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DRDGOLD Limited ADR (DRD)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/03/2025: DRD (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Number of Analysts
1 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $16.25
1 Year Target Price $16.25
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 59.35% | Avg. Invested days 36 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/03/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.19B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 12.32 | 1Y Target Price 16.25 |
Price to earnings Ratio 12.32 | 1Y Target Price 16.25 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta 0.39 | 52 Weeks Range 7.45 - 17.60 | Updated Date 07/5/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 7.45 - 17.60 | Updated Date 07/5/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 2.07% | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.12 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 24.19% | Operating Margin (TTM) 31.89% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 14.15% | Return on Equity (TTM) 24.45% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 12.32 | Forward PE 5.79 | Enterprise Value 1149056917 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.17 |
Enterprise Value 1149056917 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.17 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.86 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.23 | Shares Outstanding 86243504 | Shares Floating 428138811 |
Shares Outstanding 86243504 | Shares Floating 428138811 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.03 | Percent Institutions 12.87 |
Upturn AI SWOT
DRDGOLD Limited ADR
Company Overview
History and Background
DRDGOLD Limited, founded in 1895, is a South African gold mining company specializing in surface gold tailings retreatment. It evolved from deep-level mining to focus on reprocessing old mine dumps and tailings.
Core Business Areas
- Surface Gold Tailings Retreatment: DRDGOLD recovers gold from surface tailings and dumps left over from historical mining operations. They process these materials to extract residual gold, reducing environmental impact.
Leadership and Structure
The company has a board of directors and a management team led by the CEO, focusing on operational efficiency and sustainable gold production.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Gold Production: DRDGOLD's primary product is refined gold bullion. They are a low-grade, high-volume surface retreatment operation. Market share data is highly variable and depends on the specific segment (tailings retreatment). DRDGOLD competes with other tailings reprocessing companies and traditional gold mining firms.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The gold mining industry is subject to commodity price fluctuations, geopolitical risks, and environmental regulations. Tailings retreatment is becoming increasingly important for environmental sustainability.
Positioning
DRDGOLD is a specialist in surface gold tailings retreatment, focusing on efficient and environmentally responsible gold recovery from low-grade resources. Their competitive advantage lies in their expertise and infrastructure for processing tailings.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market depends on the volume of gold tailings available and the prevailing gold price. DRDGOLD's positioning is in the sustainable and environmental part of the gold mining market.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Expertise in tailings retreatment
- Large resource base of tailings
- Environmental benefits of tailings cleanup
- Low-grade, high-volume operations
Weaknesses
- Exposure to gold price volatility
- Reliance on aging infrastructure
- Operational risks associated with tailings processing
- High energy consumption
Opportunities
- Expanding tailings retreatment operations
- Improving gold recovery rates
- Adopting renewable energy sources
- Strategic partnerships for new projects
Threats
- Decline in gold prices
- Increased environmental regulations
- Competition from other gold mining companies
- Political and economic instability in South Africa
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- AUY
- NEM
- GOLD
Competitive Landscape
DRDGOLD focuses on tailings retreatment, offering a lower-risk profile compared to deep-level mining, but with lower gold grades. Competitors often have diversified operations.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth depends on gold production and price. Focus on past production data and annual financial data
Future Projections: Future projections require analyst estimates, but growth depends on future planned expansion of processing facilities and market factors
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives could include facility upgrades, expansions, or sustainability efforts. Check the company's press releases.
Summary
DRDGOLD is a specialized gold mining company focused on tailings retreatment, providing an environmentally sound approach to gold recovery. Its success hinges on gold prices and operational efficiency. While it faces price volatility, it benefits from a sustainable business model. DRDGOLD should focus on improving its processing efficiency to mitigate risks.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company website
- Financial news sources
- Industry reports
Disclaimers:
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About DRDGOLD Limited ADR
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 1996-09-30 | CEO & Executive Director Mr. Daniel Johannes Pretorius B.Proc., L.L.M., LLB | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Gold | Full time employees 893 | Website https://www.drdgold.com |
Full time employees 893 | Website https://www.drdgold.com | ||
DRDGOLD Limited, a gold mining company, engages in the extraction of gold from the retreatment of surface mine tailings in South Africa. It sells gold and silver bullion. It is involved in provision care and maintenance services; and operation of training center. The company was formerly known as Durban Roodepoort Deep Limited and changed its name to DRDGOLD Limited in 2004. The company was incorporated in 1895 and is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. DRDGOLD Limited is a subsidiary of Sibanye Gold Limited.
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