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SBSW vs. PAAS, AGI, HMY, IAG, and AG

Should you buy Sibanye Gold stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Sibanye Gold 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 Sibanye Gold include Pan American Silver (PAAS), Alamos Gold (AGI), Harmony Gold Mining (HMY), Iamgold (IAG), and First Majestic Silver (AG). These companies are all part of the "precious metals" industry.

How does Sibanye Gold compare to Pan American Silver?

Sibanye Gold (NYSE:SBSW) and Pan American Silver (NYSE:PAAS) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, profitability, risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, earnings and dividends.

Sibanye Gold pays an annual dividend of $0.25 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Pan American Silver pays an annual dividend of $0.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Pan American Silver pays out 23.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Pan American Silver has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

Sibanye Gold has a beta of 0.69, indicating that its stock price is 31% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Pan American Silver has a beta of 0.72, indicating that its stock price is 28% less volatile than the broader market.

Pan American Silver has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Sibanye Gold.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Sibanye Gold$7.25B0.78-$289.58MN/AN/A
Pan American Silver$3.62B4.87$978M$3.1113.60

34.9% of Sibanye Gold shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.4% of Pan American Silver shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Sibanye Gold shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 12.9% of Pan American Silver shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Pan American Silver has a net margin of 31.66% compared to Sibanye Gold's net margin of 0.00%. Pan American Silver's return on equity of 19.50% beat Sibanye Gold's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Sibanye GoldN/A N/A N/A
Pan American Silver 31.66%19.50%13.91%

In the previous week, Pan American Silver had 32 more articles in the media than Sibanye Gold. MarketBeat recorded 36 mentions for Pan American Silver and 4 mentions for Sibanye Gold. Sibanye Gold's average media sentiment score of 0.17 beat Pan American Silver's score of 0.11 indicating that Sibanye Gold is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Sibanye Gold
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Pan American Silver
7 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Sibanye Gold currently has a consensus price target of $17.93, suggesting a potential upside of 124.59%. Pan American Silver has a consensus price target of $70.43, suggesting a potential upside of 66.56%. Given Sibanye Gold's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Sibanye Gold is more favorable than Pan American Silver.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Sibanye Gold
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Pan American Silver
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

Summary

Pan American Silver beats Sibanye Gold on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Sibanye Gold compare to Alamos Gold?

Sibanye Gold (NYSE:SBSW) and Alamos Gold (NYSE:AGI) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings and media sentiment.

Alamos Gold has a net margin of 51.24% compared to Sibanye Gold's net margin of 0.00%. Alamos Gold's return on equity of 18.03% beat Sibanye Gold's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Sibanye GoldN/A N/A N/A
Alamos Gold 51.24%18.03%12.42%

In the previous week, Alamos Gold had 7 more articles in the media than Sibanye Gold. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Alamos Gold and 4 mentions for Sibanye Gold. Alamos Gold's average media sentiment score of 1.03 beat Sibanye Gold's score of 0.17 indicating that Alamos Gold is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Sibanye Gold
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Alamos Gold
6 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Alamos Gold has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Sibanye Gold.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Sibanye Gold$7.25B0.78-$289.58MN/AN/A
Alamos Gold$1.81B6.52$885.80M$2.5111.22

34.9% of Sibanye Gold shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.3% of Alamos Gold shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Sibanye Gold shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Alamos Gold shares are owned by company 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.

Sibanye Gold has a beta of 0.69, indicating that its stock price is 31% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Alamos Gold has a beta of 0.55, indicating that its stock price is 45% less volatile than the broader market.

Sibanye Gold presently has a consensus target price of $17.93, suggesting a potential upside of 124.59%. Alamos Gold has a consensus target price of $47.50, suggesting a potential upside of 68.71%. Given Sibanye Gold's higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Sibanye Gold is more favorable than Alamos Gold.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Sibanye Gold
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Alamos Gold
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.91

Sibanye Gold pays an annual dividend of $0.25 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Alamos Gold pays an annual dividend of $0.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Alamos Gold pays out 6.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Summary

Alamos Gold beats Sibanye Gold on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Sibanye Gold compare to Harmony Gold Mining?

Sibanye Gold (NYSE:SBSW) and Harmony Gold Mining (NYSE:HMY) are both mid-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, earnings and dividends.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Sibanye GoldN/A N/A N/A
Harmony Gold Mining N/A N/A N/A

In the previous week, Sibanye Gold and Sibanye Gold both had 4 articles in the media. Harmony Gold Mining's average media sentiment score of 1.16 beat Sibanye Gold's score of 0.17 indicating that Harmony Gold Mining is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Sibanye Gold
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Harmony Gold Mining
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Harmony Gold Mining has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Sibanye Gold.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Sibanye Gold$7.25B0.78-$289.58MN/AN/A
Harmony Gold Mining$4.07B2.24$792.56MN/AN/A

34.9% of Sibanye Gold shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 31.8% of Harmony Gold Mining shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Sibanye Gold shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 16.0% of Harmony Gold Mining shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Sibanye Gold pays an annual dividend of $0.25 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Harmony Gold Mining pays an annual dividend of $0.51 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%.

Sibanye Gold presently has a consensus target price of $17.93, suggesting a potential upside of 124.59%. Given Sibanye Gold's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Sibanye Gold is more favorable than Harmony Gold Mining.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Sibanye Gold
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Harmony Gold Mining
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

Sibanye Gold has a beta of 0.69, meaning that its share price is 31% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Harmony Gold Mining has a beta of 1.12, meaning that its share price is 12% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Harmony Gold Mining beats Sibanye Gold on 8 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Sibanye Gold compare to Iamgold?

Iamgold (NYSE:IAG) and Sibanye Gold (NYSE:SBSW) are both mid-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, earnings and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, Iamgold had 8 more articles in the media than Sibanye Gold. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Iamgold and 4 mentions for Sibanye Gold. Iamgold's average media sentiment score of 0.43 beat Sibanye Gold's score of 0.17 indicating that Iamgold is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Iamgold
5 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Sibanye Gold
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Iamgold has a net margin of 29.49% compared to Sibanye Gold's net margin of 0.00%. Iamgold's return on equity of 26.65% beat Sibanye Gold's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Iamgold29.49% 26.65% 18.54%
Sibanye Gold N/A N/A N/A

Iamgold presently has a consensus price target of $19.00, indicating a potential upside of 36.01%. Sibanye Gold has a consensus price target of $17.93, indicating a potential upside of 124.59%. Given Sibanye Gold's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Sibanye Gold is more favorable than Iamgold.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Iamgold
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.78
Sibanye Gold
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

47.1% of Iamgold shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 34.9% of Sibanye Gold shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Iamgold shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Sibanye Gold shares are held 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.

Iamgold has a beta of 1.3, indicating that its stock price is 30% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sibanye Gold has a beta of 0.69, indicating that its stock price is 31% less volatile than the broader market.

Iamgold has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Sibanye Gold.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Iamgold$2.85B2.81$664.40M$1.728.12
Sibanye Gold$7.25B0.78-$289.58MN/AN/A

Summary

Iamgold beats Sibanye Gold on 13 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Sibanye Gold compare to First Majestic Silver?

Sibanye Gold (NYSE:SBSW) and First Majestic Silver (NYSE:AG) are both mid-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, profitability, risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends and valuation.

Sibanye Gold pays an annual dividend of $0.25 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. First Majestic Silver pays an annual dividend of $0.07 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. First Majestic Silver pays out 11.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

In the previous week, First Majestic Silver had 4 more articles in the media than Sibanye Gold. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for First Majestic Silver and 4 mentions for Sibanye Gold. First Majestic Silver's average media sentiment score of 1.16 beat Sibanye Gold's score of 0.17 indicating that First Majestic Silver is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Sibanye Gold
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
First Majestic Silver
5 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

First Majestic Silver has a net margin of 19.51% compared to Sibanye Gold's net margin of 0.00%. First Majestic Silver's return on equity of 11.19% beat Sibanye Gold's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Sibanye GoldN/A N/A N/A
First Majestic Silver 19.51%11.19%7.77%

34.9% of Sibanye Gold shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 27.2% of First Majestic Silver shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Sibanye Gold shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of First Majestic Silver shares are owned by 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.

First Majestic Silver has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Sibanye Gold.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Sibanye Gold$7.25B0.78-$289.58MN/AN/A
First Majestic Silver$1.26B6.23$164.92M$0.6026.46

Sibanye Gold has a beta of 0.69, meaning that its share price is 31% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Majestic Silver has a beta of 0.91, meaning that its share price is 9% less volatile than the broader market.

Sibanye Gold presently has a consensus target price of $17.93, indicating a potential upside of 124.59%. First Majestic Silver has a consensus target price of $23.50, indicating a potential upside of 48.03%. Given Sibanye Gold's higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Sibanye Gold is more favorable than First Majestic Silver.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Sibanye Gold
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
First Majestic Silver
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.78

Summary

First Majestic Silver beats Sibanye Gold on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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SBSW vs. The Competition

MetricSibanye GoldMINING IndustryMaterials SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$5.66B$8.47B$4.47B$23.43B
Dividend Yield3.11%1.97%5.04%4.16%
P/E RatioN/A11.4719.8827.93
Price / Sales0.78138.515,740.1321.11
Price / Cash6.2134.6624.0718.81
Price / Book2.283.458.484.74
Net Income-$289.58M$312.64M$157.08M$1.07B
7 Day Performance-5.00%-4.64%-1.33%-0.25%
1 Month Performance-17.72%-17.53%-5.90%0.69%
1 Year Performance-12.25%38.14%36.05%16.39%

Sibanye Gold Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SBSW
Sibanye Gold
3.1168 of 5 stars
$7.99
-0.2%
$17.93
+124.6%
-12.0%$5.66B$7.25BN/A57,857
PAAS
Pan American Silver
4.8927 of 5 stars
$42.72
-2.2%
$70.43
+64.8%
+48.9%$18.34B$3.62B13.749,348
AGI
Alamos Gold
4.9973 of 5 stars
$28.85
-2.1%
$47.50
+64.7%
+13.7%$12.35B$2.07B11.493,234
HMY
Harmony Gold Mining
1.6511 of 5 stars
$14.97
-0.9%
$16.00
+6.9%
+5.0%$9.62B$4.07BN/A34,350
IAG
Iamgold
4.6946 of 5 stars
$14.81
-3.3%
$19.60
+32.3%
+104.4%$8.87B$2.85B8.614,391

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