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Royal GoldFRA:RG3 -1.09%96 12-1 Month Momentum % is 30.76% as of Jul. 31, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:RG3 with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of €231.60 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,515 Metals & Mining companies, Royal Gold ranks better than 55.35% on this metric.
12-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-07-31), Royal Gold's 12-1 Month Momentum % is 30.76%.
The industry rank for Royal Gold's 12-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:RG3's 12-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 55.35% of 2515
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 20
vs FRA:RG3: 30.76
Royal Gold (FRA:RG3) 12-1 Month Momentum % Explanation
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 12-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past twelve months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
Royal Gold 12-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
FRA:RG3 vs CDE, AUGO, HYMC: 12-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Royal Gold's 12-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 12-1 Month Momentum % 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 12-1 Month Momentum % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Royal Gold's 12-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Royal Gold's 12-1 Month Momentum % falls into.
Royal Gold (FRA:RG3) 12-1 Month Momentum % Calculation
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated as following:
12-1 Month Momentum %
=
( Price 1-month ago
/
Price 12-month ago
- 1 )
*
100 %
* 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 (FRA:RG3) has a 12-1 Month Momentum % of 30.76% as of Jul. 31, 2026. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Royal Gold and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Royal Gold ranks #1123 out of 2515 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 44.7%.
Is Royal Gold's 12-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Royal Gold's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 30.76%. The Metals & Mining industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 20.00. Royal Gold's value of 30.76% is 53.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Royal Gold ranks #1123 out of 2515 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Royal Gold has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Royal Gold's 12-1 Month Momentum % compare to CDE and AUGO?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Royal Gold ranks #1123 out of 2515 companies for 12-1 Month Momentum %. This puts Royal Gold in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 20.00. Royal Gold's value of 30.76% is 53.8% 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 12-1 Month Momentum % for a Metals & Mining company?
The median 12-1 Month Momentum % among Metals & Mining companies is 20.00, based on 2,515 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 12-1 Month Momentum % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 12-1 Month Momentum % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Royal Gold's current 12-1 Month Momentum % of 30.76% is 53.8% 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 12-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 12-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Royal Gold and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 20.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Royal Gold's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 30.76%. 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 €231.60, compared to a current price of €168.10 — trading 27.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 30.76% and 53.8% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 20.00. Royal Gold's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 12-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Royal Gold (FRA:RG3), the current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 30.76% as of Jul. 31, 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 €168.10 is trading 27.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €231.60.
GuruFocus considers Royal Gold to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:RG3:
12-1 Month Momentum %: 30.76%
GF Value™: €231.60 vs. price of €168.10 (27.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 53.8% above the Metals & Mining median (#1123 of 2515)
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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