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Merafe Resources Limited

JSE:MRF Stock Report

Market Cap: R3.4b

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Merafe Resources Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 3/6

Merafe Resources's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -25.9%, while the Metals and Mining industry saw earnings declining at 19.3% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 3.3% per year. Merafe Resources's return on equity is 8.4%, and it has net margins of 6.2%.

Key information

-25.85%

Earnings growth rate

-25.80%

EPS growth rate

Metals and Mining Industry Growth36.20%
Revenue growth rate-3.27%
Return on equity8.38%
Net Margin6.25%
Last Earnings Update30 Jun 2026

Recent past performance updates

Analysis Article • Mar 17

Some May Be Optimistic About Merafe Resources' (JSE:MRF) Earnings

The most recent earnings report from Merafe Resources Limited ( JSE:MRF ) was disappointing for shareholders. However...

Recent updates

Analysis Article • Aug 15

Merafe Resources (JSE:MRF) Is Reducing Its Dividend To ZAR0.04

Merafe Resources Limited's ( JSE:MRF ) dividend is being reduced from last year's payment covering the same period to...
Analysis Article • May 07

Merafe Resources Limited's (JSE:MRF) CEO Compensation Is Looking A Bit Stretched At The Moment

Key Insights Merafe Resources will host its Annual General Meeting on 13th of May Total pay for CEO Zanele Matlala...
Analysis Article • Mar 17

Some May Be Optimistic About Merafe Resources' (JSE:MRF) Earnings

The most recent earnings report from Merafe Resources Limited ( JSE:MRF ) was disappointing for shareholders. However...
Analysis Article • Mar 30

Merafe Resources Limited's (JSE:MRF) Shares Bounce 27% But Its Business Still Trails The Market

Merafe Resources Limited ( JSE:MRF ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month...
Analysis Article • Aug 17

We Think That There Are Issues Underlying Merafe Resources' (JSE:MRF) Earnings

Unsurprisingly, Merafe Resources Limited's ( JSE:MRF ) stock price was strong on the back of its healthy earnings...
Analysis Article • May 11

Should Shareholders Reconsider Merafe Resources Limited's (JSE:MRF) CEO Compensation Package?

The results at Merafe Resources Limited ( JSE:MRF ) have been quite disappointing recently and CEO Zanele Matlala bears...
Analysis Article • Mar 03

What Type Of Returns Would Merafe Resources'(JSE:MRF) Shareholders Have Earned If They Purchased Their SharesThree Years Ago?

Merafe Resources Limited ( JSE:MRF ) shareholders will doubtless be very grateful to see the share price up 52% in the...
Analysis Article • Feb 05

What Type Of Shareholders Make Up Merafe Resources Limited's (JSE:MRF) Share Registry?

A look at the shareholders of Merafe Resources Limited ( JSE:MRF ) can tell us which group is most powerful. Generally...
Analysis Article • Dec 27

Should You Buy Merafe Resources Limited (JSE:MRF) For Its Dividend?

Today we'll take a closer look at Merafe Resources Limited ( JSE:MRF ) from a dividend investor's perspective. Owning a...
Analysis Article • Nov 30

Read This Before Selling Merafe Resources Limited (JSE:MRF) Shares

We often see insiders buying up shares in companies that perform well over the long term. Unfortunately, there are...

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

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


Earnings and Revenue History

JSE:MRF Revenue, expenses and earnings (ZAR Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Jun 266,749421-10
31 Mar 266,292282-10
31 Dec 255,835143-10
30 Sep 256,02716270
30 Jun 256,219181150
31 Mar 257,331424150
31 Dec 248,443667150
30 Sep 248,8341,046130
30 Jun 249,2241,424110
31 Mar 249,2341,588110
31 Dec 239,2441,753110
30 Sep 238,8281,643120
30 Jun 238,4121,534130
31 Mar 238,1761,472130
31 Dec 227,9391,410130
30 Sep 228,2741,716110
30 Jun 228,6082,02290
31 Mar 228,3361,84890
31 Dec 218,0631,67490
30 Sep 217,1251,10440
30 Jun 216,188534-10
31 Mar 215,484-234-10
31 Dec 204,780-1,003-10
30 Sep 204,854-1,74600
30 Jun 204,928-2,48820
31 Mar 205,154-1,92520
31 Dec 195,379-1,36220
30 Sep 195,527-46910
30 Jun 195,67542400
31 Mar 195,64155310
31 Dec 185,60668320
30 Sep 185,81876800
30 Jun 186,030853-10
31 Mar 185,959883-10
31 Dec 175,88991400
30 Sep 175,87993810
30 Jun 175,86996230
31 Mar 175,78574710
31 Dec 165,70253200
30 Sep 165,16040400
30 Jun 164,61827700
31 Mar 164,52331000
31 Dec 154,42834300
30 Sep 154,13522900

Quality Earnings: MRF has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: MRF's current net profit margins (6.2%) are higher than last year (2.9%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: MRF's earnings have declined by 25.9% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: MRF's earnings growth over the past year (133.4%) exceeds its 5-year average (-25.9% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: MRF earnings growth over the past year (133.4%) did not outperform the Metals and Mining industry 139%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: MRF's Return on Equity (8.4%) 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 Analysis2026/09/12 09:39
End of Day Share Price 2026/09/11 00:00
Earnings2026/06/30
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Analyst Sources

Merafe Resources Limited is covered by 5 analysts. 1 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Andrew SnowdowneBofA Global Research
J. ClarkDeutsche Bank
Anshul GadiaHSBC

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