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Sibanye StillwaterSBYSF 64 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.24% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates SBYSF with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.77 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,666 Metals & Mining companies, Sibanye Stillwater ranks better than 69.13% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Sibanye Stillwater's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $-188 Mil. Sibanye Stillwater's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $8,393 Mil. Therefore, Sibanye Stillwater's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -2.24%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sibanye Stillwater's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
SBYSF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.12 Med: -1.66 Max: 26.51
Current: -3.64
During the past 13 years, Sibanye Stillwater's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 26.51%. The lowest was -25.12%. And the median was -1.66%.
SBYSF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 69.13% of 2666
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -17.365
vs SBYSF: -3.64
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Sibanye Stillwater Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Sibanye Stillwater Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sibanye Stillwater's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
SBYSF vs HL, SIND: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Sibanye Stillwater's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
Sibanye Stillwater Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Sibanye Stillwater's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sibanye Stillwater's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -2.24% mean?
Sibanye Stillwater (SBYSF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -2.24% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Sibanye Stillwater and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sibanye Stillwater ranks #823 out of 2666 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 30.9%.
Is Sibanye Stillwater's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Sibanye Stillwater's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.24%. Based on the distribution chart, Sibanye Stillwater ranks #823 out of 2666 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sibanye Stillwater has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sibanye Stillwater's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to HL and SIND?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Sibanye Stillwater ranks #823 out of 2666 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Sibanye Stillwater in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Return-on-Tangible-Asset depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Sibanye Stillwater and its competitors. Sibanye Stillwater's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.24%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sibanye Stillwater stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sibanye Stillwater (SBYSF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.77, compared to a current price of $2.08 — trading 17.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.24%. Sibanye Stillwater's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sibanye Stillwater (SBYSF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -2.24% 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 Sibanye Stillwater (SBYSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sibanye Stillwater stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.08 is trading 17.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.77.
GuruFocus considers Sibanye Stillwater to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SBYSF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -2.24%
GF Value™: $1.77 vs. price of $2.08 (17.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SBYSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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Sibanye Stillwater Ltd is a South African mining and metals processing group with a diverse portfolio of operations, projects, and investments across five continents. The Group is also one of the foremost recyclers of PGM autocatalysts and has interests in mine tailings retreatment operations. It is a producer of platinum, palladium, and rhodium and is a top-tier gold producer. It also produces and refines iridium and ruthenium, nickel, chrome, copper, and cobalt. Its products are Gold, Nickel, Zinc, Chrome, PGMs, and other. Group operations are divided into two segments, South African Operations and International and recycling operations.
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