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Perseus MiningASX:PRU +2.01%85 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is A$5.15 as of Sep. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:PRU with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of A$4.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 651 Metals & Mining companies, Perseus Mining ranks better than 72.35% on this metric.
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company. The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
As of today (2026-09-01), Perseus Mining's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is A$5.15. The stock price of Perseus Mining is A$6.61. Therefore, Perseus Mining's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of today is 1.3.
The historical rank and industry rank for Perseus Mining's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:PRU'
s Price-to-Projected-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.7 Med: 1.32 Max: 7.17
Current: 1.28
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of Perseus Mining was 7.17. The lowest was 0.70. And the median was 1.32.
ASX:PRU's Price-to-Projected-FCF is ranked better than 72.35% of 651
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.39
vs ASX:PRU: 1.28
The growth multiple is capped between 8.35 and 17.74.
Total Stockholders Equity weighting is more art than science and it should always be revisited in more detail when researching a company. Weightings from 0% to 100% to more than 100% are possible. 80% was chosen as a happy median after taking the above ideas into consideration.
Perseus Mining's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as
Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF
=
Share Price
/
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
=
6.61
/
5.1454984601055
=
1.28
* 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.
Perseus Mining Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms
Perseus Mining Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Perseus Mining's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF 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.
ASX:PRU vs NEM, AU: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Perseus Mining's Price-to-Projected-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Projected-FCF 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.
Perseus Mining Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Perseus Mining's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Perseus Mining's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company.
The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
This method smooths out the free cash flow over the past 6-7 years, multiplies the results by a growth multiple, and adds a portion of Total Stockholders Equity.
* 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.
What does a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of A$5.15 mean?
Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of A$5.15 as of Sep. 01, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Perseus Mining and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Perseus Mining ranks #180 out of 651 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 27.6%.
Is Perseus Mining's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
Perseus Mining's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is A$5.15. Based on the distribution chart, Perseus Mining ranks #180 out of 651 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Perseus Mining has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perseus Mining's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Perseus Mining ranks #180 out of 651 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This puts Perseus Mining in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 2.39. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Metals & Mining companies is 2.39, based on 651 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF mean?
A high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Perseus Mining and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 2.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Perseus Mining's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is A$5.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Perseus Mining stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$4.12, compared to a current price of A$6.61 — trading 60.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is A$5.15. Perseus Mining's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF calculated?
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is A$5.15 as of Sep. 01, 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 Perseus Mining (ASX:PRU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perseus Mining stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$6.61 is trading 60.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$4.12.
GuruFocus considers Perseus Mining to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:PRU:
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: A$5.15
GF Value™: A$4.12 vs. price of A$6.61 (60.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:PRU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Perseus is an Australia-based gold miner. It sold around 490,000 ounces of gold in fiscal 2025 from its three majority-owned mines in West Africa. Founded in 2004, Perseus bought all three of its operating mines originally as exploration licenses or development projects. Its 90%-owned Edikan mine in Ghana achieved first gold in 2011, with 86%-owned Sissingue and 90%-owned Yaoure in Ivory Coast following in 2018 and 2020, respectively. The company also purchased its 80%-owned Nyanzaga gold development in Tanzania in fiscal 2024. It had about a decade of reserves at end fiscal 2025. We forecast it sells about 500,000 ounces of gold in fiscal 2030.
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