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GOLD FIELDS LTD-SPONS ADR (GFI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:GFI - US38059T1060 - ADR

42.21 USD
+0.59 (+1.42%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 8:24:22 PM
42.29 USD
+0.08 (+0.19%)
Pre-Market: 12/8/2025, 5:21:33 AM
Fundamental Rating

8

GFI gets a fundamental rating of 8 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 155 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. While GFI belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. An interesting combination arises when we look at growth and value: GFI is growing strongly while it also seems undervalued. This makes GFI very considerable for value and growth investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year GFI was profitable.
In the past year GFI had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years GFI has been profitable.
In the past 5 years GFI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
GFI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGFI 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 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

1.2 Ratios

GFI's Return On Assets of 17.34% is amongst the best of the industry. GFI outperforms 95.48% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 30.95%, GFI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.84% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 22.56%, GFI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.77% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GFI is above the industry average of 13.15%.
The 3 year average ROIC (16.80%) for GFI is below the current ROIC(22.56%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 17.34%
ROE 30.95%
ROIC 22.56%
ROA(3y)10.17%
ROA(5y)10.19%
ROE(3y)18.85%
ROE(5y)19.22%
ROIC(3y)16.8%
ROIC(5y)16.97%
GFI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGFI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 28.72%, GFI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.26% of the companies in the same industry.
GFI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
GFI has a better Operating Margin (53.08%) than 96.13% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GFI has grown nicely.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 57.99%, GFI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.32% of the companies in the same industry.
GFI's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 53.08%
PM (TTM) 28.72%
GM 57.99%
OM growth 3Y1.47%
OM growth 5Y7.58%
PM growth 3Y8.35%
PM growth 5Y34.46%
GM growth 3Y1.47%
GM growth 5Y7.58%
GFI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGFI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

GFI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, GFI has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
GFI has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for GFI is higher compared to a year ago.
GFI Yearly Shares OutstandingGFI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M
GFI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGFI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 7.10 indicates that GFI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 7.10, GFI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.26% of the companies in the same industry.
GFI has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.08. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as GFI would need 2.08 years to pay back of all of its debts.
GFI's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.08 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GFI outperforms 77.42% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.41 indicates that GFI is not too dependend on debt financing.
GFI has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.41. This is in the lower half of the industry: GFI underperforms 72.26% of its industry peers.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for GFI, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.41
Debt/FCF 2.08
Altman-Z 7.1
ROIC/WACC1.45
WACC15.6%
GFI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGFI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.3 Liquidity

GFI has a Current Ratio of 1.89. This is a normal value and indicates that GFI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.89, GFI is not doing good in the industry: 63.87% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 1.89 indicates that GFI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
GFI has a Quick ratio (1.89) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The current and quick ratio evaluation for GFI is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.89
Quick Ratio 1.89
GFI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGFI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 196.68% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 48.07% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, GFI shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 50.41%.
Measured over the past years, GFI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 11.88% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)196.68%
EPS 3Y16.47%
EPS 5Y48.07%
EPS Q2Q%161.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)50.41%
Revenue growth 3Y7.43%
Revenue growth 5Y11.88%
Sales Q2Q%63.73%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, GFI will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 53.13% on average per year.
GFI is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 25.02% yearly.
EPS Next Y160.16%
EPS Next 2Y98.68%
EPS Next 3Y53.13%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year64.41%
Revenue Next 2Y45.03%
Revenue Next 3Y25.02%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
GFI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGFI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
GFI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGFI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 20.20, the valuation of GFI can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GFI indicates a rather cheap valuation: GFI is cheaper than 81.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.49, GFI is valued a bit cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.37 indicates a reasonable valuation of GFI.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GFI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.74% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GFI to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.69), we can say GFI is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.2
Fwd PE 8.37
GFI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGFI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GFI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.06% of the companies are valued more expensively.
77.42% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GFI, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 30.81
EV/EBITDA 9.31
GFI Per share dataGFI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

GFI's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
GFI has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as GFI's earnings are expected to grow with 53.13% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.13
PEG (5Y)0.42
EPS Next 2Y98.68%
EPS Next 3Y53.13%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.03%, GFI has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
GFI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.54. GFI pays more dividend than 84.52% of the companies in the same industry.
GFI's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.03%

5.2 History

The dividend of GFI is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 56.48%!
GFI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)56.48%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
GFI Yearly Dividends per shareGFI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

GFI's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y98.68%
EPS Next 3Y53.13%
GFI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGFI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B

GOLD FIELDS LTD-SPONS ADR

NYSE:GFI (12/5/2025, 8:24:22 PM)

Premarket: 42.29 +0.08 (+0.19%)

42.21

+0.59 (+1.42%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)08-22 2025-08-22
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners59.17%
Inst Owner Change2.17%
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap37.78B
Revenue(TTM)6.56B
Net Income(TTM)1.88B
Analysts72.86
Price Target46.06 (9.12%)
Short Float %0.91%
Short Ratio2.12
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.03%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)56.48%
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date09-12 2025-09-12 (0.402021)
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)6.84%
PT rev (3m)71.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)5.16%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.8%
Revenue NY rev (3m)9.79%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.2
Fwd PE 8.37
P/S 5.76
P/FCF 30.81
P/OCF 15.22
P/B 6.21
P/tB 6.21
EV/EBITDA 9.31
EPS(TTM)2.09
EY4.95%
EPS(NY)5.05
Fwd EY11.95%
FCF(TTM)1.37
FCFY3.25%
OCF(TTM)2.77
OCFY6.57%
SpS7.32
BVpS6.8
TBVpS6.8
PEG (NY)0.13
PEG (5Y)0.42
Graham Number17.88
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 17.34%
ROE 30.95%
ROCE 35.67%
ROIC 22.56%
ROICexc 25.33%
ROICexgc 25.33%
OM 53.08%
PM (TTM) 28.72%
GM 57.99%
FCFM 18.7%
ROA(3y)10.17%
ROA(5y)10.19%
ROE(3y)18.85%
ROE(5y)19.22%
ROIC(3y)16.8%
ROIC(5y)16.97%
ROICexc(3y)18.78%
ROICexc(5y)18.99%
ROICexgc(3y)18.78%
ROICexgc(5y)18.99%
ROCE(3y)26.56%
ROCE(5y)26.83%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.88%
ROICexgc growth 5Y7.72%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.88%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.31%
OM growth 3Y1.47%
OM growth 5Y7.58%
PM growth 3Y8.35%
PM growth 5Y34.46%
GM growth 3Y1.47%
GM growth 5Y7.58%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.6
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.41
Debt/FCF 2.08
Debt/EBITDA 0.59
Cap/Depr 170.83%
Cap/Sales 19.17%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 58.9%
Profit Quality 65.12%
Current Ratio 1.89
Quick Ratio 1.89
Altman-Z 7.1
F-Score7
WACC15.6%
ROIC/WACC1.45
Cap/Depr(3y)149.57%
Cap/Depr(5y)138.14%
Cap/Sales(3y)23.74%
Cap/Sales(5y)22.47%
Profit Quality(3y)32.28%
Profit Quality(5y)37.35%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)196.68%
EPS 3Y16.47%
EPS 5Y48.07%
EPS Q2Q%161.25%
EPS Next Y160.16%
EPS Next 2Y98.68%
EPS Next 3Y53.13%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)50.41%
Revenue growth 3Y7.43%
Revenue growth 5Y11.88%
Sales Q2Q%63.73%
Revenue Next Year64.41%
Revenue Next 2Y45.03%
Revenue Next 3Y25.02%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y113.55%
EBIT growth 3Y9.01%
EBIT growth 5Y20.36%
EBIT Next Year179.58%
EBIT Next 3Y51.6%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y684.96%
FCF growth 3Y43.53%
FCF growth 5Y12.47%
OCF growth 1Y108.98%
OCF growth 3Y9.32%
OCF growth 5Y13.72%

GOLD FIELDS LTD-SPONS ADR / GFI FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for GFI stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 8 / 10 to GFI.


What is the valuation status of GOLD FIELDS LTD-SPONS ADR (GFI) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to GOLD FIELDS LTD-SPONS ADR (GFI). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is GOLD FIELDS LTD-SPONS ADR (GFI) stock?

GOLD FIELDS LTD-SPONS ADR (GFI) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of GOLD FIELDS LTD-SPONS ADR (GFI) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GOLD FIELDS LTD-SPONS ADR (GFI) is 20.2 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.21.


What is the expected EPS growth for GOLD FIELDS LTD-SPONS ADR (GFI) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GOLD FIELDS LTD-SPONS ADR (GFI) is expected to grow by 160.16% in the next year.