South32SHTLF -7.85%73 Median PS Value is $2.56 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 208% above its 10-year median of 0.83. GuruFocus rates SHTLF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.64 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 397 Metals & Mining companies, South32 ranks better than 58.94% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
Median PS Value is calculated as trailing twelve months (TTM) Revenue per Share times 10-Year median PS Ratio. South32's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $1.265. South32's 10-Year median PS Ratio is 2.0237. Therefore, the Median PS Value for today is $2.56.
As of today (2026-06-26), South32's share price is $3.03. South32's Median PS Value is $2.56. Therefore, South32's Price to Median PS Value for today is 1.18.
The historical rank and industry rank for South32's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
SHTLF'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.83 Med: 0.83 Max: 1.18
Current: 1.18
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of South32 was 1.18. The lowest was 0.83. And the median was 0.83.
SHTLF's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked better than 58.94% of 397
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.3
vs SHTLF: 1.18
South32 (OTCPK:SHTLF) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
South32's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
3.03
/
2.56
=
1.18
* 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.
South32 Median PS Value Related Terms
South32 Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for South32's Median PS Value 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.
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, South32's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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.
South32 Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, South32's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where South32's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 2.0237.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. South32's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $1.265.
* 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.
South32 (SHTLF) has a Median PS Value of $2.56 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on South32 and its competitors. This is 208% above median its historical median of 0.83. Over the past decade, South32's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.83 to 1.18. According to the industry distribution chart, South32 ranks #163 out of 397 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 41.1%.
Is South32's Median PS Value too high?
South32's current Median PS Value of $2.56 is 208% above median its 10-year median of 0.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.83 to a high of 1.18. The Metals & Mining industry median Median PS Value is 1.30. South32's value of $2.56 is 96.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, South32 ranks #163 out of 397 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, South32 has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does South32's Median PS Value compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, South32 ranks #163 out of 397 companies for Median PS Value. This puts South32 in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 1.30. South32's value of $2.56 is 96.9% above this benchmark. Historically, South32's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.83 to 1.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.83 vs. the industry median of 1.30, South32 has consistently been above 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 Median PS Value for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Median PS Value among Metals & Mining companies is 1.30, based on 397 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. South32's current Median PS Value of $2.56 is 96.9% above 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on South32 and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Median PS Value is 1.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. South32's current Median PS Value is $2.56, which is 208% above median its own 10-year median of 0.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is South32 stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South32 (SHTLF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.64, compared to a current price of $3.03 — trading 14.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is $2.56, which is 208% above median its 10-year median of 0.83 and 96.9% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.30. South32's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For South32 (SHTLF), the current Median PS Value is $2.56 as of Jun. 26, 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 South32 (SHTLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South32 stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.03 is trading 14.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.64.
GuruFocus considers South32 to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHTLF:
Median PS Value: $2.56 (208% above median its 10-year median of 0.83)
GF Value™: $2.64 vs. price of $3.03 (14.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 96.9% above the Metals & Mining median (#163 of 397)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHTLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
South32 was born of the demerger of noncore assets from BHP in 2015. Its major operations include alumina businesses in Australia and Brazil, aluminum in Brazil, South Africa, and Mozambique, and manganese businesses in Australia and South Africa. It sold New South Wales metallurgical coal in August 2024 and the Cerro Matoso nickel mine in Colombia in December 2025. It also owns the Cannington silver/lead/zinc mine in Queensland. Its Australian manganese operations deliver high returns, but have a relatively short reserve life. The company acquired Arizona Mining, which brings with it the high-grade and likely low-cost Taylor project in the US, and also entered the copper business in 2022 via the purchase of a 45% stake in the Sierra Gorda mine in Chile.
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