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DRDGOLD Limited · Basic Materials · South Africa · $2.3B · Avg Vol: $8M/d

94
StockRank
Q
87
V
69
M
30
P/E (TTM)
15.0x
ROE
34.7%
D/E
0.0x
Dividend %
39.2%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

DRDGOLD is a specialized gold tailings retreatment company. While it has a superior environmental and cost profile compared to traditional miners, it remains a price-taker dependent on gold price cycles, failing our core quality compounder criteria.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

DRDGOLD Limited is a gold mining company specializing in the extraction of gold from surface tailings (mine dumps) in South Africa, re-processing historical gold mine waste for economic recovery. The company benefits from a unique business model focused on lower-cost, lower-risk surface gold mining, avoiding the complexities and capital intensity of deep-level conventional mining. DRDGOLD is a niche gold producer focused on environmentally responsible extraction from tailings, offering a distinct investment profile.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2021202220232024CAGR
Revenue5.3B5.1B5.5B6.2B5.8%
EPS16.8413.1214.9115.43-2.9%
Shares865M865M865M865M0.0%
Debt55M52M40M29M-18.9%
Equity4.8B5.4B6.3B6.9B12.6%
Op CF1.6B1.5B1.7B1.8B5.5%
Inv CF-447M-626M-1.2B-3.0B
Fin CF-654M-533M-532M-751M
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PRICE (1M)-16.2%
21.9224.0726.2128.3630.50May 6May 28Jun 17
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$24.45
RSI (14)
39.7
52W High
$38.99
From 52W High
0.6%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
87
ROIC
22.3%94.6
ROE
34.7%96.6
GP/Assets
45.3%94.6
Op. Margin
46.3%93.7
FCF/Assets
1.5%59.5
Piotroski
81.2
Int. Cover
25.3x79.0
D/E Ratio
0.00x95.4
Current Ratio
3.01x66.4
Value
69
P/E (TTM)
15.0x65.1
EV/EBITDA
0.1x73.0
P/FCF
16.3x62.3
P/B
3.1x33.1
P/S
0.2x93.7
Div Yield
39.2%99.9
Momentum
30
52W High %
63%31.2
RS 6M
-28%26.1
SMA 50/200
0.95x23.3
EPS Rev 4W
N/A
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
-56%4.3
Q Growth
99%71.5

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$2.3B
P/E (Forward)
34.5x
Gross Margin
46.9%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Basic Materials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of DRD are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
DRDDRDGOLD Limited(you)$2.3B94STRONG BUY
PAN.JOPan African Resources PLC$3.2B96STRONG BUY
HMYHarmony Gold Mining Company Limited$11.5B97STRONG BUY
GFI.JOGold Fields Limited$35.6B92STRONG BUY
KIO.JOKumba Iron Ore Limited$6.1B96STRONG BUY
AFE.JOAECI Ltd$798M98STRONG BUY
SOLBE1.JOSasol Limited$5.0B83STRONG BUY
PPC.JOPPC Ltd$745M99STRONG BUY
ARI.JOAfrican Rainbow Minerals Limited$2.4B65HOLD
NPH.JONortham Platinum Holdings Limited$6.9B68BUY

Peer medians: ROE 5.7% · P/E 13.1x · Gross margin 24.9%

DRDGOLD Limited (DRD) — Stock Score Summary

DRDGOLD Limited (DRD) has a MoatMap StockRank of 94/100 based on Quality (87/100), Value (69/100), and Momentum (30/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. DRDGOLD is a specialized gold tailings retreatment company. While it has a superior environmental and cost profile compared to traditional miners, it remains a price-taker dependent on gold price cycles, failing our core quality compounder criteria.

DRDGOLD Limited is a gold mining company specializing in the extraction of gold from surface tailings (mine dumps) in South Africa, re-processing historical gold mine waste for economic recovery. The company benefits from a unique business model focused on lower-cost, lower-risk surface gold mining, avoiding the complexities and capital intensity of deep-level conventional mining. DRDGOLD is a niche gold producer focused on environmentally responsible extraction from tailings, offering a distinct investment profile.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$24.45
Market Cap$2.3B
P/E (TTM)15.04
P/E (Forward)34.51
Price/Book3.08
Return on Equity34.7%
Return on Invested Capital22.3%
Debt/Equity0.13
Gross Margin46.9%
Operating Margin46.3%
Revenue Growth32.9%
Dividend Yield39.2%
Free Cash Flow$140M

DRDGOLD Limited operates in the Gold industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (South Africa).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DRDGOLD Limited’s (DRD) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for DRDGOLD Limited (DRD) is 94/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (87), Value (69), and Momentum (30) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does DRDGOLD Limited have an economic moat?
DRDGOLD Limited (DRD) has a Quality factor score of 87/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is DRDGOLD Limited a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for DRDGOLD Limited (DRD) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 94/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is DRDGOLD Limited in?
DRDGOLD Limited (DRD) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Gold industry (South Africa).