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GBX 244.40 +9.80 (+4.18%)
As of 06/12/2026 12:43 PM Eastern

S32 vs. AAL, ADT1, CUSN, SOLG, and GFM

Should you buy South32 stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares South32 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 South32 include Anglo American (AAL), Adriatic Metals (ADT1), Cornish Metals (CUSN), SolGold (SOLG), and Griffin Mining (GFM). These companies are all part of the "other industrial metals & mining" industry.

How does South32 compare to Anglo American?

South32 (LON:S32) and Anglo American (LON:AAL) are both large-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations, risk and valuation.

South32 has a beta of 0.704, indicating that its share price is 30% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Anglo American has a beta of 0.979, indicating that its share price is 2% less volatile than the broader market.

37.0% of South32 shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 46.7% of Anglo American shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of South32 shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Anglo American shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

South32 pays an annual dividend of GBX 5.93 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Anglo American pays an annual dividend of GBX 31.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. South32 pays out 84.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Anglo American pays out -9.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

South32 has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Anglo American. Anglo American is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than South32, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
South32£5.71B1.92£100.01M£7.0034.91
Anglo American£18.55B2.29-£2.07B-£330.00N/A

In the previous week, South32 had 2 more articles in the media than Anglo American. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for South32 and 1 mentions for Anglo American. South32's average media sentiment score of 0.33 beat Anglo American's score of 0.00 indicating that South32 is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
South32 Neutral
Anglo American Neutral

South32 currently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,210, indicating a potential upside of 395.09%. Anglo American has a consensus target price of GBX 3,657.50, indicating a potential downside of 7.79%. Given South32's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe South32 is more favorable than Anglo American.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
South32
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Anglo American
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

South32 has a net margin of 5.31% compared to Anglo American's net margin of -20.20%. South32's return on equity of 3.30% beat Anglo American's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
South325.31% 3.30% 0.23%
Anglo American -20.20%-20.10%5.94%

Summary

South32 beats Anglo American on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does South32 compare to Adriatic Metals?

Adriatic Metals (LON:ADT1) and South32 (LON:S32) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings and valuation.

South32 has a net margin of 5.31% compared to Adriatic Metals' net margin of -177.29%. South32's return on equity of 3.30% beat Adriatic Metals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Adriatic Metals-177.29% -48.19% -6.80%
South32 5.31%3.30%0.23%

Adriatic Metals currently has a consensus price target of GBX 277, indicating a potential downside of 13.44%. South32 has a consensus price target of GBX 1,210, indicating a potential upside of 395.09%. Given South32's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe South32 is more favorable than Adriatic Metals.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Adriatic Metals
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
South32
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Adriatic Metals has a beta of 1.12, indicating that its stock price is 12% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, South32 has a beta of 0.704, indicating that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, South32 had 3 more articles in the media than Adriatic Metals. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for South32 and 0 mentions for Adriatic Metals. South32's average media sentiment score of 0.33 beat Adriatic Metals' score of 0.00 indicating that South32 is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Adriatic Metals Neutral
South32 Neutral

South32 has higher revenue and earnings than Adriatic Metals. Adriatic Metals is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than South32, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Adriatic Metals£27.59M40.08-£68.31M-£13.26N/A
South32£5.71B1.92£100.01M£7.0034.91

1.1% of Adriatic Metals shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 37.0% of South32 shares are held by institutional investors. 10.5% of Adriatic Metals shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of South32 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

South32 beats Adriatic Metals on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does South32 compare to Cornish Metals?

South32 (LON:S32) and Cornish Metals (LON:CUSN) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership and earnings.

South32 has a net margin of 5.31% compared to Cornish Metals' net margin of 0.00%. South32's return on equity of 3.30% beat Cornish Metals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
South325.31% 3.30% 0.23%
Cornish Metals N/A -6.96%-2.52%

37.0% of South32 shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.1% of Cornish Metals shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of South32 shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Cornish Metals shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

South32 has higher revenue and earnings than Cornish Metals. Cornish Metals is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than South32, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
South32£5.71B1.92£100.01M£7.0034.91
Cornish MetalsN/AN/A-£328.47K-£1.00N/A

South32 has a beta of 0.704, indicating that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cornish Metals has a beta of 2.48, indicating that its stock price is 148% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, South32 had 2 more articles in the media than Cornish Metals. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for South32 and 1 mentions for Cornish Metals. South32's average media sentiment score of 0.33 beat Cornish Metals' score of 0.00 indicating that South32 is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
South32
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Cornish Metals
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

South32 presently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,210, suggesting a potential upside of 395.09%. Given South32's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe South32 is more favorable than Cornish Metals.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
South32
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Cornish Metals
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Summary

South32 beats Cornish Metals on 14 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does South32 compare to SolGold?

SolGold (LON:SOLG) and South32 (LON:S32) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk and earnings.

11.5% of SolGold shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 37.0% of South32 shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.9% of SolGold shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of South32 shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

SolGold currently has a consensus target price of GBX 46, indicating a potential upside of 64.58%. South32 has a consensus target price of GBX 1,210, indicating a potential upside of 395.09%. Given South32's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe South32 is more favorable than SolGold.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
SolGold
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
South32
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

South32 has higher revenue and earnings than SolGold. SolGold is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than South32, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SolGoldN/AN/A-£76.59M-£2.00N/A
South32£5.71B1.92£100.01M£7.0034.91

In the previous week, South32 had 3 more articles in the media than SolGold. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for South32 and 0 mentions for SolGold. South32's average media sentiment score of 0.33 beat SolGold's score of 0.00 indicating that South32 is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
SolGold Neutral
South32 Neutral

South32 has a net margin of 5.31% compared to SolGold's net margin of 0.00%. South32's return on equity of 3.30% beat SolGold's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SolGoldN/A -26.90% -2.94%
South32 5.31%3.30%0.23%

SolGold has a beta of 1.2, meaning that its share price is 20% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, South32 has a beta of 0.704, meaning that its share price is 30% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

South32 beats SolGold on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does South32 compare to Griffin Mining?

South32 (LON:S32) and Griffin Mining (LON:GFM) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, media sentiment, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends and earnings.

In the previous week, South32 had 3 more articles in the media than Griffin Mining. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for South32 and 0 mentions for Griffin Mining. South32's average media sentiment score of 0.33 beat Griffin Mining's score of 0.00 indicating that South32 is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
South32 Neutral
Griffin Mining Neutral

South32 currently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,210, suggesting a potential upside of 395.09%. Griffin Mining has a consensus target price of GBX 290, suggesting a potential downside of 9.94%. Given South32's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe South32 is more favorable than Griffin Mining.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
South32
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Griffin Mining
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Griffin Mining has a net margin of 20.09% compared to South32's net margin of 5.31%. Griffin Mining's return on equity of 8.42% beat South32's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
South325.31% 3.30% 0.23%
Griffin Mining 20.09%8.42%6.85%

37.0% of South32 shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.1% of Griffin Mining shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of South32 shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 22.0% of Griffin Mining shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

South32 has a beta of 0.704, suggesting that its share price is 30% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Griffin Mining has a beta of 1.1569387, suggesting that its share price is 16% more volatile than the broader market.

South32 has higher revenue and earnings than Griffin Mining. Griffin Mining is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than South32, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
South32£5.71B1.92£100.01M£7.0034.91
Griffin Mining£144.34M3.94£25.84M£12.1026.61

Summary

Griffin Mining beats South32 on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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S32 vs. The Competition

MetricSouth32Other Industrial Metals & Mining IndustryMaterials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£10.24B£1.59B£4.74B£3.00B
Dividend Yield2.05%6.56%5.00%6.18%
P/E Ratio34.9128.3423.23366.78
Price / Sales1.9250,030.876,077.0386,623.71
Price / CashN/A24.6326.8427.87
Price / Book0.815.579.067.85
Net Income£100.01M£70.60M£156.92M£5.89B
7 Day Performance1.24%-0.55%0.26%-0.06%
1 Month Performance0.25%-6.67%-6.08%1.39%
1 Year Performance73.83%96.71%57.57%75.30%

South32 Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
S32
South32
2.9854 of 5 stars
GBX 244.40
+4.2%
GBX 1,210
+395.1%
+69.0%£10.24B£5.71B34.919,616
AAL
Anglo American
0.834 of 5 stars
GBX 4,225
+4.1%
GBX 3,165.71
-25.1%
+85.9%£45.27B£18.55BN/A129,700
ADT1
Adriatic Metals
N/AGBX 320
flat
GBX 277
-13.4%
N/A£1.11B£27.59MN/A296
CUSN
Cornish Metals
N/AGBX 85.20
+1.4%
N/A+907.1%£1.07BN/AN/AN/A
SOLG
SolGold
1.7333 of 5 stars
GBX 27.95
flat
GBX 46
+64.6%
N/A£842.37MN/AN/A461

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This page (LON:S32) was last updated on 6/13/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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