Risk factor
Strong trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Overvalued vs peers
About
South32 Limited functions as a diversified metals and mining company, conducting operations across Australia, Southern Africa, North America, and South America. The firm manages its extensive activities through various segments, including Worsley Alumina, Brazil Alumina, and Illawarra Metallurgical Coal. Its substantial portfolio of assets is responsible for yielding a broad array of commodities such as bauxite, alumina, aluminum, copper, silver, lead, zinc, nickel, metallurgical coal, manganese, and ferronickel, as well as other base metals. South32 also engages in the global export of its products. Established in 2000, the company's corporate headquarters are situated in Perth, Australia.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is slightly overvalued relative to its peers. In particular, the stock is reasonably priced on P/E, 'expensive'
Target Price
The average target price of S32.AX is 4.5 and suggests 1% downside potential. Usually, this means a SELL recommendation among investment firms, or a recommendation to dec