Sibanye Stillwater (JSE:SSW) Equity-to-Asset: 0.34 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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JSE:SSW Sibanye Stillwater Ltd JSE:SSW
70 GF Score
Price R51.00
GF Value R33.70
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Sibanye Stillwater Equity-to-Asset?

Sibanye Stillwater JSE:SSW -3.12% 70 Equity-to-Asset is 0.34 as of Jun. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 0.33. GuruFocus rates JSE:SSW with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of R33.70 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,677 Metals & Mining companies, Sibanye Stillwater ranks worse than 81.81% on this metric.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Sibanye Stillwater's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R53,695 Mil. Sibanye Stillwater's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R159,433 Mil. Therefore, Sibanye Stillwater's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.34.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sibanye Stillwater's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

JSE:SSW' s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26   Med: 0.33   Max: 0.56
Current: 0.34

During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Sibanye Stillwater was 0.56. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 0.33.

JSE:SSW's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than
81.81% of 2677 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.81 vs JSE:SSW: 0.34

Sibanye Stillwater  (JSE:SSW) Equity-to-Asset Explanation

Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.

For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.


Sibanye Stillwater Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Sibanye Stillwater Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sibanye Stillwater's Equity-to-Asset 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.

Sibanye Stillwater Equity-to-Asset Chart

Sibanye Stillwater Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.52 0.53 0.34 0.32 0.26

Sibanye Stillwater Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
Equity-to-Asset 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 0.32 0.32 0.28 0.26 0.34

JSE:SSW vs HL: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Sibanye Stillwater's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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.


Sibanye Stillwater Equity-to-Asset vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Sibanye Stillwater's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sibanye Stillwater's Equity-to-Asset falls into.


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Sibanye Stillwater Equity-to-Asset Calculation

Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.

Sibanye Stillwater's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Dec. 2025 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=39526/149737
=0.26

Sibanye Stillwater's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Jun. 2026 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=53695/159433
=0.34

* 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 Equity-to-Asset →
What does a Equity-to-Asset of 0.34 mean?
Sibanye Stillwater (JSE:SSW) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.34 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Sibanye Stillwater and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.33. Over the past decade, Sibanye Stillwater's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.26 to 0.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Sibanye Stillwater ranks #2190 out of 2677 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 81.8%.
Is Sibanye Stillwater's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Sibanye Stillwater's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.34 is near median its 10-year median of 0.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 0.56. The Metals & Mining industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.81. Sibanye Stillwater's value of 0.34 is 58% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sibanye Stillwater ranks #2190 out of 2677 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sibanye Stillwater has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sibanye Stillwater's Equity-to-Asset compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Sibanye Stillwater ranks #2190 out of 2677 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Sibanye Stillwater in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.81. Sibanye Stillwater's value of 0.34 is 58% below this benchmark. Historically, Sibanye Stillwater's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.26 to 0.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.33 vs. the industry median of 0.81, Sibanye Stillwater 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Metals & Mining companies is 0.81, based on 2,677 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sibanye Stillwater's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.34 is 58% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Sibanye Stillwater and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sibanye Stillwater's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.34, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sibanye Stillwater stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sibanye Stillwater (JSE:SSW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R33.70, compared to a current price of R51.00 — trading 51.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.34, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.33 and 58% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.81. Sibanye Stillwater's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sibanye Stillwater (JSE:SSW), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.34 as of Jun. 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 Sibanye Stillwater (JSE:SSW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sibanye Stillwater stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R51.00 is trading 51.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of R33.70. GuruFocus considers Sibanye Stillwater to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:SSW:

  • Equity-to-Asset: 0.34 (near median its 10-year median of 0.33)
  • GF Value™: R33.70 vs. price of R51.00 (51.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 58% below the Metals & Mining median (#2190 of 2677)

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


Sibanye Stillwater Business Description

Address Cnr 14th Avenue and Hendrik Potgieter Road, Bridgeview House, Building 11, Ground Floor, Lakeview Avenue, Constantia Office Park, Weltevreden Park, Roodepoort, GT, ZAF, 1709
Sibanye Stillwater Ltd is a South African mining and metals processing group with a diverse portfolio of operations, projects, and investments across five continents. The Group is also one of the foremost recyclers of PGM autocatalysts and has interests in mine tailings retreatment operations. It is a producer of platinum, palladium, and rhodium and is a top-tier gold producer. It also produces and refines iridium and ruthenium, nickel, chrome, copper, and cobalt. Its products are Gold, Nickel, Zinc, Chrome, PGMs, and other. Group operations are divided into two segments, South African Operations and International and recycling operations.
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