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PAF vs. AUY, GGP, HOC, CEY, and HGM

Should you buy Pan African Resources stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Pan African Resources with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Pan African Resources include Yamana Gold (AUY), Greatland Resources (GGP), Hochschild Mining (HOC), Centamin (CEY), and Highland Gold Mining Limited (HGM.L) (HGM). These companies are all part of the "gold" industry.

How does Pan African Resources compare to Yamana Gold?

Pan African Resources (LON:PAF) and Yamana Gold (LON:AUY) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, valuation, profitability, dividends, risk and analyst recommendations.

Pan African Resources pays an annual dividend of GBX 2.17 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Yamana Gold pays an annual dividend of GBX 10 per share. Pan African Resources pays out 18.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Yamana Gold pays out -1,204.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Pan African Resources currently has a consensus price target of GBX 156.50, indicating a potential upside of 67.49%. Given Pan African Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Pan African Resources is more favorable than Yamana Gold.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Pan African Resources
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Yamana Gold
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Pan African Resources has a beta of 0.705, indicating that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Yamana Gold has a beta of 1.29, indicating that its stock price is 29% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Pan African Resources' average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Yamana Gold's score of 0.00 indicating that Pan African Resources is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Pan African Resources Positive
Yamana Gold Neutral

Pan African Resources has a net margin of 29.42% compared to Yamana Gold's net margin of -54.36%. Pan African Resources' return on equity of 49.73% beat Yamana Gold's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Pan African Resources29.42% 49.73% 12.99%
Yamana Gold -54.36%-31.37%-13.38%

42.2% of Pan African Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 63.8% of Yamana Gold shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.1% of Pan African Resources shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Yamana Gold shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Pan African Resources has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Yamana Gold. Yamana Gold is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Pan African Resources, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Pan African Resources£837.76M2.26£58.60M£11.967.81
Yamana Gold£1.81B0.00-£982.30M-£0.83N/A

Summary

Pan African Resources beats Yamana Gold on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Pan African Resources compare to Greatland Resources?

Pan African Resources (LON:PAF) and Greatland Resources (LON:GGP) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, profitability, risk, valuation and analyst recommendations.

Greatland Resources has a net margin of 33.53% compared to Pan African Resources' net margin of 29.42%. Pan African Resources' return on equity of 49.73% beat Greatland Resources' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Pan African Resources29.42% 49.73% 12.99%
Greatland Resources 33.53%41.93%-7.97%

Pan African Resources presently has a consensus target price of GBX 156.50, indicating a potential upside of 67.49%. Greatland Resources has a consensus target price of GBX 755.67, indicating a potential upside of 36.65%. Given Pan African Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Pan African Resources is more favorable than Greatland Resources.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Pan African Resources
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Greatland Resources
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

42.2% of Pan African Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 33.9% of Greatland Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.1% of Pan African Resources shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 39.5% of Greatland Resources shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Pan African Resources has a beta of 0.705, meaning that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Greatland Resources has a beta of 1.5431277, meaning that its stock price is 54% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Greatland Resources had 2 more articles in the media than Pan African Resources. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Greatland Resources and 0 mentions for Pan African Resources. Pan African Resources' average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Greatland Resources' score of 0.43 indicating that Pan African Resources is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Pan African Resources Positive
Greatland Resources Neutral

Pan African Resources has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Greatland Resources. Greatland Resources is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Pan African Resources, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Pan African Resources£837.76M2.26£58.60M£11.967.81
Greatland Resources£2.97B1.25-£58.89M£177.293.12

Summary

Pan African Resources beats Greatland Resources on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Pan African Resources compare to Hochschild Mining?

Pan African Resources (LON:PAF) and Hochschild Mining (LON:HOC) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings and valuation.

Pan African Resources has a beta of 0.705, indicating that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Hochschild Mining has a beta of 0.954, indicating that its stock price is 5% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Pan African Resources' average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Hochschild Mining's score of 0.00 indicating that Pan African Resources is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Pan African Resources Positive
Hochschild Mining Neutral

Pan African Resources has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Hochschild Mining. Pan African Resources is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Hochschild Mining, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Pan African Resources£837.76M2.26£58.60M£11.967.81
Hochschild Mining£1.18B1.94£38.41M£39.0011.46

Pan African Resources presently has a consensus price target of GBX 156.50, indicating a potential upside of 67.49%. Hochschild Mining has a consensus price target of GBX 586, indicating a potential upside of 31.15%. Given Pan African Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Pan African Resources is more favorable than Hochschild Mining.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Pan African Resources
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Hochschild Mining
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

Pan African Resources has a net margin of 29.42% compared to Hochschild Mining's net margin of 17.80%. Pan African Resources' return on equity of 49.73% beat Hochschild Mining's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Pan African Resources29.42% 49.73% 12.99%
Hochschild Mining 17.80%29.48%7.11%

Pan African Resources pays an annual dividend of GBX 2.17 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Hochschild Mining pays an annual dividend of GBX 2.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Pan African Resources pays out 18.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Hochschild Mining pays out 7.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

42.2% of Pan African Resources shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 31.4% of Hochschild Mining shares are held by institutional investors. 2.1% of Pan African Resources shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 43.6% of Hochschild Mining shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Pan African Resources beats Hochschild Mining on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Pan African Resources compare to Centamin?

Centamin (LON:CEY) and Pan African Resources (LON:PAF) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, risk, dividends and earnings.

Pan African Resources has a consensus target price of GBX 156.50, indicating a potential upside of 67.49%. Given Pan African Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Pan African Resources is more favorable than Centamin.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Centamin
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Pan African Resources
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

In the previous week, Pan African Resources' average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Centamin's score of 0.00 indicating that Pan African Resources is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Centamin Neutral
Pan African Resources Positive

Pan African Resources has a net margin of 29.42% compared to Centamin's net margin of 9.10%. Pan African Resources' return on equity of 49.73% beat Centamin's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Centamin9.10% 14.16% 8.45%
Pan African Resources 29.42%49.73%12.99%

Centamin pays an annual dividend of GBX 3 per share. Pan African Resources pays an annual dividend of GBX 2.17 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Centamin pays out 6,000.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Pan African Resources pays out 18.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Pan African Resources is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Centamin has higher revenue and earnings than Pan African Resources. Centamin is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Pan African Resources, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Centamin£930.75M0.00£84.67M£0.05N/A
Pan African Resources£837.76M2.26£58.60M£11.967.81

Centamin has a beta of 0.56, suggesting that its stock price is 44% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Pan African Resources has a beta of 0.705, suggesting that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the broader market.

90.8% of Centamin shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 42.2% of Pan African Resources shares are held by institutional investors. 1.8% of Centamin shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.1% of Pan African Resources shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Pan African Resources beats Centamin on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Pan African Resources compare to Highland Gold Mining Limited (HGM.L)?

Highland Gold Mining Limited (HGM.L) (LON:HGM) and Pan African Resources (LON:PAF) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment, profitability, earnings and valuation.

In the previous week, Pan African Resources' average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Highland Gold Mining Limited (HGM.L)'s score of 0.00 indicating that Pan African Resources is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Highland Gold Mining Limited (HGM.L) Neutral
Pan African Resources Positive

42.2% of Pan African Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.1% of Pan African Resources shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Pan African Resources has higher revenue and earnings than Highland Gold Mining Limited (HGM.L). Highland Gold Mining Limited (HGM.L) is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Pan African Resources, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Highland Gold Mining Limited (HGM.L)£415.23M0.00N/A£46.30N/A
Pan African Resources£837.76M2.26£58.60M£11.967.81

Highland Gold Mining Limited (HGM.L) pays an annual dividend of GBX 7 per share. Pan African Resources pays an annual dividend of GBX 2.17 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.3%. Highland Gold Mining Limited (HGM.L) pays out 15.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Pan African Resources pays out 18.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Pan African Resources has a net margin of 29.42% compared to Highland Gold Mining Limited (HGM.L)'s net margin of 0.00%. Pan African Resources' return on equity of 49.73% beat Highland Gold Mining Limited (HGM.L)'s return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Highland Gold Mining Limited (HGM.L)N/A N/A N/A
Pan African Resources 29.42%49.73%12.99%

Pan African Resources has a consensus price target of GBX 156.50, indicating a potential upside of 67.49%. Given Pan African Resources' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Pan African Resources is more favorable than Highland Gold Mining Limited (HGM.L).

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Highland Gold Mining Limited (HGM.L)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Pan African Resources
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

Pan African Resources beats Highland Gold Mining Limited (HGM.L) on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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PAF vs. The Competition

MetricPan African ResourcesGold IndustryMaterials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£1.89B£4.85B£4.58B£2.84B
Dividend Yield2.29%5.64%5.03%6.17%
P/E Ratio7.8136.0220.85368.18
Price / Sales2.26199.885,824.1984,612.72
Price / Cash11.8722.1124.1727.87
Price / Book4.9210.738.687.49
Net Income£58.60M£6.39M£157.11M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-9.18%-3.07%-2.62%-0.48%
1 Month Performance-13.62%-2.84%-4.45%-1.00%
1 Year Performance83.58%44.33%37.38%61.74%

Pan African Resources Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
PAF
Pan African Resources
3.957 of 5 stars
GBX 93.44
-1.0%
GBX 156.50
+67.5%
+85.4%£1.89B£837.76M7.812,469
AUY
Yamana Gold
N/AN/AN/AN/A£4.57B£1.81BN/A11,600
GGP
Greatland Resources
2.4416 of 5 stars
GBX 544.50
-7.3%
GBX 755.67
+38.8%
+78.6%£3.66B£2.97B3.0725
HOC
Hochschild Mining
N/AGBX 439.40
-8.3%
GBX 586
+33.4%
+64.2%£2.26B£1.18B11.273,029
CEY
Centamin
N/AN/AN/AN/A£1.69B£930.75M2,920.004,874

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This page (LON:PAF) was last updated on 7/13/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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