(GFI) Gold Fields - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: South Africa • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US38059T1060

GFI: Gold, Copper, Silver

Gold Fields Limited, a South African-based gold producer with a storied history dating back to 1887, holds a significant presence in key mining regions across the globe. Its operations span Chile, South Africa, Ghana, Canada, Australia, and Peru, where it manages substantial reserves and resources. Beyond gold, the company strategically explores for copper and silver, diversifying its commodity exposure to hedge against gold price volatility and capitalize on evolving market demands.

From a financial standpoint, Gold Fields presents an intriguing profile for investors. With a market capitalization of $12.548 billion, the company commands considerable scale in the gold industry. The trailing P/E ratio of 19.75 reflects its current profitability, while the forward P/E of 8.14 suggests potential undervaluation, hinting at future growth prospects. The price-to-book ratio of 3.25 indicates that investors are willing to pay a premium for its assets, likely due to confidence in its management and resource quality. The price-to-sales ratio of 3.57 underscores a strong revenue position, signaling robust operational performance.

For investors and fund managers, Gold Fields offers a blend of stability and growth potential. Its diversified geographical portfolio mitigates regional risks, while its exploration activities in copper and silver add layers of commodity diversification. However, the stocks appeal may be tempered by factors such as jurisdictional risks, especially in South Africa, and the inherent volatility of gold prices. These elements necessitate a balanced evaluation, considering both the companys strategic strengths and the macroeconomic landscape influencing commodity markets.

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GFI Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 12,548m
Sector Basic Materials
Industry Gold
GiC Sub-Industry Gold
IPO / Inception 2007-08-24

GFI Stock Ratings

Growth 5y 65.7%
Fundamental 73.1%
Dividend 47.5%
Rel. Strength Industry 43.2
Analysts 3.6/5
Fair Price Momentum 23.18 USD
Fair Price DCF 32.11 USD

GFI Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 0.94%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.77%
Annual Growth 5y 19.38%
Payout Consistency 78.8%

GFI Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 92.6%
Growth Correlation 12m 8.5%
Growth Correlation 5y 78.4%
CAGR 5y 35.08%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.62
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.56
Alpha 31.05
Beta 0.44
Volatility 45.60%
Current Volume 3549.8k
Average Volume 20d 3554.6k
What is the price of GFI stocks?
As of March 15, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 20.18 with a total of 3,549,839 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.05%, over one month by +6.94%, over three months by +41.71% and over the past year by +38.11%.
Is Gold Fields a good stock to buy?
Yes, based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Gold Fields (NYSE:GFI) is currently (March 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 73.06 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of GFI as of March 2025 is 23.18. This means that GFI is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +14.87% (Margin of Safety).
Is GFI a buy, sell or hold?
Gold Fields has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.60. Therefor, it is recommend to hold GFI.
  • Strong Buy: 1
  • Buy: 1
  • Hold: 3
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for GFI stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, GFI Gold Fields will be worth about 25.1 in March 2026. The stock is currently trading at 20.18. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +24.18%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 17.8 -11.6%
Analysts Target Price 17.8 -11.6%
ValueRay Target Price 25.1 24.2%