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PLS GroupASX:PLS -2.13%63 12-1 Month Momentum % is 198.68% as of Jul. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:PLS with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of A$2.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,508 Metals & Mining companies, PLS Group ranks better than 90.35% on this metric.
12-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-07-27), PLS Group's 12-1 Month Momentum % is 198.68%.
The industry rank for PLS Group's 12-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:PLS's 12-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 90.35% of 2508
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 21.645
vs ASX:PLS: 198.68
PLS Group (ASX:PLS) 12-1 Month Momentum % Explanation
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 12-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past twelve months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
PLS Group 12-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
PLS Group 12-1 Month Momentum % Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, PLS Group's 12-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 12-1 Month Momentum % 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.
PLS Group 12-1 Month Momentum % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, PLS Group's 12-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PLS Group's 12-1 Month Momentum % falls into.
PLS Group (ASX:PLS) 12-1 Month Momentum % Calculation
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated as following:
12-1 Month Momentum %
=
( Price 1-month ago
/
Price 12-month ago
- 1 )
*
100 %
* 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 12-1 Month Momentum % of 198.68% mean?
PLS Group (ASX:PLS) has a 12-1 Month Momentum % of 198.68% as of Jul. 27, 2026. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on PLS Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PLS Group ranks #242 out of 2508 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 9.6%.
Is PLS Group's 12-1 Month Momentum % too high?
PLS Group's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 198.68%. The Metals & Mining industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 21.65. PLS Group's value of 198.68% is 817.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PLS Group ranks #242 out of 2508 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PLS Group has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PLS Group's 12-1 Month Momentum % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, PLS Group ranks #242 out of 2508 companies for 12-1 Month Momentum %. This places PLS Group in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 21.65. PLS Group's value of 198.68% is 817.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 12-1 Month Momentum % for a Metals & Mining company?
The median 12-1 Month Momentum % among Metals & Mining companies is 21.65, based on 2,508 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 12-1 Month Momentum % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 12-1 Month Momentum % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. PLS Group's current 12-1 Month Momentum % of 198.68% is 817.9% 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 12-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 12-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on PLS Group and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median 12-1 Month Momentum % is 21.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PLS Group's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 198.68%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PLS Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLS Group (ASX:PLS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.40, compared to a current price of A$4.14 — trading 72.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 198.68% and 817.9% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 21.65. PLS Group's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 12-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PLS Group (ASX:PLS), the current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 198.68% as of Jul. 27, 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 PLS Group (ASX:PLS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLS Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$4.14 is trading 72.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.40.
GuruFocus considers PLS Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:PLS:
12-1 Month Momentum %: 198.68%
GF Value™: A$2.40 vs. price of A$4.14 (72.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 817.9% above the Metals & Mining median (#242 of 2508)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:PLS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PLS is a mining and exploration company with operations in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Its primary asset is its Pilgangoora lithium spodumene mine and concentrator. Smaller operations produce tantalite, a byproduct of lithium processing. Pilgangoora lithium mine has approximately 25 years of mine life remaining.
63GF Score
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