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Aura MineralsAUGO +1.45%78 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.00 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 4.48. GuruFocus rates AUGO with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.73 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 344 Metals & Mining companies, Aura Minerals ranks better than 61.63% on this metric.
Aura Minerals's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aura Minerals's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
AUGO'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.71 Med: 4.48 Max: 16.31
Current: 3
During the past 13 years, Aura Minerals's highest Yield on Cost was 16.31. The lowest was 1.71. And the median was 4.48.
AUGO's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 61.63% of 344
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.055
vs AUGO: 3.00
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.
Aura Minerals 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
AUGO vs HYMC, DC, GROY: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Aura 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.
Aura Minerals 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Aura Minerals's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aura 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.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Aura Minerals is calculated as
Aura Minerals (AUGO) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.00 as of Aug. 15, 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 Aura Minerals and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 4.48. Over the past decade, Aura Minerals' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.71 to 16.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Aura Minerals ranks #132 out of 344 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 38.4%.
Is Aura Minerals' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Aura Minerals' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.00 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 4.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.71 to a high of 16.31. The Metals & Mining industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.06. Aura Minerals' value of 3.00 is 46% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aura Minerals ranks #132 out of 344 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aura Minerals has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aura Minerals' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to HYMC and DC?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Aura Minerals ranks #132 out of 344 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Aura Minerals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.06. Aura Minerals' value of 3.00 is 46% above this benchmark. Historically, Aura Minerals' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.71 to 16.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.48 vs. the industry median of 2.06, Aura 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 2.06, based on 344 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. Aura Minerals's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.00 is 46% 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 Aura Minerals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aura Minerals's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.00, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 4.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aura Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aura Minerals (AUGO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.73, compared to a current price of $76.03 — trading 147.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.00, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 4.48 and 46% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.06. Aura Minerals' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 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 Aura Minerals (AUGO), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.00 as of Aug. 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 Aura Minerals (AUGO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aura Minerals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $76.03 is trading 147.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $30.73.
GuruFocus considers Aura Minerals to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AUGO:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.00 (33% below median its 10-year median of 4.48)
GF Value™: $30.73 vs. price of $76.03 (147.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46% above the Metals & Mining median (#132 of 344)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AUGO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aura Minerals Inc is a mid-tier gold and copper production company focused on the development and operation of gold and base metal projects in the Americas. The company's operating segments include: Minosa Mine, Apoena Mine, the Aranzazu Mine, Almas Mine, Borborema Mine and Serra Grande Mine. It derives maximum revenue from Aranzazu Mine. The company's growth projects include: Matupa in Brazil, and Era Dorada in Guatemala. whereas its exploration projects include: Carajas, in Brazil, and Tolda Fria in Colombia.
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