GFI
Gold Fields Ltd
$34.57
▼ 2.5%Updated Today 12:11 PM ET
GFI at a glance — five pillars scored 0–100 from real filed financials.
Overall: Strong · 91/100. A wider, greener shape means more pillars look healthy. Dividends scores 0 when a company pays none — that is a choice, not a flaw.
▲ Up 43.0% over the last 12 months
Market Cap
$28.98B
P/E
8.87x
Forward P/E (est.)
6.34x
ROE
49.1%
Revenue Growth
135.1%
EPS Growth
186.4%
Profit Margin
29.1%
FCF Yield
—
Debt / Equity
0.38x
ROIC
—
Interest Coverage
—
Current Ratio
1.73x
Dividend Yield
4.3%
Implied Growth (rev. DCF)
8.5%
Rating Score
91/100
Gold Fields Ltd (GFI) is a large-cap company in the Metals & Mining industry, part of the Materials sector of the S&P 500, with a market value around $28.98B.
Our model rates GFI Strong (91/100) on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation. The summary below is built from its filed financials and current ratios and refreshes automatically.
Technical analysis reads price and volume to judge momentum and timing. It complements the fundamentals above — it does not replace them. Here is what GFI's chart says today, with each tool explained.
Trend — moving averages. A moving average is the average closing price over a window, which smooths out daily noise. GFI trades near $34.57, below its 50-day average ($39.33) and 200-day average ($44.16). Price below both averages is a downtrend — momentum is against buyers for now.
Momentum — RSI. The Relative Strength Index runs 0–100 and measures how strong recent gains are versus losses. Above 70 is "overbought", below 30 "oversold". At 44 it is in neutral territory — neither stretched nor washed out.
MACD. MACD compares two moving averages to flag shifts in momentum. Its histogram is currently positive — short-term momentum is improving.
Volatility — ATR. Average True Range is the typical daily move. GFI's is $1.92 (~5.6% of price), so swings of about that size each day are normal — handy for setting a stop that isn't too tight.
Support & resistance. Over the last month GFI found buyers near $31.35 (support) and sellers near $41.27 (resistance); its 52-week range is $23.24–$61.64. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.
Volume. The latest session traded 0.4× the 20-day average — lighter than usual, so the move carries less conviction. Rising volume on up-days suggests real buying; on down-days, real selling.
Educational information to help you read a chart — not a recommendation or a forecast. It updates daily as the price and indicators change.
A two-stage discounted cash flow on real SEC-filed free cash flow — the intrinsic-value anchor professional analysts triangulate from.
DCF fair value / share
$6.73
Current price
$34.57
Starting FCF (latest 10-K)
$145.50M
Growth, years 1–5
20.0%
Fade to terminal, years 6–10
2.5%
Discount rate
9.0%
Cash flows grow at the stage-1 rate (trailing revenue growth, capped at 20%) for five years, fade to 2.5% by year 10, and continue at that rate forever (Gordon terminal value), all discounted at 9.0%. Small changes in assumptions move the result a lot — treat this as one reference point, not a target price. Educational only, not investment advice.
Where GFI sits versus its Materials sector peers in the S&P 500.
Bands show the middle half (25th–75th percentile) of the 34 Materials companies in the S&P 500 — the peer-relative anchor professional comps analysis uses. Context only — not investment advice.
How GFI stacks up against its Materials peers — valuation, profitability, and growth versus the sector median.
In the Materials sector (47 S&P 500 companies), GFI ranks #4 of 47 by our overall rating. It trades at a discount versus the sector on earnings (8.9x P/E vs. 18.6x median) with a higher return on equity (49.1% vs. 16.8%) and faster revenue growth (135.1% vs. 10.1%).
P/E vs sector
8.9x
median 18.6x
ROE vs sector
49.1%
median 16.8%
Growth vs sector
135.1%
median 10.1%
Sector rank
#4
of 47 by rating
Valuation vs. quality map
The sweet spot is upper-left: more profitable (higher ROE) for a lower P/E. Dashed lines mark the sector median.
Peers are the closest Materials companies by sub-industry and size. Sector median is across all 47 S&P 500 names in the sector. Educational, not a recommendation.
The case for GFI:
- Revenue is growing 135.1% a year, a sign of real demand.
- High net margins (29.1%) point to pricing power or efficiency.
- Strong return on equity (49.1%) shows capital is put to work well.
- A conservative balance sheet (debt/equity 0.4x) lowers risk.
- Pays a 4.3% dividend on top of any price gains.
- Our model's overall read is Strong (91/100).
The case against GFI:
- Like any single stock, it is exposed to competition, the economic cycle, and shifts in its end markets.
Market risk — sector rotation, the economic cycle, and broad sentiment move the stock regardless of fundamentals.
On balance, the fundamentals screen favourably: Gold Fields Ltd is a large-cap materials business still growing nicely, with solid profitability, and a sound balance sheet. It trades at 8.9x earnings, which our model scores Strong (91/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.
GFI — frequently asked questions
Is GFI a good stock to buy?
We don't give buy or sell advice. Our model rates Gold Fields Ltd Strong (91/100) based on its growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation — use that as a research starting point and make your own decision.
What is GFI's rating on The Stocks School?
Gold Fields Ltd currently scores 91/100 (Strong) on our transparent model, which weighs real fundamentals: growth, margins, returns on capital, balance-sheet strength, and valuation.
How our ratings work →Where does GFI's data come from?
Live price data plus real fundamentals and 5-year financials pulled directly from Gold Fields Ltd's SEC filings — refreshed automatically, not hand-entered.
How is the 5-year projection for GFI calculated?
It's a scenario model: it grows revenue at an assumed rate, applies a profit margin and a valuation multiple, and shows the resulting share-price range. The assumptions are yours to change — it's a tool for thinking, not a prediction.
Is this GFI analysis financial advice?
No. Everything on this page is educational research, not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell GFI. Always do your own research and consider a licensed professional.
Data notice. Fundamentals and financial statements are sourced from company filings (SEC EDGAR) and market-data providers; prices and market caps refresh on trading days and may be delayed. Ratings, projections, technical signals, and written summaries are model- or rule-generated for education and may simplify or lag the latest filings.
Not advice. Nothing on this page is investment advice or a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial professional before investing.