(GFI) Gold Fields - Ratings and Ratios

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

Gold, Copper, Silver

Description: GFI Gold Fields

Gold Fields Ltd ADR (NYSE:GFI) is a multinational gold mining company with a diverse portfolio of assets across six countries, including Australia, South Africa, Ghana, Peru, Chile, and Canada. The company also has exploration interests in copper and silver deposits. With a history dating back to 1887, Gold Fields has established itself as a significant player in the gold industry.

From a financial perspective, Gold Fields has a market capitalization of approximately $21.4 billion USD, indicating a substantial presence in the global gold market. The companys price-to-earnings ratio is 17.35, while its forward P/E is 9.35, suggesting potential for future earnings growth. Additionally, Gold Fields return on equity (RoE) is 41.83%, indicating a strong ability to generate profits from shareholder equity.

To further evaluate Gold Fields performance, we can examine key performance indicators (KPIs) such as production costs, gold reserves, and dividend yield. Gold Fields all-in sustaining costs (AISC) and cash costs are crucial metrics to assess its operational efficiency. A lower AISC and cash cost indicate better profitability. The companys dividend yield is also an important consideration, as it reflects the return on investment for shareholders. As a Trading Analyst, I would closely monitor these KPIs to determine the attractiveness of Gold Fields as an investment opportunity.

Furthermore, Gold Fields geographic diversification across multiple countries can help mitigate risks associated with individual markets. However, this diversification also introduces operational complexities and potential currency risks. To mitigate these risks, the company may employ hedging strategies to manage its exposure to fluctuations in gold prices, currencies, and other market variables.

GFI Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 27,083m
Sub-Industry Gold
IPO / Inception 2007-08-24

GFI Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 83.4%
Fundamental 80.6%
Dividend Rating 57.2%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 110%
Analyst Rating 3.60 of 5

GFI Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 2.07%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.90%
Annual Growth 5y 20.17%
Payout Consistency 78.7%
Payout Ratio 29.9%

GFI Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 65.3%
Growth Correlation 12m 90.7%
Growth Correlation 5y 82.7%
CAGR 5y 24.82%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.44
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.46
Alpha 128.04
Beta 1.035
Volatility 46.64%
Current Volume 4282.4k
Average Volume 20d 3195.1k
Stop Loss 32.3 (-3.5%)
Signal 3.00

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 6.5

Net Income (1.97b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 582.1m TTM)
FCFTA 0.12 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 0.43pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue 2.45% (prev 2.94%; Δ -0.49pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.35 (>3.0%) and CFO 3.56b > Net Income 1.97b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (2.09b) to EBITDA (4.79b) ratio: 0.44 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 1.14 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (895.5m) change vs 12m ago 0.10% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 43.52% (prev 36.60%; Δ 6.91pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 107.9% (prev 82.14%; Δ 25.72pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio 19.93 (EBITDA TTM 4.79b / Interest Expense TTM 172.3m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 5.10

(A) 0.02 = (Total Current Assets 1.95b - Total Current Liabilities 1.71b) / Total Assets 10.14b
(B) 0.38 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 3.86b / Total Assets 10.14b
(C) 0.38 = EBIT TTM 3.43b / Avg Total Assets 9.00b
(D) 1.09 = Book Value of Equity 5.20b / Total Liabilities 4.78b
Total Rating: 5.10 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 80.60

1. Piotroski 6.50pt = 1.50
2. FCF Yield 4.32% = 2.16
3. FCF Margin 12.82% = 3.20
4. Debt/Equity 0.50 = 2.38
5. Debt/Ebitda 0.54 = 2.28
6. ROIC - WACC 25.63% = 12.50
7. RoE 41.83% = 2.50
8. Rev. Trend 24.20% = 1.21
9. Rev. CAGR 17.32% = 2.16
10. EPS Trend 28.31% = 0.71
11. EPS CAGR 0.0% = 0.0

What is the price of GFI shares?

As of August 30, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 33.48 with a total of 4,282,354 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +7.58%, over one month by +32.23%, over three months by +45.50% and over the past year by +145.30%.

Is Gold Fields a good stock to buy?

Yes, based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Gold Fields (NYSE:GFI) is currently (August 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 80.60 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of GFI is around 38.08 USD . This means that GFI is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +13.74% (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 forecasts/targets for the GFI price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 28.6 -14.5%
Analysts Target Price 23 -31.3%
ValueRay Target Price 42.7 27.4%

Last update: 2025-08-23 02:48

GFI Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 27.08b (27.08b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 860.2m USD (last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 21.6143
P/E Forward = 11.1111
P/S = 5.2067
P/B = 5.207
Beta = 0.288
Revenue TTM = 9.70b USD
EBIT TTM = 3.43b USD
EBITDA TTM = 4.79b USD
Long Term Debt = 1.78b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 806.0m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 2.58b USD (Calculated: Short Term 806.0m + Long Term 1.78b)
Net Debt = 2.09b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 28.81b USD (27.08b + Debt 2.58b - CCE 860.2m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 19.93 (Ebit TTM 3.43b / Interest Expense TTM 172.3m)
FCF Yield = 4.32% (FCF TTM 1.24b / Enterprise Value 28.81b)
FCF Margin = 12.82% (FCF TTM 1.24b / Revenue TTM 9.70b)
Net Margin = 20.28% (Net Income TTM 1.97b / Revenue TTM 9.70b)
Gross Margin = 43.52% ((Revenue TTM 9.70b - Cost of Revenue TTM 5.48b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 5.54 (Enterprise Value 28.81b / Book Value Of Equity 5.20b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.38% (Interest Expense 9.71m / Debt 2.58b)
Taxrate = 35.07% (from yearly Income Tax Expense: 697.1m / 1.99b)
NOPAT = 2.23b (EBIT 3.43b * (1 - 35.07%))
Current Ratio = 1.14 (Total Current Assets 1.95b / Total Current Liabilities 1.71b)
Debt / Equity = 0.50 (Debt 2.58b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 5.20b)
Debt / EBITDA = 0.54 (Net Debt 2.09b / EBITDA 4.79b)
Debt / FCF = 2.08 (Debt 2.58b / FCF TTM 1.24b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 4.70b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 19.39% (Net Income 1.97b, Total Assets 10.14b )
RoE = 41.83% (Net Income TTM 1.97b / Total Stockholder Equity 4.70b)
RoCE = 52.98% (Ebit 3.43b / (Equity 4.70b + L.T.Debt 1.78b))
RoIC = 34.62% (NOPAT 2.23b / Invested Capital 6.44b)
WACC = 9.00% (E(27.08b)/V(29.67b) * Re(9.83%)) + (D(2.58b)/V(29.67b) * Rd(0.38%) * (1-Tc(0.35)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: -20.0 | Cagr: -0.29%
Discount Rate = 9.83% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 75.86% ; FCFE base≈1.12b ; Y1≈1.38b ; Y5≈2.35b
Fair Price DCF = 32.69 (DCF Value 29.26b / Shares Outstanding 895.0m; 5y FCF grow 25.0% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 24.20 | Revenue CAGR: 17.32%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: 58.04
EPS Correlation: 28.31 | EPS CAGR: 0.0%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: -9.18

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