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Wheaton Precious MetalsWPM +0.74%93 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.02 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 1.90. GuruFocus rates WPM with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $169.48 (Significantly Undervalued). Among 347 Metals & Mining companies, Wheaton Precious Metals ranks worse than 71.47% on this metric.
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.
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WPM vs NEM, AU, RGLD: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Wheaton Precious Metals'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.
Wheaton Precious Metals 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Wheaton Precious Metals's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wheaton Precious Metals'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.
Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.02 as of Jul. 14, 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 Wheaton Precious Metals and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 1.90. Over the past decade, Wheaton Precious Metals' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.65 to 3.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Wheaton Precious Metals ranks #248 out of 347 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 71.5%.
Is Wheaton Precious Metals' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Wheaton Precious Metals' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.02 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 1.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.65 to a high of 3.57. The Metals & Mining industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.18. Wheaton Precious Metals' value of 1.02 is 53.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wheaton Precious Metals ranks #248 out of 347 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Wheaton Precious Metals has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wheaton Precious Metals' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Wheaton Precious Metals ranks #248 out of 347 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Wheaton Precious Metals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.18. Wheaton Precious Metals' value of 1.02 is 53.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Wheaton Precious Metals' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.65 to 3.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.90 vs. the industry median of 2.18, Wheaton Precious Metals 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 2.18, 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. Wheaton Precious Metals's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.02 is 53.2% 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 Wheaton Precious Metals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wheaton Precious Metals's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.02, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 1.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wheaton Precious Metals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $169.48, compared to a current price of $108.63 — trading 35.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.02, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 1.90 and 53.2% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.18. Wheaton Precious Metals' overall GF Score™ is 93/100. 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 Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.02 as of Jul. 14, 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 Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wheaton Precious Metals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $108.63 is trading 35.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $169.48.
GuruFocus considers Wheaton Precious Metals to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WPM:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.02 (46% below median its 10-year median of 1.90)
GF Value™: $169.48 vs. price of $108.63 (35.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 53.2% below the Metals & Mining median (#248 of 347)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WPM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp is a precious metal streaming company. Its geographical segment includes: North America; Europe; South America; and Africa. It generates its revenue from the sale of precious metals (gold, silver and palladium) and cobalt.
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