Royal Gold [RGLD] vs Wheaton Precious [WPM] Detailed Stock Comparison

Royal Gold

NASDAQ
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Wheaton Precious

NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary

Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Royal Gold wins in 11 metrics, Wheaton Precious wins in 9 metrics, with 0 ties. Royal Gold appears stronger overall.

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Vital Metrics Comparison

MetricRoyal GoldWheaton PreciousBetter
P/E Ratio (TTM)29.3363.02Royal Gold
Price-to-Book Ratio5.076.44Royal Gold
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.260.11Wheaton Precious
PEG Ratio0.460.45Wheaton Precious
EV/EBITDA25.1537.18Royal Gold
Profit Margin (TTM)42.48%47.46%Wheaton Precious
Operating Margin (TTM)50.53%65.99%Wheaton Precious
EBITDA Margin (TTM)50.53%65.99%Wheaton Precious
Return on Equity10.99%10.60%Royal Gold
Return on Assets (TTM)7.44%7.60%Wheaton Precious
Free Cash Flow (TTM)$426.94M$369.25MRoyal Gold
Dividend Yield1.26%0.52%Royal Gold
1-Year Return43.32%80.88%Wheaton Precious
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)20.4429.99Royal Gold
Enterprise Value$13.01B$48.78BWheaton Precious
EV/Revenue Ratio20.1729.35Royal Gold
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)72.56%70.16%Royal Gold
Revenue per Share (TTM)$10$4Royal Gold
Earnings per Share (Diluted)$6.83$1.74Royal Gold
Beta (Stock Volatility)0.650.58Wheaton Precious
Performance
News Sentiment
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends

Royal Gold vs Wheaton Precious Stock Performance Analysis

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Royal Gold
Wheaton Precious
Royal Gold Stock Overview | Wheaton Precious Stock Overview

Performance Comparison

Short-term Returns

Stock1D1W1M3M6MYTD
Royal Gold-2.69%2.55%9.19%21.00%29.68%51.31%
Wheaton Precious-1.36%-0.62%3.55%18.57%55.36%89.10%

Long-term Returns

Stock1Y3Y5Y10Y15Y20Y
Royal Gold43.32%127.38%66.22%295.20%309.10%762.95%
Wheaton Precious80.88%257.69%120.24%667.90%296.43%2,282.00%

News Based Sentiment: Royal Gold vs Wheaton Precious

Royal Gold

News based Sentiment: POSITIVE

Royal Gold has consistently delivered strong financial results, demonstrated by record revenue and earnings in 2023 and continued growth into 2025. The successful acquisition approvals and positive analyst ratings further reinforce a positive investment outlook, making this a significant month for the company.

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Wheaton Precious

News based Sentiment: POSITIVE

October was a strong month for Wheaton Precious Metals, marked by impressive earnings results, positive analyst revisions (including a significant price target increase from Canaccord Genuity), and continued institutional investment. While some technical indicators suggest potential short-term volatility, the overall narrative points to a strengthening investment case and positive momentum.

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Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Royal Gold vs Wheaton Precious

MetricRGLDWPM
Market Information
Market Cap i$13.19B$49.95B
Market Cap CategoryLarge capLarge cap
10 Day Avg. Volume i1,065,9002,255,350
90 Day Avg. Volume i979,2572,269,220
Last Close$198.10$108.32
52 Week Range$130.67 - $205.90$55.47 - $114.01
% from 52W High-3.79%-4.99%
All-Time High$205.90 (Oct 06, 2025)$114.00 (Oct 01, 2025)
% from All-Time High-3.79%-4.98%
Growth Metrics
Quarterly Revenue Growth0.06%0.68%
Quarterly Earnings Growth0.14%1.39%
Financial Health
Profit Margin (TTM) i0.42%0.47%
Operating Margin (TTM) i0.51%0.66%
Return on Equity (TTM) i0.11%0.11%
Debt to Equity (MRQ) i0.260.11
Cash & Liquidity
Book Value per Share (MRQ)$39.48$17.02
Cash per Share (MRQ)$2.19$2.22
Operating Cash Flow (TTM) i$461.87M$1.35B
Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) i$-594,125$525.48M
Dividends
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield i1.26%0.52%
Last 12-Month Dividend i$2.20$0.47

Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Royal Gold vs Wheaton Precious

MetricRGLDWPM
Price Ratios
P/E Ratio (TTM) i29.3363.02
Forward P/E i31.2561.95
PEG Ratio i0.460.45
Price to Sales (TTM) i20.4429.99
Price to Book (MRQ) i5.076.44
Market Capitalization
Market Capitalization i$13.19B$49.95B
Enterprise Value i$13.01B$48.78B
Enterprise Value Metrics
Enterprise to Revenue i20.1729.35
Enterprise to EBITDA i25.1537.18
Risk & Other Metrics
Beta i0.650.58
Book Value per Share (MRQ) i$39.48$17.02

Financial Statements Comparison: Royal Gold vs Wheaton Precious

Financial Metrics

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EBITDA

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Operating Margin

Free Cash Flow

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Profit Margin

Current Ratio

Operating Cash Flow

Income Statement (MRQ)

Metric (MRQ)RGLDWPM
Revenue/Sales i$193.44M$503.22M
Cost of Goods Sold i$59.26M$150.17M
Gross Profit i$134.17M$353.05M
Research & Development iN/AN/A
Operating Income (EBIT) i$123.11M$329.70M
EBITDA i$158.16M$412.39M
Pre-Tax Income i$123.97M$338.00M
Income Tax i$10.39M$45.73M
Net Income (Profit) i$113.58M$292.27M

Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)

Metric (MRQ)RGLDWPM
Cash & Equivalents i$240.76M$1.09B
Total Current Assets i$316.50M$1.10B
Total Current Liabilities i$66.77M$96.45M
Long-Term Debt iN/A$7.60M
Total Shareholders Equity i$3.22B$7.47B
Retained Earnings i$973.85M$3.70B
Property, Plant & Equipment iN/AN/A

Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)

Metric (MRQ)RGLDWPM
Operating Cash Flow i$143.82M$370.59M
Capital Expenditures i$-58.25M$-95.74M
Free Cash Flow i$78.12M$265.05M
Debt Repayment i$0$-122,000
Common Stock Repurchase i$-3.01MN/A

Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis

MetricRGLDWPM
Shares Short i2.95M6.34M
Short Ratio i4.053.43
Short % of Float i0.07%N/A
Average Daily Volume (10 Day) i1,065,9002,255,350
Average Daily Volume (90 Day) i979,2572,269,220
Shares Outstanding i65.69M453.68M
Float Shares i65.29M453.18M
% Held by Insiders i0.00%0.00%
% Held by Institutions i0.89%0.72%

Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Royal Gold vs Wheaton Precious

MetricRGLDWPM
Last 12-Month Dividend i$2.20$0.47
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield i1.26%0.52%
3-Year Avg Annual Dividend i$1.76$0.51
3-Year Avg Dividend Yield i0.30%0.31%
3-Year Total Dividends i$5.27$1.52
Ex-Dividend DateOct 03, 2025Apr 01, 2025