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Wheaton Precious Metals Corp(WPM)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
4-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$131.45
11/13/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for WPM

11/13/2026: WPM (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Wheaton Precious Metals is a prominent player in the precious metals sector, operating as a streamer that finances mining projects in exchange for future metal production. Its business model offers investors exposure to gold, silver, and other metals with high operating margins, as the company avoids the direct costs of mining operations. While the firm benefits from a diversified portfolio and a strong balance sheet, it faces risks from metal price volatility and reliance on third-party mining performance. This stock may appeal to investors seeking commodity exposure with a dividend component. Key developments to monitor include new streaming acquisitions and global trends in metal demand.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitGrowth is dependent on the acquisition of new streaming agreements rather than internal product innovation.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock often trends strongly with the spot prices of gold and silver.
Value investorMixed fitValuation is often tied to metal price outlooks, which can make the stock appear expensive during cyclical peaks.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe company offers a sustainable dividend policy tied to operating cash flow.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh volatility associated with precious metal prices makes this unsuitable for conservative portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighRevenues are directly sensitive to fluctuations in the spot market for gold and silver.
Valuation riskMediumThe stock often trades at a premium multiple relative to mining peers due to its perceived business model advantages.
Competition risk (Streaming contract competition)MediumIncreased competition for new streaming deals may compress acquisition returns.
Business qualityStrongThe streaming model provides high-margin exposure to production without the operational risks of mining.
Dividend incomeMediumDividends can fluctuate based on the company's cash flow from streaming agreements.
Execution riskMediumSuccess depends on accurately assessing the geological and operational risks of partner mining projects.

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 60.05B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 28.74
1Y Target Price 172.12
Price to earnings Ratio 28.74
1Y Target Price 172.12
Volume (30-day avg) 1.8M shares
Beta 1.28
52 Weeks Range 98.07 - 165.03
Updated Date 11/13/2026
52 Weeks Range 98.07 - 165.03
Updated Date 11/13/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 0.57%
Basic EPS (TTM) 4.6

Sector & Industry Intelligence

Sector

Basic Materials

Defensive
Sentiment
Bearish
Momentum
Momentum Steady
BUY participation
23.1%
Active BUY / eligible
9 / 39
30-Day BUY Count Change
+2
Market state
Bearish

The number of qualifying BUY stocks has remained relatively stable.

Industry

Gold

BUY participation
0.0%
Active BUY / eligible
0 / 13
30-Day BUY Count Change
-2

Sector signal summarizes BUY breadth conditions for the sector. It does not override this stock’s BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 61.96%
Avg. Invested days 51
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Advisory Performance Upturn Advisory Performance icon 4.0
Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 3.0
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
WPM receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid unit economics, strong company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
WPM has strong overall fundamentals (5 stars), with strong financial health, strong growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+178.1%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 24.4%) are partially offset by very low insider ownership of 0.11%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
WPM's financial health is supported by strong profitability, including gross margin of 72.2% and operating margin of 68.8%. Liquidity is solid (4 stars), which helps explain the 5-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is WPM's strongest growth driver at +178.1% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). Revenue growth (+80.2%, strong) and free-cash-flow growth (+52.7%, strong) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 72.6% and approximately 99.8% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.11%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Capital World Investors 8.06%
Arnhold & S. Bleichroeder Advisers, LLC 6.26%
FMR Inc 3.24%
Van Eck Associates Corporation 3.17%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 2.79%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
WPM generates approximately $722 of gross profit, $688 of operating income, and $244 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong margins and moderate cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains solid.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 13.33%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
WPM has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while soft valuation.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Quality TiltHigh VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Gold/Silver/Palladium/Cobalt StreamingLong-term contracts for metal production rights.Wheaton makes money by buying metals at a fixed low price and selling them at the current market price.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-11-05
When After Market
Estimate 0.91
Actual 0.9

Profitability

Profit Margin 60.39%
Operating Margin (TTM) 72.48%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 15.22%
Return on Equity (TTM) 23.1%

Valuation

Trailing PE 28.74
Forward PE 29.33
Enterprise Value 61.35B
Price to Sales(TTM) 17.32
Enterprise Value 61.35B
Price to Sales(TTM) 17.32
Enterprise Value to Revenue 18.26
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 21.5
Shares Outstanding 454.19M
Shares Floating 453.24M
Shares Outstanding 454.19M
Shares Floating 453.24M
Percent Insiders 0.11
Percent Institutions 72.59

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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