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South32 (S32) Competitors

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GBX 229.80 +8.20 (+3.70%)
As of 05/22/2026 11:43 AM Eastern

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

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 Adriatic Metals (ADT1), Cornish Metals (CUSN), SolGold (SOLG), Griffin Mining (GFM), and Tungsten West (TUN). These companies are all part of the "other industrial metals & mining" industry.

How does South32 compare to Adriatic Metals?

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

South32 has a net margin of 5.31% compared to Adriatic Metals' net margin of -226.54%. 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-226.54% -48.31% -6.80%
South32 5.31%3.30%0.23%

Adriatic Metals currently has a consensus target price of GBX 277, indicating a potential downside of 13.44%. South32 has a consensus target price of GBX 205, indicating a potential downside of 10.79%. Given South32's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly 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)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

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£5.71B1.80£100.01M£7.0032.83

1.1% of Adriatic Metals shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 36.2% of South32 shares are held by institutional investors. 10.5% of Adriatic Metals shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of South32 shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Adriatic Metals has a beta of 1.12, meaning that its share price is 12% 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.

In the previous week, Adriatic Metals' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled South32'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Adriatic Metals Neutral
South32 Neutral

Summary

South32 beats Adriatic Metals on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does South32 compare to Cornish Metals?

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

Cornish Metals has a beta of 2.48, indicating that its stock price is 148% 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.

South32 has a consensus target price of GBX 205, indicating a potential downside of 10.79%. Given South32's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe South32 is more favorable than Cornish Metals.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cornish Metals
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
South32
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

0.1% of Cornish Metals shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 36.2% of South32 shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Cornish Metals shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of South32 shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock 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
Cornish MetalsN/AN/A-£328.47K-£1.00N/A
South32£5.71B1.80£100.01M£7.0032.83

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
Cornish MetalsN/A -6.96% -2.52%
South32 5.31%3.30%0.23%

In the previous week, Cornish Metals' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled South32'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Cornish Metals Neutral
South32 Neutral

Summary

South32 beats Cornish Metals on 12 of the 13 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 companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends and profitability.

SolGold presently has a consensus price target of GBX 46, suggesting a potential upside of 64.58%. South32 has a consensus price target of GBX 205, suggesting a potential downside of 10.79%. Given SolGold's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe SolGold is more favorable than South32.

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)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

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, suggesting that its stock price is 20% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, South32 has a beta of 0.704, suggesting that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, SolGold's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled South32'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
SolGold Neutral
South32 Neutral

11.5% of SolGold shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 36.2% of South32 shares are held by institutional investors. 4.9% of SolGold shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of South32 shares are held 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.

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£5.71B1.80£100.01M£7.0032.83

Summary

South32 beats SolGold on 8 of the 12 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 superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends and profitability.

South32 has a beta of 0.704, suggesting that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Griffin Mining has a beta of 0.542, suggesting that its stock price is 46% less volatile than the broader market.

36.2% of South32 shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.1% of Griffin Mining shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of South32 shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 22.0% of Griffin Mining shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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%

In the previous week, Griffin Mining had 2 more articles in the media than South32. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Griffin Mining and 0 mentions for South32. South32's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Griffin Mining's score of -0.23 indicating that South32 is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
South32 Neutral
Griffin Mining Neutral

South32 presently has a consensus price target of GBX 205, indicating a potential downside of 10.79%. Griffin Mining has a consensus price target of GBX 290, indicating a potential downside of 4.29%. Given Griffin Mining's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Griffin Mining is more favorable than South32.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
South32
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Griffin Mining
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
South32£5.71B1.80£100.01M£7.0032.83
Griffin Mining£120.56M4.44£25.84M£4.9061.84

Summary

Griffin Mining beats South32 on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does South32 compare to Tungsten West?

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

South32 has higher revenue and earnings than Tungsten West. Tungsten West 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
Tungsten WestN/AN/A-£10.80M-£26.00N/A
South32£5.71B1.80£100.01M£7.0032.83

South32 has a net margin of 5.31% compared to Tungsten West's net margin of -1,343.41%. Tungsten West's return on equity of 233.54% beat South32's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Tungsten West-1,343.41% 233.54% -20.17%
South32 5.31%3.30%0.23%

Tungsten West has a beta of 0.288, indicating that its stock price is 71% less 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, Tungsten West had 2 more articles in the media than South32. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Tungsten West and 0 mentions for South32. Tungsten West's average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat South32's score of 0.00 indicating that Tungsten West is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Tungsten West Positive
South32 Neutral

0.3% of Tungsten West shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 36.2% of South32 shares are held by institutional investors. 1.8% of Tungsten West shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of South32 shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

South32 has a consensus target price of GBX 205, suggesting a potential downside of 10.79%. Given South32's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe South32 is more favorable than Tungsten West.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Tungsten West
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
South32
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Summary

South32 beats Tungsten West on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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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£9.86B£1.58B£4.78B£3.04B
Dividend Yield2.18%6.56%5.02%6.10%
P/E Ratio32.8329.8922.89365.89
Price / Sales1.8057,251.746,745.9287,843.39
Price / CashN/A24.6327.2127.89
Price / Book0.765.826.667.69
Net Income£100.01M£70.60M£156.96M£5.89B
7 Day Performance2.77%-1.18%-1.41%8.05%
1 Month Performance-0.09%0.09%-1.09%2.82%
1 Year Performance57.61%115.61%73.08%77.61%

South32 Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
S32
South32
0.7991 of 5 stars
GBX 229.80
+3.7%
GBX 205
-10.8%
+56.8%£9.86B£5.71B32.839,616
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+949.3%£1.07BN/AN/AN/A
SOLG
SolGold
1.7331 of 5 stars
GBX 27.95
flat
GBX 46
+64.6%
N/A£842.37MN/AN/A461
GFM
Griffin Mining
0.5775 of 5 stars
GBX 318.10
+1.6%
GBX 280
-12.0%
+73.1%£561.72M£120.56M64.92448

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This page (LON:S32) was last updated on 5/23/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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