GFIOF (Gold Fields) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.21 (As of Dec. 2025) — 28% Below Median


GFIOF Gold Fields Ltd GFIOF
91 GF Score
Price $35.80
GF Value $40.90
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Gold Fields Dividend Payout Ratio?

Gold Fields GFIOF 91 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21 as of Dec. 2025, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 0.29. GuruFocus rates GFIOF with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.90 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 301 Metals & Mining companies, Gold Fields ranks better than 53.16% 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. Gold Fields's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.21.

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

GFIOF' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18   Med: 0.29   Max: 0.8
Current: 0.25

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Gold Fields was 0.80. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.29.

GFIOF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
53.16% of 301 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.27 vs GFIOF: 0.25

As of today (2026-06-25), the Dividend Yield % of Gold Fields is 4.18%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Gold Fields was 4.36%. The lowest was 0.32%. And the median was 1.67%.

Gold Fields's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.41.

During the past 12 months, Gold Fields's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 82.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 30.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 32.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 44.80% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Gold Fields was 98.60% per year. The lowest was -58.70% per year. And the median was 7.00% 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.

Gold Fields (OTCPK:GFIOF) 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.

Gold Fields Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Gold Fields Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gold Fields'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.

Gold Fields Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Gold Fields Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.36 0.29 0.48 0.30 0.28

Gold Fields Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio 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 0.44 0.54 0.19 0.34 0.21

GFIOF vs NEM, AU, CDE: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Gold Fields'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.

Gold Fields Dividend Payout Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

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


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Gold Fields Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

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.

Gold Fields's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=0.785/ 2.84
=0.28

Gold Fields's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=0.405/ 1.964
=0.21

* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 mean?
Gold Fields (GFIOF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Gold Fields and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 0.29. Over the past decade, Gold Fields' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 0.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Gold Fields ranks #141 out of 301 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 46.8%.
Is Gold Fields' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Gold Fields' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 0.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 0.80. The Metals & Mining industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27. Gold Fields' value of 0.21 is 22.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gold Fields ranks #141 out of 301 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gold Fields has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gold Fields' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Gold Fields ranks #141 out of 301 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Gold Fields in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27. Gold Fields' value of 0.21 is 22.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Gold Fields' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 0.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.29 vs. the industry median of 0.27, Gold Fields 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. Gold Fields'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 Gold Fields 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. Gold Fields's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 0.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gold Fields stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gold Fields (GFIOF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.90, compared to a current price of $35.80 — trading 12.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 0.29 and 22.2% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.27. Gold Fields' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 2 warning signs 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 Gold Fields (GFIOF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21 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 Gold Fields (GFIOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gold Fields stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $35.80 is trading 12.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.90. GuruFocus considers Gold Fields to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for GFIOF:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.21 (28% below median its 10-year median of 0.29)
  • GF Value™: $40.90 vs. price of $35.80 (12.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 22.2% below the Metals & Mining median (#141 of 301)

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

Gold Fields Business Description

Address 150 Helen Road, Sandown, Sandton, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Gold Fields Ltd is a producer of gold and is a holder of gold reserves and resources in South Africa, Ghana, Australia, and Peru. In Peru, the company also produces copper. The company is involved in underground and surface gold and surface copper mining and silver and related activities, including exploration, extraction, processing, and smelting. It conducts underground and surface mining operations at St. Ives, underground-only operations at Agnew, Granny Smith, and South Deep, and surface-only open pit mining at Damang, Tarkwa, and Cerro Corona. The company's revenues are derived from the sale of gold that it produces.
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