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Northam Platinum HoldingsFRA:7JR +0.86%86 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.87 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 800% above its 10-year median of 0.43. GuruFocus rates FRA:7JR with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.10 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 345 Metals & Mining companies, Northam Platinum Holdings ranks better than 66.67% on this metric.
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.
Northam Platinum Holdings 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
FRA:7JR vs HL, SIND: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Northam Platinum Holdings'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.
Northam Platinum Holdings 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Northam Platinum Holdings's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northam Platinum Holdings'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.
Northam Platinum Holdings (FRA:7JR) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.87 as of Jul. 26, 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 Northam Platinum Holdings and its competitors. This is 800% above median its historical median of 0.43. Over the past decade, Northam Platinum Holdings' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.20 to 7.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Northam Platinum Holdings ranks #115 out of 345 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 33.3%.
Is Northam Platinum Holdings' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Northam Platinum Holdings' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.87 is 800% above median its 10-year median of 0.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 7.49. The Metals & Mining industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.29. Northam Platinum Holdings' value of 3.87 is 69% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northam Platinum Holdings ranks #115 out of 345 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Northam Platinum Holdings has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northam Platinum Holdings' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to HL and SIND?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Northam Platinum Holdings ranks #115 out of 345 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts Northam Platinum Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.29. Northam Platinum Holdings' value of 3.87 is 69% above this benchmark. Historically, Northam Platinum Holdings' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.20 to 7.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.43 vs. the industry median of 2.29, Northam Platinum Holdings 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 2.29, 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. Northam Platinum Holdings's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 3.87 is 69% 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 Northam Platinum Holdings and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northam Platinum Holdings's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.87, which is 800% above median its own 10-year median of 0.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northam Platinum Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northam Platinum Holdings (FRA:7JR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.10, compared to a current price of €11.70 — trading 15.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.87, which is 800% above median its 10-year median of 0.43 and 69% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.29. Northam Platinum Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Northam Platinum Holdings (FRA:7JR), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.87 as of Jul. 26, 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 Northam Platinum Holdings (FRA:7JR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northam Platinum Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €11.70 is trading 15.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €10.10.
GuruFocus considers Northam Platinum Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:7JR:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 3.87 (800% above median its 10-year median of 0.43)
GF Value™: €10.10 vs. price of €11.70 (15.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 69% above the Metals & Mining median (#115 of 345)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:7JR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Northam Platinum Holdings Ltd is an integrated producer of platinum group metals. Its primary joint products are the platinum, palladium, rhodium and gold (4E). The primary consumers of these metals are the motor manufacturing industry, the jewelry industry, and other industrial sectors. Its segments include Northam Holdings, Zondereinde mine (being Northam Platinum), Booysendal mine, Eland mine and the U.S recycling operations. The maximum revenue for the company is generated from its Zondereinde mine segment.
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