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CSN MineracaoBSP:CMIN3 -6.42%68 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.08 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 13.47. GuruFocus rates BSP:CMIN3 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of R$5.23 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 318 Steel companies, CSN Mineracao ranks better than 75.79% on this metric.
CSN Mineracao's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.08.
The historical rank and industry rank for CSN Mineracao's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:CMIN3'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.57 Med: 13.47 Max: 26.23
Current: 7.08
During the past 9 years, CSN Mineracao's highest Yield on Cost was 26.23. The lowest was 0.57. And the median was 13.47.
BSP:CMIN3's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 75.79% of 318
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 3.34
vs BSP:CMIN3: 7.08
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.
CSN Mineracao 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
BSP:CMIN3 vs NUE, STLD, RS: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, CSN Mineracao'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.
CSN Mineracao 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, CSN Mineracao's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CSN Mineracao'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 CSN Mineracao is calculated as
CSN Mineracao (BSP:CMIN3) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.08 as of Jul. 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 CSN Mineracao and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 13.47. Over the past decade, CSN Mineracao's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.57 to 26.23. According to the industry distribution chart, CSN Mineracao ranks #77 out of 318 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 24.2%.
Is CSN Mineracao's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
CSN Mineracao's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.08 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 13.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.57 to a high of 26.23. The Steel industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.34. CSN Mineracao's value of 7.08 is 112% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CSN Mineracao ranks #77 out of 318 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CSN Mineracao has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CSN Mineracao's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, CSN Mineracao ranks #77 out of 318 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places CSN Mineracao in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.34. CSN Mineracao's value of 7.08 is 112% above this benchmark. Historically, CSN Mineracao's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.57 to 26.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.47 vs. the industry median of 3.34, CSN Mineracao 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 Steel company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Steel companies is 3.34, based on 318 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. CSN Mineracao's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.08 is 112% 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 CSN Mineracao and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CSN Mineracao's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.08, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 13.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CSN Mineracao stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSN Mineracao (BSP:CMIN3) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$5.23, compared to a current price of R$5.10 — trading 2.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.08, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 13.47 and 112% above the Steel industry median of 3.34. CSN Mineracao's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 8 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 CSN Mineracao (BSP:CMIN3), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.08 as of Jul. 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 CSN Mineracao (BSP:CMIN3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSN Mineracao stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$5.10 is trading 2.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$5.23.
GuruFocus considers CSN Mineracao to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:CMIN3:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 7.08 (47% below median its 10-year median of 13.47)
GF Value™: R$5.23 vs. price of R$5.10 (2.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 112% above the Steel median (#77 of 318)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:CMIN3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CSN Mineracao SA is engaged in the steelmaking business. The company operates in steel, mining, cement, logistics, and energy segments. The product portfolio includes flat, long, steel packaging, steel cutting services, and others. The company operates in Asia, Europe, and the domestic country, with the majority of revenue from Asia.
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