Platinum Group Metals (PLG) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Platinum Group Metals Ltd is a mineral exploration and development company focused on the discovery and advancement of platinum group metal (PGM) deposits. The company’s flagship asset is the Waterberg Joint Venture Project located in South Africa’s Bushveld Complex, one of the world’s premier PGM-producing regions. In addition to its Waterberg interests, Platinum Group Metals holds the Marathon PGM project near Thunder Bay, Ontario, which is being advanced towards feasibility on the strength of its high-grade PGM and gold mineralization.

Since its inception, the company has pursued a strategy of combining regional geological expertise with strategic partnerships to de-risk project development and enhance shareholder value. Platinum Group Metals has entered into joint ventures with established mining companies and local stakeholders, allowing it to leverage operational experience and access infrastructure in remote mining districts. Ongoing exploration and drilling campaigns aim to expand known resources while optimizing the metallurgy and mining methods applicable to its projects.

Platinum Group Metals is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Darryl Jones, who brings over two decades of experience in mineral exploration and project finance. The company maintains corporate offices in Vancouver, British Columbia, and engages with a global investor base, regularly communicating technical results, environmental permitting progress, and community relations initiatives. Through disciplined project management and industry partnerships, Platinum Group Metals seeks to advance its South African and Canadian PGM assets toward production.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $1.62 to $1.70
• 50-Day Range: $1.39 to $1.86
• 52-Week Range: $0.99 to $2.27
• Volume: 738,763 shs
• Average Volume: 841,702 shs
• Market Capitalization: $186.82 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Platinum Group Metals Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Platinum Group Metals scored higher than 1% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 183rd out of 184 stocks in the basic materials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Platinum Group Metals.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Platinum Group Metals is -27.67, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Platinum Group Metals is -27.67, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Platinum Group Metals has a P/B Ratio of 3.39. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.39% of the outstanding shares of Platinum Group Metals have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Platinum Group Metals has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Platinum Group Metals has recently increased by 4.26%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Platinum Group Metals does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Platinum Group Metals does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.39% of the outstanding shares of Platinum Group Metals have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Platinum Group Metals has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Platinum Group Metals has recently increased by 4.26%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Platinum Group Metals this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 1 people have searched for PLG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 1 people have added Platinum Group Metals to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Platinum Group Metals insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.04% of the stock of Platinum Group Metals is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 16.33% of the stock of Platinum Group Metals is held by institutions.

PLG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have PLG shares performed this year?

Platinum Group Metals' stock was trading at $1.28 at the beginning of the year. Since then, PLG stock has increased by 29.7% and is now trading at $1.66.

When did Platinum Group Metals' stock split?

Shares of Platinum Group Metals reverse split on the morning of Monday, December 17th 2018.The 1-10 reverse split was announced on Tuesday, November 20th 2018. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the closing bell on Thursday, December 13th 2018. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 10 shares after the split.

Who are Platinum Group Metals' major shareholders?

Platinum Group Metals' top institutional shareholders include Franklin Resources Inc. (8.92%), Trek Financial LLC (1.78%), J.W. Cole Advisors Inc. (0.27%) and Marshall Wace LLP (0.19%).

How do I buy shares of Platinum Group Metals?

Shares of PLG stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Platinum Group Metals own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Platinum Group Metals investors own include Predictive Oncology (POAI), Ford Motor (F), Wells Fargo & Company (WFC), Bank of America (BAC), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Abbott Laboratories (ABT) and Zomedica (ZOM).

Company Calendar

• Today: 9/06/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 8/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Basic Materials
• Industry: Gold & silver ores
• Sub-Industry: Precious Metals
• Current Symbol: NYSE:PLG
• CIK: 1095052
• Web: www.platinumgroupmetals.net
• Phone: (604) 899-5450
• Fax: 604-484-4710
• Employees: 10
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.04)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$4.61 million
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: -10.13%
• Return on Assets: -9.69%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 2.66
• Quick Ratio: 2.66

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $0.49 per share
• Price / Book: 3.39

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 112,541,000
• Free Float: 102,898,000
• Market Cap: $186.82 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.58