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Pan American SilverBUE:PAAS +0.23%65 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.60 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 1.93. GuruFocus rates BUE:PAAS with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS17,457.09 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 346 Metals & Mining companies, Pan American Silver ranks better than 54.91% on this metric.
Pan American Silver's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.60.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pan American Silver's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
BUE:PAAS'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.47 Med: 1.93 Max: 6.1
Current: 2.6
During the past 13 years, Pan American Silver's highest Yield on Cost was 6.10. The lowest was 0.47. And the median was 1.93.
BUE:PAAS's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 54.91% of 346
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.195
vs BUE:PAAS: 2.60
Pan American Silver (BUE:PAAS) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
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.
Pan American Silver 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
BUE:PAAS vs NEM, AU: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Pan American Silver'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.
Pan American Silver 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Pan American Silver's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pan American Silver's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Pan American Silver 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
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.
Pan American Silver (BUE:PAAS) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.60 as of Jul. 18, 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 Pan American Silver and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 1.93. Over the past decade, Pan American Silver's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.47 to 6.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Pan American Silver ranks #156 out of 346 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 45.1%.
Is Pan American Silver's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Pan American Silver's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.60 is 35% above median its 10-year median of 1.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.47 to a high of 6.10. The Metals & Mining industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.20. Pan American Silver's value of 2.60 is 18.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pan American Silver ranks #156 out of 346 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pan American Silver has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pan American Silver's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Pan American Silver ranks #156 out of 346 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Pan American Silver in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.20. Pan American Silver's value of 2.60 is 18.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Pan American Silver's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.47 to 6.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.93 vs. the industry median of 2.20, Pan American Silver 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 2.20, based on 346 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. Pan American Silver's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.60 is 18.5% 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 Pan American Silver and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pan American Silver's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.60, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 1.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pan American Silver stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pan American Silver (BUE:PAAS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS17,457.09, compared to a current price of ARS21,930.00 — trading 25.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.60, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 1.93 and 18.5% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.20. Pan American Silver's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Pan American Silver (BUE:PAAS), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.60 as of Jul. 18, 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 Pan American Silver (BUE:PAAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pan American Silver stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ARS21,930.00 is trading 25.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS17,457.09.
GuruFocus considers Pan American Silver to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BUE:PAAS:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.60 (35% above median its 10-year median of 1.93)
GF Value™: ARS17,457.09 vs. price of ARS21,930.00 (25.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.5% above the Metals & Mining median (#156 of 346)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:PAAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pan American Silver Corp is a mining company principally engaged in the operation and development of, and exploration for, silver and gold-producing properties and assets. The company's principal products are silver and gold, although it also produces and sells zinc, lead, and copper. Its operating mines comprise La Colorada, Dolores, Huaron, Morococha, Shahuindo, La Arena, Timmins West, Bell Creek, Manantial Espejo, and San Vicente mines.
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