Sibanye Stillwater (JSE:SSW) Graham Number: R30.89 (As of Dec. 2025) — 3258% Above Median

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JSE:SSW Sibanye Stillwater Ltd JSE:SSW
69 GF Score
Price R39.10
GF Value R30.89
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Sibanye Stillwater Graham Number?

Sibanye Stillwater JSE:SSW +7.42% 69 Graham Number is R30.89 as of Dec. 2025, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 0.92. GuruFocus rates JSE:SSW with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of R30.89 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 616 Metals & Mining companies, Sibanye Stillwater ranks better than 52.6% on this metric.

Graham Number is a figure that measures a stock's fundamental value by taking into account the company's earnings per share and book value per share. The Graham number is the upper bound of the price range that a defensive investor should pay for the stock. According to the theory, any stock price below the Graham number is considered undervalued, and thus worth investing in.

As of today (2026-08-04), the stock price of Sibanye Stillwater is R39.10. Sibanye Stillwater's graham number for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R30.89. Therefore, Sibanye Stillwater's Price to Graham Number ratio for today is 1.27.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sibanye Stillwater's Graham Number or its related term are showing as below:

JSE:SSW' s Price-to-Graham-Number Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.55   Med: 0.92   Max: 2.28
Current: 1.27

During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Graham Number ratio of Sibanye Stillwater was 2.28. The lowest was 0.55. And the median was 0.92.

JSE:SSW's Price-to-Graham-Number is ranked better than
52.6% of 616 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.245 vs JSE:SSW: 1.27

Graham Number is a combination of asset valuation and earnings power valuation. It is a very conservative way of valuing a stock.


Sibanye Stillwater  (JSE:SSW) Graham Number Explanation

Ben Graham actually did not publish a formula like this. But he wrote in The Intelligent Investor (1948 version) regarding to the criteria for purchases:

Current price should not be more than 15 times average earnings of the past three years.

Current price should not be more than 1.5 times the book value last reported. However, a multiplier of earnings below 15 could justify a correspondingly higher multiplier of assets. As a rule of thumb we suggest that the product of the multiplier times the ratio of price to book value should not exceed 22.5. (This figure corresponds to 15 times earnings and 1.5 times book value. It would admit an issue selling at only 9 times earnings and 2.5 times asset value, etc.)

Unlike valuation methods such as DCF or Discounted Earnings, the Graham number does not take growth into the valuation. Unlike the valuation methods based on book value alone, it takes into account the earnings power. Therefore, the Graham Number is a combination of asset valuation and earnings power valuation.

In general, the Graham number is a very conservative way of valuing a stock. It cannot be applied to companies with negative book values.

Sibanye Stillwater's Price to Graham number Ratio for today is calculated as

Price to Graham number=Share Price (Today)/Graham number (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=39.10/30.89
=1.27

* 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.


Be Aware

Please keep these in mind:

1. Graham Number does not take growth into account. Therefore it underestimates the values of the companies that have good earnings growth. We feel that if the earnings per share grows more than 10% a year, Graham Number underestimates the value.
2. Graham Number punishes the companies that have temporarily low earnings. Therefore, an average of earnings makes more sense in the calculation of Graham Number.
3. Graham Numbers underestimates companies that are light with book.


Sibanye Stillwater Graham Number Related Terms


Sibanye Stillwater Graham Number Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sibanye Stillwater's Graham Number 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 Graham Number Chart

Sibanye Stillwater Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Graham Number
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 89.26 64.25 15.54 14.59 26.49

Sibanye Stillwater Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Graham Number 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 15.54 0.00 0.00 24.55 30.89

JSE:SSW vs HL, SIND: Graham Number Comparison

For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Sibanye Stillwater's Price-to-Graham-Number, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Graham-Number 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 Price-to-Graham-Number vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Sibanye Stillwater's Price-to-Graham-Number falls into.


JSE:SSW
69GF Score
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Sibanye Stillwater Graham Number Calculation

Graham Number is a concept based on Ben Graham's conservative valuation of companies.

Sibanye Stillwater's Graham Number for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Graham Number
=sqrt of (22.5* Tangible Book per Share *EPS without NRI)
=sqrt of (22.5*13.267*2.35)
=26.49

Sibanye Stillwater's Graham Number for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Graham Number
=sqrt of (22.5*Tangible Book per Share*EPS without NRI (TTM))
=sqrt of (22.5*13.267*3.196)
=30.89

* 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 Graham Number →
What does a Graham Number of R30.89 mean?
Sibanye Stillwater (JSE:SSW) has a Graham Number of R30.89 as of Dec. 2025. The Graham Number values a company based on its per-share earnings and book value. View historical data on Sibanye Stillwater and its competitors. This is 3258% above median its historical median of 0.92. Over the past decade, Sibanye Stillwater's Graham Number has ranged from 0.55 to 2.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Sibanye Stillwater ranks #292 out of 616 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 47.4%.
Is Sibanye Stillwater's Graham Number too high?
Sibanye Stillwater's current Graham Number of R30.89 is 3258% above median its 10-year median of 0.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 2.28. Based on the distribution chart, Sibanye Stillwater ranks #292 out of 616 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sibanye Stillwater has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sibanye Stillwater's Graham Number compare to HL and SIND?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Sibanye Stillwater ranks #292 out of 616 companies for Graham Number. This puts Sibanye Stillwater in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Graham Number is 1.25. Historically, Sibanye Stillwater's own Graham Number has ranged from 0.55 to 2.28 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Graham Number for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Graham Number among Metals & Mining companies is 1.25, based on 616 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Graham Number significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Graham Number should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Graham Number mean?
A high Graham Number can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Graham Number values a company based on its per-share earnings and book value. View historical data on Sibanye Stillwater and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Graham Number is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sibanye Stillwater's current Graham Number is R30.89, which is 3258% above median its own 10-year median of 0.92. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R30.89, compared to a current price of R39.10 — trading 26.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Graham Number is R30.89, which is 3258% above median its 10-year median of 0.92. Sibanye Stillwater's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Graham Number calculated?
Graham Number is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sibanye Stillwater (JSE:SSW), the current Graham Number is R30.89 as of Dec. 2025. 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 R39.10 is trading 26.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of R30.89. GuruFocus considers Sibanye Stillwater to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:SSW:

  • Graham Number: R30.89 (3258% above median its 10-year median of 0.92)
  • GF Value™: R30.89 vs. price of R39.10 (26.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 6 warning signs

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.
69GF Score

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R30.89
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