South32 is an other industrial metals & mining business based in Australia. South32 shares (S32) are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and all prices are in Australian dollars. South32 has a trailing 12-month revenue of around $7 billion. If you're looking to buy shares, check out the steps below.
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| 52-week range | $2.7443 - $4.1961 |
|---|---|
| 50-day moving average | $3.0486 |
| 200-day moving average | $3.2958 |
| Target price | $3.86 |
| PE ratio | N/A |
| Dividend yield | $0.036 (1.69%) |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $-0.27 |
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Historical closes compared with the last close of A$3.31
| 1 week (2024-04-18) | 0.61% |
|---|---|
| 1 month (2024-03-26) | 14.53% |
| 3 months (2024-01-25) | -1.19% |
| 6 months (2023-10-26) | 2.16% |
| 1 year (2023-04-26) | -20.43% |
|---|---|
| 2 years (2022-04-26) | -25.78% |
| 3 years (2021-04-26) | 15.33% |
| 5 years (2019-04-26) | -2.93% |
Valuing South32 stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of South32's overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge the value of a stock.
South32's "price/earnings-to-growth ratio" can be calculated by dividing its P/E ratio by its growth – to give 4.364. A low ratio can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer better value, while a higher ratio can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer worse value.
The PEG ratio provides a broader view than just the P/E ratio, as it gives more insight into South32's future profitability. By accounting for growth, it could also help you if you're comparing the share prices of multiple high-growth companies.
South32's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) is $1.2 billion (£0.0 million).
The EBITDA is a measure of a South32's overall financial performance and is widely used to measure stock profitability.
| Revenue TTM | $7 billion |
|---|---|
| Operating margin TTM | 0.66% |
| Gross profit TTM | $4 billion |
| Return on assets TTM | 2.31% |
| Return on equity TTM | -8.15% |
| Profit margin | -11.53% |
| Book value | 2.04 |
| Market capitalisation | $15 billion |
TTM: trailing 12 months
Environmental, social and governance (known as ESG) criteria are a set of three factors used to measure the sustainability and social impact of companies like South32.
When it comes to ESG scores, lower is better, and lower scores are generally associated with lower risk for would-be investors.
Total ESG risk: 35.38
Socially conscious investors use ESG scores to screen how an investment aligns with their worldview, and South32's overall score of 35.38 (as at 12/31/2018) is pretty weak – landing it in it in the 70th percentile of companies rated in the same sector.
ESG scores are increasingly used to estimate the level of risk a company like South32 is exposed to within the areas of "environmental" (carbon footprint, resource use etc.), "social" (health and safety, human rights etc.), and "governance" (anti-corruption, tax transparency etc.).
Environmental score: 20.57/100
South32's environmental score of 20.57 puts it squarely in the 7th percentile of companies rated in the same sector. This could suggest that South32 is a leader in its sector terms of its environmental impact, and exposed to a lower level of risk.
Social score: 14.85/100
South32's social score of 14.85 puts it squarely in the 7th percentile of companies rated in the same sector. This could suggest that South32 is a leader in its sector when it comes to taking good care of its workforce and the communities it impacts.
Governance score: 8.96/100
South32's governance score puts it squarely in the 7th percentile of companies rated in the same sector. That could suggest that South32 is a leader in its sector when it comes to responsible management and strategy, and exposed to a lower level of risk.
Controversy score: 2/5
ESG scores also evaluate any incidences of controversy that a company has been involved in. South32 scored a 2 out of 5 for controversy – the second-highest score possible, reflecting that South32 has, for the most part, managed to keep its nose clean.
South32 Ltd was last rated for ESG on: 2019-01-01.
| Total ESG score | 35.38 |
|---|---|
| Total ESG percentile | 69.78 |
| Environmental score | 20.57 |
| Environmental score percentile | 7 |
| Social score | 14.85 |
| Social score percentile | 7 |
| Governance score | 8.96 |
| Governance score percentile | 7 |
| Level of controversy | 2 |
Dividend payout ratio: 45.04% of net profits
Recently South32 has paid out, on average, around 45.04% of net profits as dividends. That has enabled analysts to estimate a "forward annual dividend yield" of 1.69% of the current stock value. This means that over a year, based on recent payouts (which are sadly no guarantee of future payouts), South32 shareholders could enjoy a 1.69% return on their shares, in the form of dividend payments. In South32's case, that would currently equate to about A$0.036 per share.
While South32's payout ratio might seem fairly standard, it's worth remembering that South32 may be investing much of the rest of its net profits in future growth.
The latest dividend was paid out to all shareholders who bought their shares by 6 March 2024 (the "ex-dividend date").
Over the last 12 months, South32's shares have ranged in value from as little as $2.7443 up to $4.1961. A popular way to gauge a stock's volatility is its "beta".
Beta measures a share's volatility in relation to the market. The market (AU average) beta is 1, while South32's is 0.938. This would suggest that South32's shares are less volatile than average (for this exchange).
South32 Limited operates as a diversified metals and mining company in Australia, India, China, Japan, the Middle East, Mozambique, the Netherlands, Brazil, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, the United States, and internationally. The company operates through Worsley Alumina, Brazil Alumina, Brazil Aluminium, Hillside Aluminium, Mozal Aluminium, Sierra Gorda, Cannington, Hermosa, Cerro Matoso, Illawarra Metallurgical Coal, Australia Manganese, and South Africa Manganese segments. It has a portfolio of assets producing bauxite, alumina, aluminum, copper, silver, lead, zinc, nickel, metallurgical coal, manganese, ferronickel, and other base metals. The company also exports its products. South32 Limited was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in Perth, Australia.
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