Royal Gold, Inc. (RGLD) Fair Value 2026

RGLD · Mineral Royalty Traders ·

By CirclFi Research Team · Data from SEC EDGAR, FRED & GDELT

Quality Score

9.9 /10

32 fundamental signals · 13 models active

Value Trap Risk

SAFE (12/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-07-13, Royal Gold, Inc. (RGLD) trades at $193.47, approximately 87% above CirclFi’s Bayesian DCF fair value of $103.34. QOC: 9.9/10. Value Trap Risk: 12/100 (SAFE). 13/13 models active.

Key Facts

Ticker
RGLD
Price
$193.47
Quality Score
9.9/10
Value Trap Risk
12/100
Models Active
13/13
Last Updated
Strength: First Chicago suggests +3.3% upside with 54% confidence
Risk: Majority of models suggest overvaluation

Valuation Matrix

13 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($193.47)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Bayesian DCF
High Conviction
 $103.34 -46.6%
Earnings Power Value
High Conviction
 $33.71 -82.6%
CUCE Ensemble
Low Conviction
 $124.88 -35.5%
First Chicago
High Conviction
 $199.87 +3.3%

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What Is Royal Gold, Inc. (RGLD) Worth in 2026?

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Royal Gold, Inc.'s intrinsic value is estimated at $133.75, suggesting the stock is overvalued at its current price of $193.47. With 10 out of 13 models flagging downside (-30.9% average return), the market may be pricing in unsustainable growth. The most optimistic model, Regime Cross, places fair value at $205.28 (+6.1%), while EPV — the most conservative — estimates $33.71 (-82.6%). This +88.7% gap reflects genuine analytical uncertainty about Royal Gold, Inc.'s intrinsic worth.

What Do the Models Say About RGLD?

13 of 13 models are currently active for RGLD. Of these, 3 models suggest upside while 10 models suggest overvaluation. The Bayesian DCF estimates RGLD's intrinsic value at $103.34, implying -46.6% downside from the current price. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does RGLD Rank in Mineral Royalty Traders?

Among 6 Mineral Royalty Traders stocks, RGLD ranks #1 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 9.9/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 9.9 places RGLD in the top tier.

Royal Gold, Inc. operates in a competitive landscape where fundamental quality metrics are key differentiators for long-term value creation.

Is RGLD a Value Trap?

CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns RGLD a score of 12/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →

Multi-Model Methodology

13 of 13 models are active for Royal Gold, Inc.. Broad coverage provides high confidence. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →

According to the CirclFi Quality of Company (QOC) framework, which evaluates 32 signals including margin stability, revenue growth trajectory, leverage, and free cash flow generation, Royal Gold, Inc. is rated at 9.9/10. This elite-tier score ranks among the highest-quality businesses in our coverage universe.

The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +88.7% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →

Data Sources & Confidence

Every RGLD valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →

Across RGLD's 13 active models, average confidence is 46%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.

CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →

This analysis is produced by the CirclFi Valuation Engine using quantitative models applied to SEC EDGAR filings, public market feeds, and FRED macroeconomic indicators. It is not financial advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Royal Gold, Inc.

What is Royal Gold, Inc.'s intrinsic value in 2026?

Based on CirclFi's 13-model analysis, Royal Gold, Inc. (RGLD) has multiple fair value estimates. The Bayesian DCF model runs 10,000 Monte Carlo simulations with jump-diffusion to estimate intrinsic value at $103.34. The Quality of Company score is 9.9/10 across 32 fundamental signals. All models use SEC EDGAR filings updated daily. See our methodology page for how each model works.

Is RGLD overvalued or undervalued right now?

At $193.47, 3 of 13 active models suggest RGLD may be undervalued, while 10 indicate potential overvaluation. The assessment depends on which methodology best fits Royal Gold, Inc.'s business model in Mineral Royalty Traders.

What does a Quality of Company score of 9.9 mean for RGLD?

Royal Gold, Inc.'s QOC of 9.9/10 reflects 32 fundamental signals: profitability margins, revenue growth consistency, balance sheet leverage, free cash flow generation, and capital allocation efficiency. Scores above 7 indicate strong fundamentals and disciplined management.

How many valuation models does CirclFi run on RGLD?

CirclFi analyzes RGLD with 13 institutional-grade models daily: Bayesian DCF (Monte Carlo + jump-diffusion), EPV (Greenwald zero-growth), EROIC Spread (McKinsey reinvestment), First Chicago (3-scenario), Markov DDM (regime-switching), ML-RIV (machine learning residual income), Dynamic NAV (asset-based), PWERM (option-theoretic), Regime Cross-Sectional (relative), Sentiment SOTP (hybrid), CUCE Ensemble (meta-model), FTNN Topology (neural network), and RCMH-DCF (conditional regime). Currently 13 of 13 are active for this stock. Read the full methodology →

Is RGLD a value trap in 2026?

Royal Gold, Inc.'s Value Trap score is 12/100 (SAFE). This low score indicates the current valuation is not artificially depressed by fundamental deterioration, suggesting genuine opportunity rather than a trap. Browse stocks by value-trap risk →

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