African Rainbow MineralsAFBOF 84 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.88 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 7.09. GuruFocus rates AFBOF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.77 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 345 Metals & Mining companies, African Rainbow Minerals ranks better than 78.84% on this metric.
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
African Rainbow Minerals 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, African Rainbow Minerals's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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.
African Rainbow Minerals 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, African Rainbow Minerals's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where African Rainbow Minerals's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
African Rainbow Minerals (AFBOF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.88 as of Jul. 03, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on African Rainbow Minerals and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 7.09. Over the past decade, African Rainbow Minerals' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.65 to 22.27. According to the industry distribution chart, African Rainbow Minerals ranks #73 out of 345 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 21.2%.
Is African Rainbow Minerals' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
African Rainbow Minerals' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.88 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 7.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.65 to a high of 22.27. The Metals & Mining industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.16. African Rainbow Minerals' value of 5.88 is 172.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, African Rainbow Minerals ranks #73 out of 345 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, African Rainbow Minerals has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does African Rainbow Minerals' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, African Rainbow Minerals ranks #73 out of 345 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places African Rainbow Minerals in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.16. African Rainbow Minerals' value of 5.88 is 172.2% above this benchmark. Historically, African Rainbow Minerals' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.65 to 22.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.09 vs. the industry median of 2.16, African Rainbow Minerals 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Metals & Mining company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Metals & Mining companies is 2.16, based on 345 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. African Rainbow Minerals's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 5.88 is 172.2% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on African Rainbow Minerals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. African Rainbow Minerals's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.88, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 7.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is African Rainbow Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African Rainbow Minerals (AFBOF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.77, compared to a current price of $11.07 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.88, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 7.09 and 172.2% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.16. African Rainbow Minerals' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For African Rainbow Minerals (AFBOF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.88 as of Jul. 03, 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 African Rainbow Minerals (AFBOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, African Rainbow Minerals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $11.07 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.77.
GuruFocus considers African Rainbow Minerals to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AFBOF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 5.88 (17% below median its 10-year median of 7.09)
GF Value™: $12.77 vs. price of $11.07 (13.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 172.2% above the Metals & Mining median (#73 of 345)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AFBOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
African Rainbow Minerals Ltd is a South African diversified mining and minerals company with operations in South Africa and Malaysia. The group operates through four main segments: ARM Platinum, which includes platinum group metals and nickel; ARM Ferrous, focused on iron ore, manganese ore, and chrome ore; ARM Coal, operating mainly in the Goedgevonden Mine; and ARM Corporate, which includes Machadodorp Works, gold investments, and other activities. The company produces manganese alloys and holds a strategic investment in gold. The company generates the majority of its revenue from South Africa and maintains a presence in Europe, the Americas, and the Far and Middle East.
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