GFIOF (Gold Fields) EV-to-EBITDA: 5.37 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 18% Below Median

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GFIOF Gold Fields Ltd GFIOF
96 GF Score
Price $32.73
GF Value $41.80
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Gold Fields EV-to-EBITDA?

Gold Fields GFIOF -8.57% 96 EV-to-EBITDA is 5.37 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 6.51. GuruFocus rates GFIOF with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.80 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 688 Metals & Mining companies, Gold Fields ranks better than 73.55% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Gold Fields's enterprise value is $29,089 Mil. Gold Fields's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $5,415 Mil. Therefore, Gold Fields's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 5.37.

The historical rank and industry rank for Gold Fields's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

GFIOF' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.18   Med: 6.51   Max: 65.2
Current: 5.37

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Gold Fields was 65.20. The lowest was 3.18. And the median was 6.51.

GFIOF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
73.55% of 688 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 9.73 vs GFIOF: 5.37

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-07-15), Gold Fields's stock price is $32.7304. Gold Fields's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $3.940. Therefore, Gold Fields's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 8.31.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Gold Fields  (OTCPK:GFIOF) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Gold Fields's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=32.7304/3.940
=8.31

Gold Fields's share price for today is $32.7304.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Gold Fields's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $3.940.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Gold Fields EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Gold Fields EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gold Fields's EV-to-EBITDA can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Gold Fields EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Gold Fields Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Gold Fields Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.00 0.00 5.40 0.00 6.35

GFIOF vs NEM, AU, RGLD: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Gold Fields's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Gold Fields EV-to-EBITDA vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Gold Fields's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Gold Fields's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Gold Fields EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Gold Fields's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=29089.000/5415.3
=5.37

Gold Fields's current Enterprise Value is $29,089 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Gold Fields's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $5,415 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.37 mean?
Gold Fields (GFIOF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 5.37 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Gold Fields. This is 18% below median its historical median of 6.51. Over the past decade, Gold Fields' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.18 to 65.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Gold Fields ranks #182 out of 688 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 26.5%.
Is Gold Fields' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Gold Fields' current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.37 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 6.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.18 to a high of 65.20. The Metals & Mining industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.73. Gold Fields' value of 5.37 is 44.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gold Fields ranks #182 out of 688 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gold Fields has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gold Fields' EV-to-EBITDA compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Gold Fields ranks #182 out of 688 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Gold Fields in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.73. Gold Fields' value of 5.37 is 44.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Gold Fields' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.18 to 65.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.51 vs. the industry median of 9.73, Gold Fields has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Metals & Mining company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Metals & Mining companies is 9.73, based on 688 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Gold Fields's current EV-to-EBITDA of 5.37 is 44.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Gold Fields. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gold Fields's current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.37, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 6.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gold Fields stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gold Fields (GFIOF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $41.80, compared to a current price of $32.73 — trading 21.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.37, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 6.51 and 44.8% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 9.73. Gold Fields' overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gold Fields (GFIOF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 5.37 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Gold Fields (GFIOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gold Fields stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $32.73 is trading 21.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $41.80. GuruFocus considers Gold Fields to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for GFIOF:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 5.37 (18% below median its 10-year median of 6.51)
  • GF Value™: $41.80 vs. price of $32.73 (21.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 44.8% below the Metals & Mining median (#182 of 688)

No single metric tells the full story. See the GFIOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Gold Fields Business Description

Address 150 Helen Road, Sandown, Sandton, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Gold Fields Ltd is a producer of gold and is a holder of gold reserves and resources in South Africa, Ghana, Australia, and Peru. In Peru, the company also produces copper. The company is involved in underground and surface gold and surface copper mining and silver and related activities, including exploration, extraction, processing, and smelting. It conducts underground and surface mining operations at St. Ives, underground-only operations at Agnew, Granny Smith, and South Deep, and surface-only open pit mining at Damang, Tarkwa, and Cerro Corona. The company's revenues are derived from the sale of gold that it produces.
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