DRD

Based on DRDGOLD Limited's historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

What does DRDGOLD do?

DRDGOLD recovers gold from surface tailings — historical mine waste — across the Witwatersrand basin in South Africa's Gauteng province. Rather than conventional underground mining, the company processes material already extracted by previous operations, running it through extraction, processing, and smelting to recover gold.

Does DRD pay dividends?

Yes, DRDGOLD pays a regular dividend. This distinguishes it from many smaller gold producers that reinvest all cash flows. The dividend is linked to the company's gold recovery earnings, so payouts can vary with gold prices and production volumes. Check DRDGOLD's investor relations page for the latest declared amounts.

When does DRD report earnings?

DRDGOLD reports financial results on a regular cadence in line with its listing requirements. For exact reporting dates and the most recent results, visit the company's official investor relations page, as our data source does not cover specific upcoming earnings dates.

Is DRD a good stock to buy?

UQS Score rates DRD as Very Good overall. The Growth and Risk pillars are both Strong, and Valuation is Attractive — a combination that may interest quality-focused investors. The Moat pillar is Weak, reflecting the commodity-driven nature of gold pricing. The full pillar breakdown is available to UQS Pro members.

Is DRD overvalued?

The UQS Valuation pillar for DRD is rated Attractive, suggesting the stock may be trading at a reasonable level relative to its fundamental profile. Valuation in the gold sector is heavily influenced by the gold price, so this rating should be considered alongside broader commodity market conditions.

How does DRD compare to its competitors?

DRDGOLD is a producing company with an established retreatment operation, which sets it apart from exploration-stage peers like Snowline Gold and Southern Cross Gold. Its South African focus and tailings-based model are also distinct from companies like Collective Mining, which targets copper-gold exploration in Latin America.

What is DRD's market cap bracket?

DRDGOLD is classified as a mid-cap company. This places it in a range that typically attracts both institutional and retail investors seeking exposure to gold without the concentration risk of micro-cap explorers or the lower growth potential sometimes associated with mega-cap miners.

Who founded DRDGOLD?

DRDGOLD traces its origins to 1895, making it one of the oldest gold-related entities in South Africa. The company's founding history is tied to the early development of the Witwatersrand gold fields. Detailed founding information is widely available through the company's official corporate history.

Is DRD a long-term quality investment?

From a long-term quality perspective, DRD's Very Good UQS Score reflects strengths in Growth and Risk management. However, the Weak Moat rating is a consideration — gold producers generally lack pricing power, as revenues depend on global commodity markets. Long-term quality indicators are available in full via a UQS Pro membership.

What is the main competitive advantage of DRDGOLD?

DRDGOLD's primary operational advantage is its surface tailings retreatment model, which avoids the capital intensity and safety risks of underground mining. Access to large volumes of historical mine waste in the Witwatersrand basin provides a scalable resource base. However, the UQS Moat pillar rates this advantage as Weak in a broader competitive context.

What sector does DRD belong to?

DRDGOLD operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically within gold mining and recovery. Investors in this sector are typically seeking commodity exposure, inflation hedging, or portfolio diversification. Gold producers like DRDGOLD are sensitive to global gold prices, currency movements, and regional operating conditions in South Africa.

DRDGOLD Limited shows solid profitability with healthy returns on capital and reasonable margins.

DRDGOLD Limited is growing rapidly with strong revenue and earnings expansion.

DRDGOLD Limited carries minimal financial risk with conservative leverage and strong solvency.

DRDGOLD Limited appears attractively valued relative to its earnings, cash flows, and sector peers.

DRDGOLD Limited operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for DRD.

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for DRDGOLD Limited is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses DRDGOLD Limited's competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether DRDGOLD Limited is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.