South32 Past Earnings Performance
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South32 has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 4.2%, while the Metals and Mining industry saw earnings growing at 20.7% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 3.4% per year.
Key information
4.2%
Earnings growth rate
4.2%
EPS growth rate
| Metals and Mining Industry Growth | 22.3% |
| Revenue growth rate | 3.4% |
| Return on equity | -7.1% |
| Net Margin | -11.4% |
| Next Earnings Update | 19 Jan 2025 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Little Excitement Around South32 Limited's (ASX:S32) Revenues
Nov 13
Shareholders Will Probably Not Have Any Issues With South32 Limited's (ASX:S32) CEO Compensation
Oct 17Analysts Have Just Cut Their South32 Limited (ASX:S32) Revenue Estimates By 19%
Sep 06We Think South32 (ASX:S32) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
May 21A Look At The Fair Value Of South32 Limited (ASX:S32)
Apr 10Benign Growth For South32 Limited (ASX:S32) Underpins Its Share Price
Mar 14Is There An Opportunity With South32 Limited's (ASX:S32) 46% Undervaluation?
Dec 20Here's Why South32 (ASX:S32) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Nov 25Is South32 (ASX:S32) Using Too Much Debt?
Aug 25South32 Limited's (ASX:S32) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 89% Above Its Share Price
May 10Is South32 (ASX:S32) A Risky Investment?
Apr 24Does South32 (ASX:S32) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?
Feb 15Estimating The Fair Value Of South32 Limited (ASX:S32)
Jan 24South32 (ASX:S32) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet
Nov 06South32 Limited's (ASX:S32) CEO Will Probably Have Their Compensation Approved By Shareholders
Oct 20Is There An Opportunity With South32 Limited's (ASX:S32) 46% Undervaluation?
Oct 04Here's Why South32 (ASX:S32) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
Sep 16Are Investors Undervaluing South32 Limited (ASX:S32) By 34%?
Jun 28Is South32 (ASX:S32) Using Too Much Debt?
Jun 07Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How South32 makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 24 | 5,587 | -638 | 1,610 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 6,982 | -805 | 2,060 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 7,260 | -489 | 2,061 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 5,752 | -618 | 1,554 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 8,310 | 1,075 | 2,003 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 9,082 | 2,322 | 1,945 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 9,229 | 2,496 | 1,945 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 9,375 | 2,669 | 1,945 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 8,228 | 1,842 | 1,824 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 7,081 | 1,014 | 1,702 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 6,330 | 578 | 1,708 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 5,578 | 142 | 1,713 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 4,326 | 219 | 1,597 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 4,730 | 189 | 1,601 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 5,133 | 158 | 1,605 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 6,587 | -106 | 2,281 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 6,928 | -147 | 2,399 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 7,224 | 121 | 2,399 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 7,519 | 389 | 2,398 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 7,788 | 907 | 2,319 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 8,057 | 1,424 | 2,239 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 7,901 | 1,378 | 2,242 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 7,744 | 1,332 | 2,244 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 7,600 | 1,243 | 2,120 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 7,456 | 1,154 | 1,995 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 7,326 | 1,193 | 1,985 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 7,195 | 1,231 | 1,975 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 6,765 | 993 | 1,975 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 6,334 | 754 | 1,975 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 6,227 | -430 | 1,975 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 6,119 | -1,615 | 1,974 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 6,288 | -2,100 | 1,603 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 6,457 | -2,585 | 1,232 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 5,265 | -1,755 | 1,230 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 4,072 | -926 | 1,228 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 14 | -3,825 | -407 | -1,381 | 16 |
| 30 Sep 14 | -1,486 | -203 | -477 | 16 |
| 30 Jun 14 | 853 | 0 | 427 | 16 |
Quality Earnings: S32 is currently unprofitable.
Growing Profit Margin: S32 is currently unprofitable.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: S32 is unprofitable, but has reduced losses over the past 5 years at a rate of 4.2% per year.
Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare S32's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable
Earnings vs Industry: S32 is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Metals and Mining industry (3.9%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: S32 has a negative Return on Equity (-7.13%), as it is currently unprofitable.