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Thungela ResourcesTNGRF -5.93%76 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.04 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 89% below its 10-year median of 36.32. GuruFocus rates TNGRF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 69 Other Energy Sources companies, Thungela Resources ranks worse than 65.22% on this metric.
Thungela Resources's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 4.04.
The historical rank and industry rank for Thungela Resources's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
TNGRF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.04 Med: 36.32 Max: 60.86
Current: 4.04
During the past 8 years, Thungela Resources's highest Yield on Cost was 60.86. The lowest was 4.04. And the median was 36.32.
TNGRF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 65.22% of 69
companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 6.87
vs TNGRF: 4.04
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.
Thungela Resources 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
TNGRF vs CNR: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Thungela 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.
Thungela Resources 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Thungela Resources's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Thungela Resources'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.
Thungela Resources (TNGRF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.04 as of Jul. 20, 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 Thungela Resources and its competitors. This is 89% below median its historical median of 36.32. Over the past decade, Thungela Resources' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 4.04 to 60.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Thungela Resources ranks #45 out of 69 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 65.2%.
Is Thungela Resources' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Thungela Resources' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.04 is 89% below median its 10-year median of 36.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.04 to a high of 60.86. The Other Energy Sources industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.87. Thungela Resources' value of 4.04 is 41.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Thungela Resources ranks #45 out of 69 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Thungela Resources has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Thungela Resources' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to CNR?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Thungela Resources ranks #45 out of 69 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Thungela Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.87. Thungela Resources' value of 4.04 is 41.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Thungela Resources' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 4.04 to 60.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.32 vs. the industry median of 6.87, Thungela Resources 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 an Other Energy Sources company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Other Energy Sources companies is 6.87, based on 69 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. Thungela Resources's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 4.04 is 41.2% 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 Thungela Resources and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Thungela Resources's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.04, which is 89% below median its own 10-year median of 36.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Thungela Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thungela Resources (TNGRF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.03, compared to a current price of $5.87 — trading 16.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.04, which is 89% below median its 10-year median of 36.32 and 41.2% below the Other Energy Sources industry median of 6.87. Thungela Resources' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 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 Thungela Resources (TNGRF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.04 as of Jul. 20, 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 Thungela Resources (TNGRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thungela Resources stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.87 is trading 16.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.03.
GuruFocus considers Thungela Resources to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TNGRF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 4.04 (89% below median its 10-year median of 36.32)
GF Value™: $7.03 vs. price of $5.87 (16.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 41.2% below the Other Energy Sources median (#45 of 69)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TNGRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Thungela Resources Ltd is a pure-play producer and exporter of thermal coal with operations in South Africa and Australia. The group focuses on high-quality coal reserves and marketable production, positioning as a key player in the energy market by delivering coal through world-class ports, and powering nations. It owns interests in various mining operations, namely Goedehoop, Greenside, Isibonelo, Khwezela, AAIC, Mafube Coal Mining, and Butsanani Energy which consist of both underground and open cast mines located in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa. Its operational segments are Opencast, Underground, and Services.
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