(WPM) Wheaton Precious Metals - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: Canada • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: CA9628791027

WPM: Gold, Silver, Palladium, Cobalt

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (NYSE: WPM), a company with a market capitalization of $28.381 billion, operates as a leading streaming company in the precious metals sector. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Wheaton was founded in 2004 and originally known as Silver Wheaton Corp., changing its name in May 2017 to reflect its diversified portfolio beyond silver. The companys streaming model provides exposure to gold, silver, palladium, and cobalt, with operations spanning North America, Europe, and South America.

Investors and fund managers considering WPM should note its financial metrics: a P/E ratio of 46.62, forward P/E of 33.22, P/B of 3.90, and P/S of 23.31. These figures indicate a premium valuation, reflecting the companys established position and growth prospects. Wheatons business model, which involves upfront payments for a percentage of production, offers a different risk profile compared to traditional mining companies.

The companys diversification into metals like palladium and cobalt is strategic, aligning with growing demand in the automotive sector, particularly for electric vehicles. This shift underscores Wheatons ability to adapt to market trends, enhancing its resilience against fluctuating silver prices. However, investors should remain aware of geopolitical risks and operational dependencies inherent in the mining industry.

For more details on Wheaton Precious Metals Corp., visit their website at https://www.wheatonpm.com.

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WPM Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 28,381m
Sector Basic Materials
Industry Gold
GiC Sub-Industry Silver
IPO / Inception 2004-07-14

WPM Stock Ratings

Growth 5y 67.2%
Fundamental 2.80%
Dividend 58.9%
Rel. Strength Industry 43.4
Analysts 4.56/5
Fair Price Momentum 66.08 USD
Fair Price DCF 4.92 USD

WPM Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 0.92%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.04%
Annual Growth 5y 8.14%
Payout Consistency 94.5%

WPM Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 15.4%
Growth Correlation 12m 80.1%
Growth Correlation 5y 57.1%
CAGR 5y 17.29%
CAGR/Mean DD 5y 0.97
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.44
Alpha 33.27
Beta 0.87
Volatility 29.37%
Current Volume 1434.8k
Average Volume 20d 1421.4k
What is the price of WPM stocks?
As of February 18, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 67.50 with a total of 1,434,800 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.25%, over one month by +16.84%, over three months by +11.11% and over the past year by +54.32%.
Is Wheaton Precious Metals a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Wheaton Precious Metals is currently (February 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 2.80 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of WPM as of February 2025 is 66.08. This means that WPM is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -2.1%.
Is WPM a buy, sell or hold?
Wheaton Precious Metals has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.56. Therefor, it is recommend to buy WPM.
  • Strong Buy: 11
  • Buy: 3
  • Hold: 2
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for WPM stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, WPM Wheaton Precious Metals will be worth about 79.3 in February 2026. The stock is currently trading at 67.50. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +17.48%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 76.9 13.9%
Analysts Target Price 77.1 14.2%
ValueRay Target Price 79.3 17.5%