Sylvania PlatinumSAPLF +2.17%83 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 15.63 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 140% above its 10-year median of 6.52. GuruFocus rates SAPLF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.87 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Metals & Mining companies, Sylvania Platinum ranks better than 92.8% on this metric.
Sylvania Platinum's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 15.63.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sylvania Platinum's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
SAPLF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.97 Med: 6.52 Max: 69.68
Current: 15.63
During the past 13 years, Sylvania Platinum's highest Yield on Cost was 69.68. The lowest was 1.97. And the median was 6.52.
SAPLF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 92.8% of 347
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.14
vs SAPLF: 15.63
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.
Sylvania Platinum 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
SAPLF vs HL: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Sylvania Platinum'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.
Sylvania Platinum 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Sylvania Platinum's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sylvania Platinum'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.
Sylvania Platinum (SAPLF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 15.63 as of Jul. 11, 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 Sylvania Platinum and its competitors. This is 140% above median its historical median of 6.52. Over the past decade, Sylvania Platinum's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.97 to 69.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Sylvania Platinum ranks #25 out of 347 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 7.2%.
Is Sylvania Platinum's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Sylvania Platinum's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 15.63 is 140% above median its 10-year median of 6.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.97 to a high of 69.68. The Metals & Mining industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.14. Sylvania Platinum's value of 15.63 is 630.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sylvania Platinum ranks #25 out of 347 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sylvania Platinum has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sylvania Platinum's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Sylvania Platinum ranks #25 out of 347 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Sylvania Platinum in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.14. Sylvania Platinum's value of 15.63 is 630.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Sylvania Platinum's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.97 to 69.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.52 vs. the industry median of 2.14, Sylvania Platinum 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 2.14, 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. Sylvania Platinum's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 15.63 is 630.4% 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 Sylvania Platinum and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sylvania Platinum's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 15.63, which is 140% above median its own 10-year median of 6.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sylvania Platinum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sylvania Platinum (SAPLF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.87, compared to a current price of $1.18 — trading 37.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 15.63, which is 140% above median its 10-year median of 6.52 and 630.4% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.14. Sylvania Platinum's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 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 Sylvania Platinum (SAPLF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 15.63 as of Jul. 11, 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 Sylvania Platinum (SAPLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sylvania Platinum stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.18 is trading 37.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.87.
GuruFocus considers Sylvania Platinum to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAPLF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 15.63 (140% above median its 10-year median of 6.52)
GF Value™: $1.87 vs. price of $1.18 (37.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 630.4% above the Metals & Mining median (#25 of 347)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAPLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sylvania Platinum Ltd is a South Africa-based company producing platinum group metals (PGMs) such as platinum, palladium, and rhodium. The company's core business is the retreatment of PGM-rich chrome tailings material. Its operating segments include Sylvania Dump Operations (SDO), Exploration Projects, Joint Venture, and Other. It generates maximum revenue from the Sylvania Dump Operations (SDO) segment. Geographically, it derives revenue from South Africa. It also holds prospecting and mining rights for several PGM projects on the Northern Limb of the Bushveld Igneous Complex.
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