Yamana Gold (YRI.TO) Stock Analysis & Winston Score
Yamana Gold is a Canadian mining company that digs gold and silver out of the ground and sells those metals on global commodity markets. Its mines are located mainly in Canada, Brazil, Chile, and Argentina, and it sells to refiners, banks, and other buyers who trade precious metals. Yamana is a mid-tier gold producer, meaning it is larger than small exploration companies but smaller than giants like Barrick or Newmont. The company makes money by selling the gold and silver it produces, so its revenue rises and falls with metal prices. With operations spread across the Americas, Yamana benefits from geographic diversification, though it also faces political and currency risks in countries like Argentina. Its main competitive advantage is a portfolio of long-life mines with established reserves, but the biggest ongoing risk is that falling gold prices or rising production costs can quickly squeeze profit margins.
Winston Score: 27/100 — Below Average
Below-average fundamentals — multiple weak pillars.
- Quality: Mixed (10/30)
- Growth: Weak (3/20)
- Cash Flow: Weak (1/10)
- Stability: Strong (8/10)
- Valuation: Data not available (0/10)
- Ownership: Weak (2/15)
Key Facts
Price: 7.89 CAD
Market Cap: 7.6B CAD
Sector: Basic Materials
Industry: Gold
Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange

