Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 30.2x · EV/EBITDA 17.5x · ROE 9.0%. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $14.0B | $15.5B | $8.7B | $8.0B | $7.4B | $6.9B | $7.0B | $8.2B | $6.7B | $6.1B | $5.1B |
| Enterprise Value | $14.7B | $16.2B | $8.5B | $8.1B | $7.9B | $6.8B | $6.8B | $8.1B | $6.8B | $6.3B | $5.6B |
| P/E Ratio → | 30.18 | 33.23 | 26.11 | 33.23 | 31.05 | 25.17 | 23.12 | 41.03 | 71.67 | — | 50.43 |
| P/S Ratio | 13.60 | 15.01 | 12.17 | 13.29 | 12.41 | 10.70 | 11.33 | 16.49 | 16.03 | 13.27 | 11.62 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.95 | 2.15 | 2.77 | 2.74 | 2.69 | 2.65 | 2.79 | 3.54 | 3.09 | 2.83 | 2.20 |
| P/FCF | 19.89 | 21.94 | 20.32 | 19.25 | — | 28.89 | 29.21 | 44.17 | 26.63 | 19.12 | 80.83 |
| P/OCF | 19.89 | 21.94 | 16.38 | 19.12 | 17.73 | 16.96 | 17.14 | 23.95 | 26.52 | 18.43 | 19.12 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 15.72 | 11.90 | 13.52 | 13.17 | 10.48 | 10.97 | 16.45 | 16.25 | 13.84 | 12.76 |
| EV / EBITDA | 17.52 | 19.24 | 14.76 | 17.29 | 16.82 | 13.07 | 12.96 | 21.67 | 22.41 | 19.25 | 18.34 |
| EV / EBIT | 22.19 | 27.11 | 19.72 | 26.69 | 27.68 | 20.59 | 19.52 | 40.93 | 48.39 | — | 38.39 |
| EV / FCF | — | 22.98 | 19.86 | 19.59 | — | 28.29 | 28.26 | 44.07 | 27.01 | 19.95 | 88.75 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 69.3% | 69.3% | 86.3% | 84.9% | 84.1% | 84.7% | 54.0% | 83.1% | 81.5% | 81.6% | 80.1% |
| Operating Margin | 64.5% | 64.5% | 60.3% | 50.7% | 47.6% | 50.9% | 54.8% | 40.2% | 33.6% | -16.3% | 33.2% |
| Net Profit Margin | 45.2% | 45.2% | 46.6% | 40.0% | 40.1% | 42.5% | 49.1% | 40.3% | 22.4% | -24.8% | 23.1% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 9.0% | 9.0% | 11.0% | 8.5% | 8.9% | 10.7% | 12.6% | 8.9% | 4.4% | -5.1% | 4.4% |
| ROA | 7.2% | 7.2% | 9.8% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 7.5% | 3.6% | -3.9% | 3.3% |
| ROIC | 9.2% | 9.2% | 10.8% | 7.3% | 7.5% | 10.4% | 11.1% | 6.6% | 4.5% | -2.1% | 3.9% |
| ROCE | 10.4% | 10.4% | 13.0% | 9.0% | 9.2% | 12.4% | 12.7% | 7.6% | 5.5% | -2.6% | 4.8% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.13 | 0.13 | — | 0.08 | 0.21 | — | — | 0.13 | 0.10 | 0.16 | 0.25 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.15 | 1.15 | — | 0.53 | 1.22 | — | — | 0.80 | 0.71 | 1.07 | 1.92 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.10 | -0.06 | 0.05 | 0.16 | -0.06 | -0.09 | -0.01 | 0.04 | 0.12 | 0.22 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.87 | 0.87 | -0.34 | 0.30 | 0.97 | -0.28 | -0.43 | -0.05 | 0.31 | 0.80 | 1.64 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 1.04 | -0.46 | 0.34 | — | -0.60 | -0.95 | -0.10 | 0.38 | 0.83 | 7.93 |
| Interest Coverage | 25.52 | 25.52 | 44.10 | 10.68 | 28.37 | 632.73 | 104.87 | 28.42 | 4.75 | -2.18 | 4.01 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.12 | 3.12 | 3.23 | 2.31 | 2.92 | 3.52 | 5.71 | 8.31 | 4.60 | 2.45 | 4.19 |
| Quick Ratio | 2.91 | 2.91 | 3.08 | 2.18 | 2.72 | 3.33 | 5.37 | 8.05 | 4.26 | 2.27 | 3.96 |
| Cash Ratio | 1.93 | 1.93 | 2.30 | 1.44 | 1.86 | 2.34 | 4.34 | 7.33 | 3.55 | 1.73 | 2.50 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.11 | 0.21 | 0.18 | 0.17 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.18 | 0.16 | 0.17 | 0.14 |
| Inventory Turnover | 12.23 | 12.23 | 7.52 | 9.25 | 7.48 | 8.48 | 16.02 | 7.19 | 6.81 | 9.00 | 11.07 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 40.01 | 33.08 | 31.45 | 32.12 | 30.60 | 30.68 | 22.21 | 20.42 | 21.09 | 40.78 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Payout Ratio | 25.4% | 25.4% | 31.7% | 41.2% | 38.5% | 28.7% | 25.2% | 35.9% | 71.9% | — | 60.5% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 3.3% | 3.0% | 3.8% | 3.0% | 3.2% | 4.0% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 1.4% | — | 2.0% |
| FCF Yield | 5.0% | 4.6% | 4.9% | 5.2% | — | 3.5% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 3.8% | 5.2% | 1.2% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $70M | $66M | $66M | $66M | $66M | $66M | $66M | $66M | $65M | $65M |
Concentrated anchor asset exposure
Based on reported figures, Royal Gold trades at a P/E of 31.08, which appears to price in significant future growth relative to its historical averages and suggests that investors are paying a premium for the company's recent successful integration of new, high-margin streaming assets into its portfolio.
The forward P/E of 18.21 indicates that the market anticipates a substantial earnings expansion, likely driven by the ramp-up of recent acquisitions. However, the PEG ratio of 4.00 warrants caution, as it suggests that the current valuation may be stretched relative to the expected pace of earnings growth.
As reported in financial statements, ROIC has remained relatively modest, fluctuating between 1.9% and 3.7% over the last ten quarters, which suggests that the company's aggressive capital deployment into new streaming interests has yet to fully translate into superior compounding of returns on invested capital.
The discrepancy between high operating margins and lower ROIC figures implies that the heavy upfront cost of acquiring streaming rights acts as a drag on capital efficiency. Investors should monitor whether these recent investments reach their full production potential to justify the significant expansion of the asset base.
According to recent SEC filings, the company's cash conversion cycle has shown variability, reaching 36 days in 2025Q4, which reflects the inherent timing differences in metal deliveries and the non-operational nature of the royalty business model compared to traditional mining peers with complex inventory requirements.
The low asset turnover ratio of 0.05 is characteristic of a royalty firm that does not own the underlying mining equipment or inventory. This efficiency metric should be interpreted as a reflection of the business model's low capital intensity rather than an indicator of operational sluggishness.
Based on the company's reported figures, the debt-to-equity ratio of 0.08 in 2026Q1 highlights a disciplined approach to balance sheet management, ensuring that debt service remains highly comfortable even as the company utilizes credit facilities to fund strategic acquisitions in the precious metals sector.
With an interest coverage ratio of 22.44, Royal Gold maintains a significant buffer against potential volatility in commodity prices or operational disruptions at its anchor mines. This conservative leverage profile provides the firm with the necessary dry powder to pursue future opportunities without risking financial distress.
Investors frequently misapply traditional mining metrics like inventory turnover to Royal Gold, which obscures the reality that the company holds no physical mining inventory and is instead insulated from the rising operational costs that typically plague the broader Basic Materials sector during inflationary periods.
Relying on inventory-based efficiency ratios for a streaming company is fundamentally flawed because it ignores the contractual nature of the revenue stream. Analysts should instead focus on the Reserve Replacement Ratio and Gold Equivalent Ounce production trends to better assess the long-term sustainability of the company's cash flows.
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Royal Gold, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 30.2x. The historical average is 44.2x. This places it at the 23th percentile of its historical range.
Royal Gold, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 17.5x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 19.7x.
Royal Gold, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 9.0%. The historical average is 6.5%.
Based on historical data, Royal Gold, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 30.2x. This is at the 23th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Royal Gold, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 0.84% with a payout ratio of 25.4%.
Royal Gold, Inc. has 69.3% gross margin and 64.5% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
Royal Gold, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.1x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.