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Lingbao Gold Group CoSTU:LI9 +0.82%58 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.08 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 1.43. GuruFocus rates STU:LI9 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.56 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 344 Metals & Mining companies, Lingbao Gold Group Co ranks worse than 66.86% on this metric.
Lingbao Gold Group Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.08.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lingbao Gold Group Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:LI9'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.35 Med: 1.43 Max: 26.55
Current: 1.08
During the past 13 years, Lingbao Gold Group Co's highest Yield on Cost was 26.55. The lowest was 0.35. And the median was 1.43.
STU:LI9's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 66.86% of 344
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.12
vs STU:LI9: 1.08
Lingbao Gold Group Co (STU:LI9) 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.
Lingbao Gold Group Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
STU:LI9 vs NEM, AU: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Lingbao Gold Group Co'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.
Lingbao Gold Group Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Lingbao Gold Group Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lingbao Gold Group Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Lingbao Gold Group Co 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.
Lingbao Gold Group Co (STU:LI9) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.08 as of Aug. 13, 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 Lingbao Gold Group Co and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 1.43. Over the past decade, Lingbao Gold Group Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.35 to 26.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Lingbao Gold Group Co ranks #230 out of 344 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 66.9%.
Is Lingbao Gold Group Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Lingbao Gold Group Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.08 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 1.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.35 to a high of 26.55. The Metals & Mining industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.12. Lingbao Gold Group Co's value of 1.08 is 49.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lingbao Gold Group Co ranks #230 out of 344 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lingbao Gold Group Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lingbao Gold Group Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Lingbao Gold Group Co ranks #230 out of 344 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Lingbao Gold Group Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.12. Lingbao Gold Group Co's value of 1.08 is 49.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Lingbao Gold Group Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.35 to 26.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.43 vs. the industry median of 2.12, Lingbao Gold Group Co has consistently been below 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 2.12, based on 344 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. Lingbao Gold Group Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.08 is 49.1% below 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 Lingbao Gold Group Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lingbao Gold Group Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.08, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 1.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lingbao Gold Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lingbao Gold Group Co (STU:LI9) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.56, compared to a current price of €2.46 — trading 339.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.08, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 1.43 and 49.1% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.12. Lingbao Gold Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Lingbao Gold Group Co (STU:LI9), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.08 as of Aug. 13, 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 Lingbao Gold Group Co (STU:LI9) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lingbao Gold Group Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.46 is trading 339.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.56.
GuruFocus considers Lingbao Gold Group Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:LI9:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.08 (24% below median its 10-year median of 1.43)
GF Value™: €0.56 vs. price of €2.46 (339.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49.1% below the Metals & Mining median (#230 of 344)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LI9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lingbao Gold Group Co Ltd is engaged in the mining, processing, smelting, and selling of gold and other metallic products in the People's Republic of China (PRC). The company operates in four segments: Mining in PRC, Mining in KR (Kyrgyz Republic), Smelting, and Retailing. The vast majority of its revenue comes from the smelting segment, which includes gold and other metal smelting and refinery operations in the PRC. The company generates revenue from selling Gold bullion, Silver, Copper products, Sulphuric acid, and Gold concentrates, and others.
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