The historical rank and industry rank for Wheaton Precious Metals's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Wheaton Precious Metals's highest Yield on Cost was 3.57. The lowest was 0.65. And the median was 1.90.
XSWX:WPM's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: 2.1 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
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.
Wheaton Precious Metals 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
XSWX: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 (XSWX:WPM) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Jul. 06, 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. 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 #249 out of 347 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 71.8%.
Is Wheaton Precious Metals' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Wheaton Precious Metals' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.65 to a high of 3.57. Based on the distribution chart, Wheaton Precious Metals ranks #249 out of 347 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Wheaton Precious Metals has a GF Score™ of 95/100, 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 #249 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 2.10. Historically, Wheaton Precious Metals' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.65 to 3.57 over the past decade. 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 2.10, 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. 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 2.10 — 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 0.00. 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?
Wheaton Precious Metals (XSWX:WPM) has a current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF17.67, compared to a current price of CHF93.87 — trading 431.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Wheaton Precious Metals' overall GF Score™ is 95/100. 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 (XSWX:WPM), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 06, 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 (XSWX:WPM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wheaton Precious Metals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF93.87 is trading 431.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF17.67.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:WPM:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: CHF17.67 vs. price of CHF93.87 (431.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX: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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