CMCL (Caledonia Mining) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 4.80 (As of Jul. 10, 2026) — 19% Below Median


CMCL Caledonia Mining Corp PLC CMCL
88 GF Score
Price $17.76
GF Value $20.97
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Caledonia Mining 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %?

Caledonia Mining CMCL -6.53% 88 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.80 as of Jul. 10, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 5.92. GuruFocus rates CMCL with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Metals & Mining companies, Caledonia Mining ranks better than 70.61% on this metric.

Caledonia Mining's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.80.


The historical rank and industry rank for Caledonia Mining's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:

CMCL' s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.58   Med: 5.92   Max: 9.35
Current: 4.8


During the past 13 years, Caledonia Mining's highest Yield on Cost was 9.35. The lowest was 1.58. And the median was 5.92.


CMCL's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than
70.61% of 347 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.14 vs CMCL: 4.80

Caledonia Mining  (AMEX:CMCL) 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.


Caledonia Mining 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms


CMCL vs VGZ, CTGO, USAU: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Caledonia Mining'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.


Caledonia Mining 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Caledonia Mining's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Caledonia Mining's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.


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Caledonia Mining 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.

Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Caledonia Mining is calculated as

Yield-on-Cost=Dividend Yield %*(1+Dividend Growth Rate)^5
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What does a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.80 mean?
Caledonia Mining (CMCL) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.80 as of Jul. 10, 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 Caledonia Mining and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 5.92. Over the past decade, Caledonia Mining's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.58 to 9.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Caledonia Mining ranks #102 out of 347 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 29.4%.
Is Caledonia Mining's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Caledonia Mining's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.80 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 5.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.58 to a high of 9.35. The Metals & Mining industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.14. Caledonia Mining's value of 4.80 is 124.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caledonia Mining ranks #102 out of 347 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Caledonia Mining has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caledonia Mining's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to VGZ and CTGO?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Caledonia Mining ranks #102 out of 347 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Caledonia Mining in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.14. Caledonia Mining's value of 4.80 is 124.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Caledonia Mining's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.58 to 9.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.92 vs. the industry median of 2.14, Caledonia Mining 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 2.14, based on 347 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. Caledonia Mining's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.80 is 124.3% 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 Caledonia Mining and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Caledonia Mining's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.80, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 5.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Caledonia Mining stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caledonia Mining (CMCL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.97, compared to a current price of $17.76 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.80, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 5.92 and 124.3% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.14. Caledonia Mining's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 5 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 Caledonia Mining (CMCL), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.80 as of Jul. 10, 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 Caledonia Mining (CMCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caledonia Mining stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $17.76 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $20.97. GuruFocus considers Caledonia Mining to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CMCL:

  • 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 4.80 (19% below median its 10-year median of 5.92)
  • GF Value™: $20.97 vs. price of $17.76 (15.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 124.3% above the Metals & Mining median (#102 of 347)

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Caledonia Mining Business Description

Other Exchanges CMCL:UK9CD1:Germany
Address 2 Mulcaster Street, 2nd Floor, Saint Helier, JEY, JE2 3NJ
Caledonia Mining Corp PLC is a gold exploration, development, and mining company. The company's segment includes Blanket, South Africa, Bilboes Oxide mine, and E&E projects. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Blanket project. The Blanket Mine is located in the south-west of Zimbabwe and operates at a depth of approximately 750 meters below the surface. Its project includes Maligreen and Motapa.
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