Lundin GoldLUGDF +4.05%94 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.98 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 177% above its 10-year median of 2.52. GuruFocus rates LUGDF with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $46.65 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 345 Metals & Mining companies, Lundin Gold ranks better than 81.74% on this metric.
Lundin Gold's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.98.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lundin Gold's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
LUGDF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.6 Med: 2.52 Max: 7.53
Current: 6.98
During the past 13 years, Lundin Gold's highest Yield on Cost was 7.53. The lowest was 1.60. And the median was 2.52.
LUGDF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 81.74% of 345
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.16
vs LUGDF: 6.98
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.
Lundin Gold 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
LUGDF vs NEM, AU: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Lundin Gold'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.
Lundin Gold 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Lundin Gold's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lundin Gold'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.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Lundin Gold is calculated as
Lundin Gold (LUGDF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.98 as of Jul. 03, 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 Lundin Gold and its competitors. This is 177% above median its historical median of 2.52. Over the past decade, Lundin Gold's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.60 to 7.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Lundin Gold ranks #63 out of 345 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 18.3%.
Is Lundin Gold's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Lundin Gold's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.98 is 177% above median its 10-year median of 2.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.60 to a high of 7.53. The Metals & Mining industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.16. Lundin Gold's value of 6.98 is 223.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lundin Gold ranks #63 out of 345 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lundin Gold has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lundin Gold's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Lundin Gold ranks #63 out of 345 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Lundin Gold in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.16. Lundin Gold's value of 6.98 is 223.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Lundin Gold's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.60 to 7.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.52 vs. the industry median of 2.16, Lundin Gold 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 2.16, 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. Lundin Gold's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 6.98 is 223.1% 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 Lundin Gold and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lundin Gold's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.98, which is 177% above median its own 10-year median of 2.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lundin Gold stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lundin Gold (LUGDF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $46.65, compared to a current price of $56.51 — trading 21.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.98, which is 177% above median its 10-year median of 2.52 and 223.1% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.16. Lundin Gold's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Lundin Gold (LUGDF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.98 as of Jul. 03, 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 Lundin Gold (LUGDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lundin Gold stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $56.51 is trading 21.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $46.65.
GuruFocus considers Lundin Gold to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LUGDF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 6.98 (177% above median its 10-year median of 2.52)
GF Value™: $46.65 vs. price of $56.51 (21.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 223.1% above the Metals & Mining median (#63 of 345)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LUGDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lundin Gold Inc is a Canada based company focused on its Fruta del Norte gold operation and developing its portfolio of mineral concessions in Ecuador. The Fruta del Norte deposit is located within long copper-gold metallogenic sub-province located in the Cordillera del Condor region in southeastern Ecuador. The company[s primary business activity is the Fruta del Norte operating mine in Ecuador which derives majority of its revenues.
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