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 (MEX:RGLD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Royal Gold stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN3,471.45 is trading 30.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,969.93.
GuruFocus considers Royal Gold to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:RGLD:
Forward PE Ratio: 17.59
GF Value™: MXN4,969.93 vs. price of MXN3,471.45 (30.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 59.8% above the Metals & Mining median (#345 of 487)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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