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First Quantum Minerals's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for First Quantum Minerals's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, First Quantum Minerals's highest Yield on Cost was 2.00. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.08.
FQVLF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: 2.35 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
First Quantum Minerals (OTCPK:FQVLF) 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.
First Quantum Minerals 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
FQVLF vs SCCO, FCX: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, First Quantum 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.
First Quantum Minerals 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, First Quantum Minerals's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Quantum Minerals's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
First Quantum Minerals 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.
First Quantum Minerals (FQVLF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Jul. 19, 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 First Quantum Minerals and its competitors. Over the past decade, First Quantum Minerals' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.02 to 2.00. According to the industry distribution chart, First Quantum Minerals ranks #999999 out of 345 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is First Quantum Minerals' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
First Quantum Minerals' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 2.00. Based on the distribution chart, First Quantum Minerals ranks #999999 out of 345 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, First Quantum Minerals has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Quantum Minerals' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, First Quantum Minerals ranks #999999 out of 345 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places First Quantum Minerals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.35. Historically, First Quantum Minerals' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.02 to 2.00 over the past decade. 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 2.35, 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. 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 First Quantum Minerals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Quantum Minerals's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Quantum Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Quantum Minerals (FQVLF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.07, compared to a current price of $26.08 — trading 62.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. First Quantum Minerals' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 First Quantum Minerals (FQVLF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 19, 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 First Quantum Minerals (FQVLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Quantum Minerals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $26.08 is trading 62.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.07.
GuruFocus considers First Quantum Minerals to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FQVLF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: $16.07 vs. price of $26.08 (62.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FQVLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
First Quantum Minerals Ltd is a diversified mining company. The company's principal activities include mineral exploration, mine engineering and construction, and development and mining operations. The firm produces copper in concentrate, copper anode, copper cathode, nickel, gold, zinc, silver, acid, and pyrite. It has operating mines located in Zambia, Panama, Turkey, Spain, Australia, and Mauritania. The company's reportable operating segments are Cobre Panama, Kansanshi, and Trident.
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