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Platinum Group Metals Ltd (PLG)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/10/2025: PLG (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
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
3 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $6.96
1 Year Target Price $6.96
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 1 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 11.57% | Avg. Invested days 32 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/10/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 174.64M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 6.96 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 6.96 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 3 | Beta 2.11 | 52 Weeks Range 0.99 - 2.27 | Updated Date 07/10/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.99 - 2.27 | Updated Date 07/10/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.05 |
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-07-09 | When After Market | Estimate -0.0084 | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin - | Operating Margin (TTM) - |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -6.16% | Return on Equity (TTM) -9.5% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 156566916 | Price to Sales(TTM) - |
Enterprise Value 156566916 | Price to Sales(TTM) - | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue - | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -22.59 | Shares Outstanding 105205000 | Shares Floating 76551765 |
Shares Outstanding 105205000 | Shares Floating 76551765 | ||
Percent Insiders 25.17 | Percent Institutions 23.95 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Platinum Group Metals Ltd
Company Overview
History and Background
Platinum Group Metals Ltd. (PLG) was founded in 2002. It focuses on platinum group metals (PGMs) exploration and development, primarily in South Africa.
Core Business Areas
- Mining Exploration and Development: Focuses on exploring and developing PGM deposits, primarily platinum, palladium, rhodium, and gold.
Leadership and Structure
Neal Froneman is the current chairman. The company operates under a board of directors and a management team responsible for project development and operations.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- PGM Concentrates: Platinum, palladium, rhodium, and gold concentrates. Market share data varies greatly depending on project stage and production levels. Competitors include Anglo American Platinum, Impala Platinum, and Sibanye-Stillwater. It is currently not actively producing.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The PGM industry is driven by demand from the automotive (catalytic converters), industrial, and investment sectors. Supply is concentrated in South Africa and Russia.
Positioning
Platinum Group Metals Ltd. is a development-stage company aiming to become a significant PGM producer. Its competitive advantage relies on its project portfolio in South Africa and its innovative financing approaches.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global PGM market is valued in the tens of billions of USD annually. PLG aims to capture a portion of this market through successful project development.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Experienced Management Team
- Strategic location of its properties in South Africa
- Innovative financing strategies
Weaknesses
- Development-stage company with no current production
- Significant funding requirements for project development
- Exposure to geopolitical and regulatory risks in South Africa
Opportunities
- Increased demand for PGMs in automotive and industrial sectors
- Potential for discovering new PGM deposits
- Strategic partnerships with established mining companies
Threats
- Fluctuations in PGM prices
- Rising operating costs
- Geopolitical instability in South Africa
- Environmental regulations
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- SBSW
- NILSY
- JGLDF
Competitive Landscape
PLG faces competition from established PGM producers with significant production capacity. PLG's competitive advantage lies in its project portfolio and innovative approach.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Past growth is limited due to development-stage operations.
Future Projections: Future growth depends on successful project commissioning and production. Analyst estimates vary based on project timelines and PGM price forecasts.
Recent Initiatives: Efforts to secure financing, advance project development, and explore new strategic opportunities.
Summary
Platinum Group Metals Ltd. is a development-stage company with promising PGM projects in South Africa but has significant financial hurdles to overcome before reaching production. Success hinges on securing funding, navigating regulatory challenges, and successfully commissioning its projects. The company's future is tied to PGM prices and its ability to execute its strategic plan. The current lack of active mining production represents a risk, but if their plan is successful it could pay out in a big way.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Platinum Group Metals Ltd. SEC Filings
- Industry Reports on PGM Market
- Analyst Estimates
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on independent research and consultation with a financial professional.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Platinum Group Metals Ltd
Exchange NYSE MKT | Headquaters Vancouver, BC, Canada | ||
IPO Launch date 2002-04-26 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Frank R. Hallam B.B.A., C.A., CPA | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Other Precious Metals & Mining | Full time employees 13 | |
Full time employees 13 | |||
Platinum Group Metals Ltd. engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of platinum and palladium properties. The company explores for palladium, platinum, gold, copper, nickel, and rhodium deposits. It holds 50.16 % interest in the Waterberg project located on the Northern Limb of the Bushveld Igneous Complex, South Africa. The company develops next-generation battery technology using platinum and palladium. Platinum Group Metals Ltd. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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