CFTN (Clifton Mining Co) WACC %:7.82% (As of Jun. 27, 2026)


What is Clifton Mining Co WACC %?

Clifton Mining Co CFTN WACC % is 7.82% as of Jun. 27, 2026.

As of today (2026-06-27), Clifton Mining Co's weighted average cost of capital is 7.82%%. Clifton Mining Co's ROIC % is 0.00% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Clifton Mining Co earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.

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Clifton Mining Co  (OTCPK:CFTN) WACC % Explanation

Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher ROIC % than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.

As of today, Clifton Mining Co's weighted average cost of capital is 7.82%%. Clifton Mining Co's ROIC % is 0.00% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Clifton Mining Co earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.

Be Aware

1. GuruFocus uses book value of debt (D) to do the calculation. It is simplified by adding latest one-year quarterly average Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation together.
For companies that report quarterly, GuruFocus combines all of the most recent year's quarterly debt data from the beginning of the year to the year-end and calculates the average.
For companies that report semi-annually, GuruFocus combines all of the most recent year's semi-annual debt data from the start of the year to the year-end and calculates the average.
For companies that report annually, GuruFocus combines the beginning and ending annual debt data from the most recent year and then calculates the average.

2. The WACC formula discussed above does not include Preferred Stock. Please adjust if preferred stock is considered.

3. (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return) is also called market premium. GuruFocus requires market premium to be 6%.

4. GuruFocus uses the latest TTM Interest Expense divided by the latest one-year quarterly average debt to get the simplified cost of debt.

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Clifton Mining Co WACC % Historical Data

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Clifton Mining Co WACC % Competitor Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Clifton Mining Co's WACC %, along with its competitors' market caps and WACC % data, can be viewed below:

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Clifton Mining Co WACC % vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Clifton Mining Co's WACC % distribution charts can be found below:

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Clifton Mining Co WACC % Calculation

The weighted average cost of capital (WACC) is the rate that a company is expected to pay on average to all its security holders to finance its assets. The WACC is commonly referred to as the firm's cost of capital. Generally speaking, a company's assets are financed by debt and equity. WACC is the average of the costs of these sources of financing, each of which is weighted by its respective use in the given situation. By taking a weighted average, we can see how much interest the company has to pay for every dollar it finances.

WACC=E/(E + D)*Cost of Equity+D/(E + D)*Cost of Debt*(1 - Tax Rate)

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about WACC % →
What does a WACC % of 7.82% mean?
Clifton Mining Co (CFTN) has a WACC % of 7.82% as of Jun. 27, 2026. The weighted average cost of capital (WACC) is the average rate a company pays to finance assets. View historical data on Clifton Mining Co and its competitors.
Is Clifton Mining Co's WACC % too high?
Clifton Mining Co's current WACC % is 7.82%. The Metals & Mining industry median WACC % is 9.58. Clifton Mining Co's value of 7.82% is 18.4% below this industry median.
How does Clifton Mining Co's WACC % compare to competitors?
Clifton Mining Co's WACC % of 7.82% can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. The industry median WACC % is 9.58. Clifton Mining Co's value of 7.82% is 18.4% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good WACC % for a Metals & Mining company?
The median WACC % among Metals & Mining companies is 9.58, based on 2,670 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a WACC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, WACC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Clifton Mining Co's current WACC % of 7.82% is 18.4% below 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 WACC % mean?
A high WACC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The weighted average cost of capital (WACC) is the average rate a company pays to finance assets. View historical data on Clifton Mining Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median WACC % is 9.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clifton Mining Co's current WACC % is 7.82%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clifton Mining Co stock overvalued right now?
Clifton Mining Co (CFTN) has a current WACC % of 7.82%. The current WACC % is 7.82% and 18.4% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 9.58. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is WACC % calculated?
WACC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Clifton Mining Co (CFTN), the current WACC % is 7.82% as of Jun. 27, 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.

Clifton Mining Co Business Description

Address 705 East 50 South, American Fork, UT, USA, 84003
Clifton Mining Co is mainly engaged in mining property management by joint venturing the properties to other companies, including the use of the company's equipment to bring the claims into production and investing in other businesses. It generates revenue by leasing its patented mining claims and milling equipment to third parties, either through direct leasing fees or joint venture relationships, and by receiving net smelter royalty payments. The Company also owns two mill buildings located in Gold Hill, Utah, along with some milling and mining equipment located in those buildings.