DRD (DRDGold) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.21 (As of Jun. 2025) — 63% Below Median

DRDGold DRD +0.23% 89 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21 as of Jun. 2025, which is 63% below its 10-year median of 0.57. GuruFocus rates DRD with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.92 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 301 Metals & Mining companies, DRDGold ranks better than 67.11% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. DRDGold's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Jun. 2025 was 0.21.

The historical rank and industry rank for DRDGold's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

DRD' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19 Med: 0.57 Max: 60
Current: 0.19

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of DRDGold was 60.00. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.57.

DRD's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
67.11% of 301 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.27 vs DRD: 0.19

As of today (2026-06-26), the Dividend Yield % of DRDGold is 2.46%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of DRDGold was 15.71%. The lowest was 0.82%. And the median was 3.82%.

DRDGold's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Jun. 2025 was $0.17.

During the past 12 months, DRDGold's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -41.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -5.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -3.70% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of DRDGold was 95.70% per year. The lowest was -35.60% per year. And the median was 20.00% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

DRDGold (NYSE:DRD) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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DRDGold Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DRDGold's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.

DRDGold Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

DRDGold Annual Data

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0.46

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0.42

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0.20

DRDGold Semi-Annual Data
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DRD vs NEM, AU, CDE: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, DRDGold's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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.

DRDGold Dividend Payout Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, DRDGold's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where DRDGold's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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DRDGold Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

DRDGold's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Jun. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Jun. 2025 )
	=	0.28	/	1.426
	=	0.20

DRDGold's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Jun. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Jun. 2025 )
	=	0.171	/	0.824
	=	0.21

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 mean?

DRDGold (DRD) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 as of Jun. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on DRDGold and its competitors. This is 63% below median its historical median of 0.57. Over the past decade, DRDGold's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 60.00. According to the industry distribution chart, DRDGold ranks #99 out of 301 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 32.9%.

Is DRDGold's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

DRDGold's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 is 63% below median its 10-year median of 0.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 60.00. The Metals & Mining industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27. DRDGold's value of 0.21 is 22.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DRDGold ranks #99 out of 301 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, DRDGold has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does DRDGold's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NEM and AU?

According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, DRDGold ranks #99 out of 301 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts DRDGold in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27. DRDGold's value of 0.21 is 22.2% below this benchmark. Historically, DRDGold's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 60.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.57 vs. the industry median of 0.27, DRDGold 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Metals & Mining company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 0.27, based on 301 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. DRDGold's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 is 22.2% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on DRDGold and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DRDGold's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 0.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is DRDGold stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DRDGold (DRD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.92, compared to a current price of $21.36 — trading 2.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 0.57 and 22.2% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.27. DRDGold's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For DRDGold (DRD), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21 as of Jun. 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 DRDGold (DRD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DRDGold stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $21.36 is trading 2.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.92. GuruFocus considers DRDGold to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for DRD:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.21 (63% below median its 10-year median of 0.57)
GF Value™: $21.92 vs. price of $21.36 (2.6% below fair value)
GF Score™: 89/100 with 1 warning sign
Industry Position: 22.2% below the Metals & Mining median (#99 of 301)

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

DRDGold Business Description

Industry Basic Materials Metals & Mining

Comparable Companies JSE:RNG JSE:HAR SHSE:601899 NEM TSX:AEM TSX:ABX TSX:WPM AU TSX:FNV HKSE:02259 TSX:K JSE:GFI TSX:PAAS CDE ASX:NST RGLD SHSE:600547 ASX:EVN TSX:AGI TSX:LUG

Other Exchanges DRD:South Africa DRDGF:USA DRD N:Mexico 0ICU:UK DUB1:Germany

Address Cnr 14th Avenue and Hendrik Potgieter Road, Constantia Office Park, Cycad House, Building 17, Ground Floor, Weltevreden Park, Johannesburg, ZAF, 1709

Website https://www.drdgold.com

DRDGold Ltd is a South African gold mining company engaged in surface gold tailings retreatment including exploration, extraction, processing, and smelting. Its reportable operating segments are; Ergo, FWGR, and Corporate office and other reconciling items. The Ergo is a surface gold retreatment operation that treats old slime dams and sand dumps to the south of Johannesburg's central business district as well as the East and Central Rand goldfields, and the FWGR which is a surface gold retreatment operation and treats old slime dams in the West Rand goldfields. The Ergo segment derives a vast majority of the company's revenue.

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