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DRDGOLD LTD-SPONSORED ADR (DRD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:DRD - US26152H3012 - ADR

28.08 USD
+0.48 (+1.74%)
Last: 10/1/2025, 7:10:46 PM
28.0997 USD
+0.02 (+0.07%)
After Hours: 10/1/2025, 7:10:46 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

DRD gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 156 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. While DRD has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. DRD has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DRD had positive earnings in the past year.
DRD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
DRD had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years DRD had a positive operating cash flow.
DRD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDRD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B -1B 2B 3B

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 26.24%, DRD belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.72% of the companies in the same industry.
DRD has a Return On Equity of 36.17%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DRD outperforms 98.08% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of DRD (26.85%) is better than 99.36% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DRD is above the industry average of 12.87%.
The 3 year average ROIC (15.57%) for DRD is below the current ROIC(26.85%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 26.24%
ROE 36.17%
ROIC 26.85%
ROA(3y)16.03%
ROA(5y)17.33%
ROE(3y)21.65%
ROE(5y)23.1%
ROIC(3y)15.57%
ROIC(5y)16.67%
DRD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDRD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20

1.3 Margins

DRD has a Profit Margin of 27.51%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DRD outperforms 92.31% of its industry peers.
DRD's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
DRD's Operating Margin of 35.35% is amongst the best of the industry. DRD outperforms 87.82% of its industry peers.
DRD's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of DRD (38.03%) is better than 76.28% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DRD has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 35.35%
PM (TTM) 27.51%
GM 38.03%
OM growth 3Y15.94%
OM growth 5Y10.54%
PM growth 3Y9.04%
PM growth 5Y13.41%
GM growth 3Y13.88%
GM growth 5Y5.92%
DRD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDRD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

DRD has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
DRD has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, DRD has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, DRD has an improved debt to assets ratio.
DRD Yearly Shares OutstandingDRD Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M
DRD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDRD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

The Debt to FCF ratio of DRD is 0.01, which is an excellent value as it means it would take DRD, only 0.01 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.01, DRD belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.79% of the companies in the same industry.
DRD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of DRD (0.00) is better than 80.77% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0.01
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC1.73
WACC15.56%
DRD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDRD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

DRD has a Current Ratio of 2.28. This indicates that DRD is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
DRD has a Current ratio (2.28) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.76 indicates that DRD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
DRD has a Quick ratio (1.76) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.28
Quick Ratio 1.76
DRD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDRD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 141.66% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 26.15% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, DRD shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 87.20%.
DRD shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.49% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)141.66%
EPS 3Y25.64%
EPS 5Y26.15%
EPS Q2Q%203.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)87.2%
Revenue growth 3Y15.46%
Revenue growth 5Y13.49%
Sales Q2Q%141.26%

3.2 Future

DRD is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.26% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.17% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y25.76%
EPS Next 2Y28.58%
EPS Next 3Y11.26%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.84%
Revenue Next 2Y14.12%
Revenue Next 3Y6.17%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
DRD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDRD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
DRD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDRD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 10 20 30 40

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

DRD is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.00.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DRD is valued cheaper than 93.59% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.79, DRD is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.89, which indicates a correct valuation of DRD.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DRD is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.95% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.21. DRD is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13
Fwd PE 14.89
DRD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDRD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

75.64% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DRD, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 33.3
EV/EBITDA N/A
DRD Per share dataDRD EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

DRD's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
DRD has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.5
PEG (5Y)0.5
EPS Next 2Y28.58%
EPS Next 3Y11.26%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

DRD has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.53%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.48, DRD pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, DRD is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.53%

5.2 History

The dividend of DRD decreases each year by -7.34%.
DRD has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.34%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
DRD Yearly Dividends per shareDRD Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

5.3 Sustainability

DRD pays out 13.42% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP13.42%
EPS Next 2Y28.58%
EPS Next 3Y11.26%
DRD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDRD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B -1B 2B
DRD Dividend Payout.DRD Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DRD Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

DRDGOLD LTD-SPONSORED ADR

NYSE:DRD (10/1/2025, 7:10:46 PM)

After market: 28.0997 +0.02 (+0.07%)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)08-20 2025-08-20/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-16 2026-02-16
Inst Owners15.6%
Inst Owner Change4.22%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.42B
Analysts45
Price Target19.19 (-31.66%)
Short Float %5.83%
Short Ratio3.45
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.53%
Yearly Dividend0.29
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.34%
DP13.42%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date09-12 2025-09-12 (0.22687)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)14.5%
PT rev (3m)42.68%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)8.63%
EPS NY rev (3m)42.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.73%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13
Fwd PE 14.89
P/S 3.58
P/FCF 33.3
P/OCF 11.91
P/B 4.71
P/tB 4.71
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)2.16
EY7.69%
EPS(NY)1.89
Fwd EY6.71%
FCF(TTM)0.84
FCFY3%
OCF(TTM)2.36
OCFY8.39%
SpS7.84
BVpS5.96
TBVpS5.96
PEG (NY)0.5
PEG (5Y)0.5
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 26.24%
ROE 36.17%
ROCE 36.72%
ROIC 26.85%
ROICexc 30.38%
ROICexgc 30.38%
OM 35.35%
PM (TTM) 27.51%
GM 38.03%
FCFM 10.75%
ROA(3y)16.03%
ROA(5y)17.33%
ROE(3y)21.65%
ROE(5y)23.1%
ROIC(3y)15.57%
ROIC(5y)16.67%
ROICexc(3y)18.93%
ROICexc(5y)23.19%
ROICexgc(3y)18.93%
ROICexgc(5y)23.19%
ROCE(3y)21.3%
ROCE(5y)22.79%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-1.77%
ROICexcg growth 5Y0.1%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.77%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.1%
OM growth 3Y15.94%
OM growth 5Y10.54%
PM growth 3Y9.04%
PM growth 5Y13.41%
GM growth 3Y13.88%
GM growth 5Y5.92%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.95
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0.01
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales 19.3%
Interest Coverage 359.07
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 39.1%
Current Ratio 2.28
Quick Ratio 1.76
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score8
WACC15.56%
ROIC/WACC1.73
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)32.44%
Cap/Sales(5y)23.25%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)141.66%
EPS 3Y25.64%
EPS 5Y26.15%
EPS Q2Q%203.09%
EPS Next Y25.76%
EPS Next 2Y28.58%
EPS Next 3Y11.26%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)87.2%
Revenue growth 3Y15.46%
Revenue growth 5Y13.49%
Sales Q2Q%141.26%
Revenue Next Year7.84%
Revenue Next 2Y14.12%
Revenue Next 3Y6.17%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y156.08%
EBIT growth 3Y33.87%
EBIT growth 5Y25.45%
EBIT Next Year21.16%
EBIT Next 3Y15.49%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y210.15%
FCF growth 3Y11.19%
FCF growth 5Y5.8%
OCF growth 1Y90.28%
OCF growth 3Y32.84%
OCF growth 5Y25.48%