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DRDGOLD LTD-SPONSORED ADR (DRD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:DRD - US26152H3012 - ADR

25.15 USD
-0.44 (-1.72%)
Last: 10/24/2025, 8:19:58 PM
24.95 USD
-0.2 (-0.8%)
After Hours: 10/24/2025, 8:19:58 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Overall DRD gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated DRD against 154 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. While DRD has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. DRD is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


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.
DRD had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 98.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 36.17%, DRD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.06% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of DRD (26.85%) is better than 99.35% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DRD is above the industry average of 12.38%.
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's Profit Margin of 27.51% is amongst the best of the industry. DRD outperforms 91.61% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DRD has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of DRD (35.35%) is better than 87.74% of its industry peers.
DRD's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
DRD's Gross Margin of 38.03% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DRD outperforms 76.13% of its industry peers.
DRD's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), DRD is creating some value.
DRD has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
DRD has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
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

DRD has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.01. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.01 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.01, DRD belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.77% 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.
DRD's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.00 is amongst the best of the industry. DRD outperforms 80.65% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0.01
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC1.78
WACC15.09%
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 of 2.28. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DRD outperforms 47.74% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.76 indicates that DRD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.76, DRD is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.19% of the companies in the same industry.
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
The Revenue has grown by 87.20% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing by 13.49% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.26% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, DRD will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.17% on average per year.
EPS Next Y25.76%
EPS Next 2Y28.58%
EPS Next 3Y11.26%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.05%
Revenue Next 2Y15.97%
Revenue Next 3Y6.17%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.70, which indicates a very decent valuation of DRD.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of DRD indicates a rather cheap valuation: DRD is cheaper than 94.84% of the companies listed in the same industry.
DRD is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.89, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.38, which indicates a correct valuation of DRD.
70.32% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DRD, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.99. DRD is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.7
Fwd PE 13.38
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

DRD's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DRD is cheaper than 77.42% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 29.92
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

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of DRD may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.45
PEG (5Y)0.45
EPS Next 2Y28.58%
EPS Next 3Y11.26%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.57%, DRD has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
DRD's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.48. DRD pays more dividend than 81.94% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, DRD is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.57%

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

13.42% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DRD. This is a low number and 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 (10/24/2025, 8:19:58 PM)

After market: 24.95 -0.2 (-0.8%)

25.15

-0.44 (-1.72%)

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 Change-0.33%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.17B
Revenue(TTM)11.68B
Net Income(TTM)3.21B
Analysts45
Price Target19.32 (-23.18%)
Short Float %2.85%
Short Ratio1.35
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.57%
Yearly Dividend0.29
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.34%
DP13.42%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date09-12 2025-09-12 (0.230021)
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)0.66%
PT rev (3m)30.75%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)42.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.9%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.7%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.7
Fwd PE 13.38
P/S 3.22
P/FCF 29.92
P/OCF 10.7
P/B 4.23
P/tB 4.23
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)2.15
EY8.55%
EPS(NY)1.88
Fwd EY7.47%
FCF(TTM)0.84
FCFY3.34%
OCF(TTM)2.35
OCFY9.34%
SpS7.82
BVpS5.94
TBVpS5.94
PEG (NY)0.45
PEG (5Y)0.45
Graham Number16.96
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-1.77%
ROICexgc 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
WACC15.09%
ROIC/WACC1.78
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 Year12.05%
Revenue Next 2Y15.97%
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%

DRDGOLD LTD-SPONSORED ADR / DRD FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for DRDGOLD LTD-SPONSORED ADR?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to DRD.


Can you provide the valuation status for DRDGOLD LTD-SPONSORED ADR?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to DRDGOLD LTD-SPONSORED ADR (DRD). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for DRDGOLD LTD-SPONSORED ADR?

DRDGOLD LTD-SPONSORED ADR (DRD) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for DRDGOLD LTD-SPONSORED ADR (DRD) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DRDGOLD LTD-SPONSORED ADR (DRD) is expected to grow by 25.76% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for DRD stock?

The dividend rating of DRDGOLD LTD-SPONSORED ADR (DRD) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 13.42%.