DRDGOLD Past Earnings Performance

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DRDGOLD has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 19.3%, while the Metals and Mining industry saw earnings growing at 22.6% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 10.9% per year. DRDGOLD's return on equity is 19.3%, and it has net margins of 21.3%.

Key information

19.3%

Earnings growth rate

17.2%

EPS growth rate

Metals and Mining Industry Growth26.4%
Revenue growth rate10.9%
Return on equity19.3%
Net Margin21.3%
Last Earnings Update30 Jun 2024

Recent past performance updates

DRDGOLD's (NYSE:DRD) Profits Appear To Have Quality Issues

Nov 07
DRDGOLD's (NYSE:DRD) Profits Appear To Have Quality Issues

DRDGOLD's (NYSE:DRD) Solid Profits Have Weak Fundamentals

Feb 21
DRDGOLD's (NYSE:DRD) Solid Profits Have Weak Fundamentals

Recent updates

DRDGOLD's (NYSE:DRD) Profits Appear To Have Quality Issues

Nov 07
DRDGOLD's (NYSE:DRD) Profits Appear To Have Quality Issues

DRDGOLD: Why I'm Sticking With My Bullish Outlook

Sep 21

DRDGOLD Limited's (NYSE:DRD) Share Price Is Matching Sentiment Around Its Earnings

Sep 18
DRDGOLD Limited's (NYSE:DRD) Share Price Is Matching Sentiment Around Its Earnings

DRDGold Has Steam, But Better From A Dip

Jul 12

DRDGOLD (NYSE:DRD) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital

Jun 21
DRDGOLD (NYSE:DRD) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital

DRDGOLD's (NYSE:DRD) Solid Profits Have Weak Fundamentals

Feb 21
DRDGOLD's (NYSE:DRD) Solid Profits Have Weak Fundamentals

Many Still Looking Away From DRDGOLD Limited (NYSE:DRD)

Feb 09
Many Still Looking Away From DRDGOLD Limited (NYSE:DRD)

DRDGOLD: Lower Price Target Ahead Of Expected Gold Rally (Rating Downgrade)

Jan 30

DRDGold: Strong Upside Potential Awaits Bullish Gold

Nov 16

DRDGOLD's (NYSE:DRD) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher

Nov 12
DRDGOLD's (NYSE:DRD) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher

If EPS Growth Is Important To You, DRDGOLD (NYSE:DRD) Presents An Opportunity

Aug 16
If EPS Growth Is Important To You, DRDGOLD (NYSE:DRD) Presents An Opportunity

DRDGOLD (NYSE:DRD) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger

Jul 10
DRDGOLD (NYSE:DRD) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger

DRDGOLD: Minting Gold From Waste

Jun 03

Here's Why DRDGOLD (NYSE:DRD) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

May 05
Here's Why DRDGOLD (NYSE:DRD) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

DRDGOLD's (NYSE:DRD) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher

Mar 29
DRDGOLD's (NYSE:DRD) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher

DRDGold: Bullish On Easing Cost Pressures Into Gold Momentum

Jan 11

We Take A Look At Whether DRDGOLD Limited's (NYSE:DRD) CEO May Be Underpaid

Nov 22
We Take A Look At Whether DRDGOLD Limited's (NYSE:DRD) CEO May Be Underpaid

DRDGold: Stable Q3 2022 Production And Financial Results And I'm Bullish

Nov 08

DRDGOLD goes ex dividend tomorrow

Sep 21

DRDGOLD (NYSE:DRD) Has Announced That Its Dividend Will Be Reduced To ZAR0.1801

Sep 01
DRDGOLD (NYSE:DRD) Has Announced That Its Dividend Will Be Reduced To ZAR0.1801

DRDGOLD FY 2022 Earnings Preview

Aug 23

There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For DRDGOLD's (NYSE:DRD) Returns On Capital

May 13
There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For DRDGOLD's (NYSE:DRD) Returns On Capital

DRDGold Limited: The Selloff Seems Overdone

May 11

DRDGOLD (NYSE:DRD) Is Paying Out Less In Dividends Than Last Year

Feb 20
DRDGOLD (NYSE:DRD) Is Paying Out Less In Dividends Than Last Year

DRDGold: Bullish Into The Breakout Higher In Gold Prices

Feb 17

Shareholders Would Enjoy A Repeat Of DRDGOLD's (NYSE:DRD) Recent Growth In Returns

Jan 27
Shareholders Would Enjoy A Repeat Of DRDGOLD's (NYSE:DRD) Recent Growth In Returns

DRDGOLD: Our Recommendation After Third Quarter Results

Oct 27

DRDGOLD (NYSE:DRD) Is Very Good At Capital Allocation

Oct 07
DRDGOLD (NYSE:DRD) Is Very Good At Capital Allocation

DRDGold Is A Gold Blend Of High Dividend Yield And ESG

Jul 15

DRDGOLD (NYSE:DRD) Is Very Good At Capital Allocation

Jun 24
DRDGOLD (NYSE:DRD) Is Very Good At Capital Allocation

If You Like EPS Growth Then Check Out DRDGOLD (NYSE:DRD) Before It's Too Late

Jun 06
If You Like EPS Growth Then Check Out DRDGOLD (NYSE:DRD) Before It's Too Late

Potential Upside For DRDGOLD Limited (NYSE:DRD) Not Without Risk

Apr 01
Potential Upside For DRDGOLD Limited (NYSE:DRD) Not Without Risk

How Does DRDGOLD Limited (NYSE:DRD) Fare As A Dividend Stock?

Mar 17
How Does DRDGOLD Limited (NYSE:DRD) Fare As A Dividend Stock?

The Trend Of High Returns At DRDGOLD (NYSE:DRD) Has Us Very Interested

Mar 02
The Trend Of High Returns At DRDGOLD (NYSE:DRD) Has Us Very Interested

What Can We Learn About DRDGOLD's (NYSE:DRD) CEO Compensation?

Feb 17
What Can We Learn About DRDGOLD's (NYSE:DRD) CEO Compensation?

Declining Stock and Solid Fundamentals: Is The Market Wrong About DRDGOLD Limited (NYSE:DRD)?

Feb 04
Declining Stock and Solid Fundamentals: Is The Market Wrong About DRDGOLD Limited (NYSE:DRD)?

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How DRDGOLD makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NYSE:DRD Revenue, expenses and earnings (ZAR Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Jun 246,2401,3291990
31 Mar 246,0281,3321980
31 Dec 235,8161,3361960
30 Sep 235,6561,3091840
30 Jun 235,4961,2811730
31 Mar 235,3851,2221660
31 Dec 225,2741,1631600
30 Sep 225,1961,1431610
30 Jun 225,1191,1241610
31 Mar 224,9541,0551440
31 Dec 214,7909861260
30 Sep 215,0301,213950
30 Jun 215,2691,440640
31 Mar 215,1601,3461540
31 Dec 205,0511,2522450
30 Sep 204,6189432770
30 Jun 204,1856353100
31 Mar 203,9035462210
31 Dec 193,6214581320
30 Sep 193,1922681110
30 Jun 192,76279910
31 Mar 192,625-111010
31 Dec 182,488-100760
30 Sep 182,489-47700
30 Jun 182,4907810
31 Mar 182,44839550
31 Dec 172,40672460
30 Sep 172,37343530
30 Jun 172,34014590
31 Mar 172,41630810
31 Dec 162,491471030
30 Sep 162,46254950
30 Jun 162,43362870
31 Mar 162,342100930
31 Dec 152,22088650
30 Sep 152,14280540
30 Jun 152,10568690
31 Mar 151,9924540
31 Dec 141,890-30550
30 Sep 141,854-33700
30 Jun 141,809-46780
31 Mar 141,800-226460
31 Dec 131,904-140610

Quality Earnings: DRD has a high level of non-cash earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: DRD's current net profit margins (21.3%) are lower than last year (23.3%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: DRD's earnings have grown by 19.3% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: DRD's earnings growth over the past year (3.7%) is below its 5-year average (19.3% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: DRD earnings growth over the past year (3.7%) exceeded the Metals and Mining industry -29.4%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: DRD's Return on Equity (19.3%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/24 19:09
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/24 00:00
Earnings2024/06/30
Annual Earnings2024/06/30

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Analyst Sources

DRDGOLD Limited is covered by 15 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Herbert KharivheAbsa Bank Limited
Adrian HammondBNP Paribas Securities (Asia)
Avishkar NagaserBofA Global Research