Royal Gold (FRA:RG3) Profitability Rank: 9 (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Above Median

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FRA:RG3 Royal Gold Inc FRA:RG3
97 GF Score
Price €168.90
GF Value €243.04
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Royal Gold Profitability Rank?

Royal Gold FRA:RG3 +2.86% 97 Profitability Rank is 9 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:RG3 with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of €243.04 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Royal Gold has the Profitability Rank of 9. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Royal Gold's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 63.33%. As of today, Royal Gold's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


Royal Gold Profitability Rank Related Terms


FRA:RG3 vs CDE, AUGO, HYMC: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Royal Gold's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Royal Gold's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Royal Gold's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Royal Gold Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Royal Gold has the Profitability Rank of 9. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Royal Gold's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=256.984 / 405.793
=63.33 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Royal Gold has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Good Sign:

Royal Gold Inc operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 9 mean?
Royal Gold (FRA:RG3) has a Profitability Rank of 9 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Royal Gold and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Royal Gold's Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 9.00.
Is Royal Gold's Profitability Rank too high?
Royal Gold's current Profitability Rank of 9 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Royal Gold has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Royal Gold's Profitability Rank compare to CDE and AUGO?
Royal Gold's Profitability Rank of 9 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. Historically, Royal Gold's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Royal Gold and its competitors. Royal Gold's current Profitability Rank is 9, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 8.00. 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 Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €243.04, compared to a current price of €168.90 — trading 30.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 9, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00. Royal Gold's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Royal Gold (FRA:RG3), the current Profitability Rank is 9 as of Mar. 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 €168.90 is trading 30.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €243.04. GuruFocus considers Royal Gold to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:RG3:

  • Profitability Rank: 9 (13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: €243.04 vs. price of €168.90 (30.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 2 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 1144 15th Street, Suite 2500, Denver, CO, USA, 80202
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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