Anglogold AshantiHAM:HT3 +1.36%78 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 45.84 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 362% above its 10-year median of 9.93. GuruFocus rates HAM:HT3 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €48.38 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Metals & Mining companies, Anglogold Ashanti ranks better than 98.27% on this metric.
Anglogold Ashanti's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 45.84.
The historical rank and industry rank for Anglogold Ashanti's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:HT3'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.33 Med: 9.93 Max: 45.84
Current: 45.84
During the past 13 years, Anglogold Ashanti's highest Yield on Cost was 45.84. The lowest was 2.33. And the median was 9.93.
HAM:HT3's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 98.27% of 347
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.1
vs HAM:HT3: 45.84
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.
Anglogold Ashanti 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
HAM:HT3 vs RGLD, CDE, AUGO: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Anglogold Ashanti'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.
Anglogold Ashanti 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Anglogold Ashanti's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Anglogold Ashanti'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.
Anglogold Ashanti (HAM:HT3) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 45.84 as of Jul. 05, 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 Anglogold Ashanti and its competitors. This is 362% above median its historical median of 9.93. Over the past decade, Anglogold Ashanti's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.33 to 45.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Anglogold Ashanti ranks #6 out of 347 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 1.7%.
Is Anglogold Ashanti's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Anglogold Ashanti's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 45.84 is 362% above median its 10-year median of 9.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.33 to a high of 45.84. The Metals & Mining industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.10. Anglogold Ashanti's value of 45.84 is 2082.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Anglogold Ashanti ranks #6 out of 347 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Anglogold Ashanti has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Anglogold Ashanti's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to RGLD and CDE?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Anglogold Ashanti ranks #6 out of 347 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Anglogold Ashanti in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.10. Anglogold Ashanti's value of 45.84 is 2082.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Anglogold Ashanti's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.33 to 45.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.93 vs. the industry median of 2.10, Anglogold Ashanti 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 2.10, 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. Anglogold Ashanti's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 45.84 is 2082.9% 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 Anglogold Ashanti and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Anglogold Ashanti's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 45.84, which is 362% above median its own 10-year median of 9.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Anglogold Ashanti stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Anglogold Ashanti (HAM:HT3) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €48.38, compared to a current price of €74.66 — trading 54.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 45.84, which is 362% above median its 10-year median of 9.93 and 2082.9% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.10. Anglogold Ashanti's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 2 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 Anglogold Ashanti (HAM:HT3), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 45.84 as of Jul. 05, 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 Anglogold Ashanti (HAM:HT3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Anglogold Ashanti stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €74.66 is trading 54.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €48.38.
GuruFocus considers Anglogold Ashanti to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:HT3:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 45.84 (362% above median its 10-year median of 9.93)
GF Value™: €48.38 vs. price of €74.66 (54.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2082.9% above the Metals & Mining median (#6 of 347)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:HT3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Anglogold Ashanti PLC is an independent gold mining company. It has a diversified asset portfolio, including production from operations in eight countries (Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Egypt, Ghana, Guinea, the DRC, and Tanzania), supported by greenfield projects in the United States and Colombia. The company's main product is gold, which once mined, is processed into dore (unrefined gold bars) on site and then dispatched to precious metals refineries. Geographically, Anglogold generates maximum revenue from its operations in Africa (comprising operations at Kibali, Iduapriem, Obuasi, Siguiri, Geita, and Sukari mines), followed by Australia (including Sunrise Dam and Tropicana), and the Americas (comprising Cerro Vanguardia, AngloGold Ashanti Mineracao, and Serra Grande operations).
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