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West Red Lake Gold MinesWRLGF -4.16%26 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Aug. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates WRLGF with a GF Score™ of 26/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 345 Metals & Mining companies, West Red Lake Gold Mines ranks worse than 289854.78% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for West Red Lake Gold Mines's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
WRLGF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: 2.36 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
West Red Lake Gold Mines (OTCPK:WRLGF) 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.
West Red Lake Gold Mines 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
WRLGF vs NEM, AU: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, West Red Lake Gold Mines'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.
West Red Lake Gold Mines 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, West Red Lake Gold Mines's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West Red Lake Gold Mines's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
West Red Lake Gold Mines 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.
West Red Lake Gold Mines (WRLGF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Aug. 01, 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 West Red Lake Gold Mines and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, West Red Lake Gold Mines ranks #999999 out of 345 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is West Red Lake Gold Mines' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
West Red Lake Gold Mines' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, West Red Lake Gold Mines ranks #999999 out of 345 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, West Red Lake Gold Mines has a GF Score™ of 26/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West Red Lake Gold Mines' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, West Red Lake Gold Mines ranks #999999 out of 345 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places West Red Lake Gold Mines in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.36. 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 2.36, based on 345 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. 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 West Red Lake Gold Mines and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. West Red Lake Gold Mines's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is West Red Lake Gold Mines stock overvalued right now?
West Red Lake Gold Mines (WRLGF) has a current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. West Red Lake Gold Mines' overall GF Score™ is 26/100 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 West Red Lake Gold Mines (WRLGF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Aug. 01, 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.
West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd operates in one reportable segment, being the acquisition, exploration, and development of gold properties. All of the Company's assets are located in Canada. Its projects include Madsen Mine and the Rowan Project.
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