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Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited(HMY)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
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$15.1
11/03/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for HMY

11/03/2026: HMY (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited is a mid-tier international producer focused on gold extraction from assets in South Africa and Papua New Guinea. The company is known for its ability to extend the life of mature deep-level mines through efficient consolidation and operational management. Its primary growth opportunity lies in diversifying into copper and investing in renewable energy to stabilize production costs. However, investors face risks related to gold price volatility, regional labor instability, and the capital-intensive nature of maintaining aging infrastructure. The stock may best suit investors seeking commodity-linked exposure, though they should monitor energy initiatives and labor relations as key performance indicators.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company grows primarily through asset acquisition rather than organic technology-led expansion.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock tends to trend strongly during periods of rising gold prices.
Value investorMixed fitValuation is often tied to volatile commodity price assumptions rather than stable earnings multiples.
Dividend investorMixed fitDividends are inconsistent and strictly dependent on cash flows during favorable commodity cycles.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh operational leverage and geopolitical exposure make this a high-volatility investment.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighGold price fluctuations directly impact profitability.
Valuation riskMedium / highAsset valuations are sensitive to long-term commodity price forecasts.
Competition risk (resource access)MediumCompeting for finite mineral resources affects future production pipelines.
Business qualityMediumOperating mature, deep-level mines requires constant capital reinvestment.
Dividend incomeMediumPayouts are cyclical and not guaranteed.
Execution riskMedium / highOperational success depends on labor and energy stability in South Africa.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -45.15%
Avg. Invested days 25
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
HMY receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid unit economics, solid company fundamentals, and solid quantitative characteristics. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
HMY has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, strong growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, strong earnings growth (+96.2%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 14.5%) are partially offset by very low insider ownership of 0.00%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
HMY's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $15.2B (14.5% of revenue). Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is HMY's strongest growth driver at +96.2% FY2026 versus FY2025 (strong, 5 stars). Revenue growth (+41.7%, strong) and free-cash-flow growth (+40.5%, strong) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 16.2% (soft) and 86.8% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (strong). Insider ownership is only 0.00%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Van Eck Associates Corporation 4.75%
BlackRock Inc 0.96%
AQR Capital Management LLC 0.81%
American Century Companies Inc 0.74%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 0.69%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
HMY generates approximately $468 of gross profit, $446 of operating income, and $145 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Solid margins, cash conversion, and capital efficiency support the rating.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 23.22%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
HMY has a high-quality, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltSmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 9.53B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 5.28
1Y Target Price 22.19
Price to earnings Ratio 5.28
1Y Target Price 22.19
Volume (30-day avg) 3.1M shares
Beta 0.91
52 Weeks Range 12.43 - 24.87
Updated Date 11/03/2026
52 Weeks Range 12.43 - 24.87
Updated Date 11/03/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 5.13%
Basic EPS (TTM) 2.88

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Gold Production (South Africa)Underground and surface gold mining and processing.Most revenue comes from digging gold out of the ground in South Africa.
International OperationsOpen-pit gold mining at Hidden Valley.Provides geographic diversification outside of South Africa.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Valuation

Trailing PE 5.28
Forward PE 20.66
Enterprise Value 9.31B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.1
Enterprise Value 9.31B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.1
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.56
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 3.27
Shares Outstanding 627.03M
Shares Floating 544.17M
Shares Outstanding 627.03M
Shares Floating 544.17M
Percent Insiders -
Percent Institutions 16.21

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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