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GFI · NYSE · United States · Gold And Silver Ores
In shortGOLD FIELDS LTD is profitable, generates cash and carries moderate debt, with revenue growing (+15.6% last year).
Financial health
Strong
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | – | n/a |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 23.9% | 100/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 25.7% | 100/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | – | n/a |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | – | n/a |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 0.48× | 84/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | – | n/a |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | – | n/a |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | – | n/a |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 8.1% | 53/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 0.34× | 5/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 0 of 5 | 100/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 11.7% | 68/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | – | n/a |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | 7.4% | 58/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | 16.2% | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2024 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY20 | FY21 | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 3,892 | 4,195 | 4,287 | 4,501 | 5,202 |
| Cost of revenue | 2,150 | 2,375 | 2,608 | 2,747 | 2,844 |
| Gross profit | 1,742 | 1,820 | 1,679 | 1,754 | 2,358 |
| Interest expense | 127 | 101 | 73 | 63 | 50 |
| Pre-tax income | 1,178 | 1,284 | 1,151 | 1,210 | 1,988 |
| Income tax | 433 | 425 | 442 | 465 | 697 |
| Net income | 723 | 789 | 711 | 703 | 1,245 |
| Diluted EPS | $0.81 | $0.88 | $0.78 | $0.77 | $1.38 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 890 | 893 | 894 | 895 | 896 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
Not computed: a required balance-sheet item is missing.
6/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Dec 31, 2025 · Data updated Mar 27, 2025