SHTLF (South32) GF Value Rank: 7 (As of Jul. 07, 2026) — 13% Below Median


SHTLF South32 Ltd SHTLF
69 GF Score
Price $2.89
GF Value $2.63
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is South32 GF Value Rank?

South32 SHTLF 69 GF Value Rank is 7 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates SHTLF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.63 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

South32 has the GF Value Rank of 7.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

South32 GF Value Rank Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, South32's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, South32's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where South32's GF Value Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about GF Value Rank →
What does a GF Value Rank of 7 mean?
South32 (SHTLF) has a GF Value Rank of 7 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on South32 and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, South32's GF Value Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00.
Is South32's GF Value Rank too high?
South32's current GF Value Rank of 7 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, South32 has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does South32's GF Value Rank compare to competitors?
South32's GF Value Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. Historically, South32's own GF Value Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Value Rank for a Metals & Mining company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on South32 and its competitors. South32's current GF Value Rank is 7, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 8.00. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.63, compared to a current price of $2.89 — trading 10% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 7, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. South32's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For South32 (SHTLF), the current GF Value Rank is 7 as of Jul. 07, 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 $2.89 is trading 10% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.63. GuruFocus considers South32 to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHTLF:

  • GF Value Rank: 7 (13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: $2.63 vs. price of $2.89 (10% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 100 Street Georges Terrace, Level 2, Perth, WA, AUS, 6000
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.
69GF Score

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