Northern Star ResourcesNESRF +5.68%97 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.86 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 74% above its 10-year median of 4.52. GuruFocus rates NESRF with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.59 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Metals & Mining companies, Northern Star Resources ranks better than 83.57% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Northern Star Resources's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
NESRF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.19 Med: 4.52 Max: 9.66
Current: 7.86
During the past 13 years, Northern Star Resources's highest Yield on Cost was 9.66. The lowest was 2.19. And the median was 4.52.
NESRF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 83.57% of 347
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.1
vs NESRF: 7.86
Northern Star Resources (OTCPK:NESRF) 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.
Northern Star Resources 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
NESRF vs NEM, AU: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Northern Star Resources'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.
Northern Star Resources 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Northern Star Resources's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northern Star Resources's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Northern Star Resources 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.
Northern Star Resources (NESRF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.86 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 Northern Star Resources and its competitors. This is 74% above median its historical median of 4.52. Over the past decade, Northern Star Resources' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.19 to 9.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Northern Star Resources ranks #57 out of 347 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 16.4%.
Is Northern Star Resources' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Northern Star Resources' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.86 is 74% above median its 10-year median of 4.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.19 to a high of 9.66. The Metals & Mining industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.10. Northern Star Resources' value of 7.86 is 274.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northern Star Resources ranks #57 out of 347 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Northern Star Resources has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northern Star Resources' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Northern Star Resources ranks #57 out of 347 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Northern Star Resources in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.10. Northern Star Resources' value of 7.86 is 274.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Northern Star Resources' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.19 to 9.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.52 vs. the industry median of 2.10, Northern Star Resources 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. Northern Star Resources's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.86 is 274.3% 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 Northern Star Resources 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. Northern Star Resources's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.86, which is 74% above median its own 10-year median of 4.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northern Star Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Star Resources (NESRF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.59, compared to a current price of $13.95 — trading 10.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.86, which is 74% above median its 10-year median of 4.52 and 274.3% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.10. Northern Star Resources' overall GF Score™ is 97/100 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 Northern Star Resources (NESRF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.86 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 Northern Star Resources (NESRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Star Resources stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $13.95 is trading 10.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.59.
GuruFocus considers Northern Star Resources to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NESRF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 7.86 (74% above median its 10-year median of 4.52)
GF Value™: $12.59 vs. price of $13.95 (10.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 274.3% above the Metals & Mining median (#57 of 347)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NESRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Northern Star is an Australia-based midtier global gold miner that sold around 1.6 million ounces of gold in fiscal 2025 from its three wholly owned mining operations in Australia and Alaska. Its operations are the result of significant merger and acquisition activity including 14 acquisitions and four asset sales since 2010. It had roughly a decade of reserves at the end of fiscal 2025.
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