Overview
Zimplats Holdings offers Australian investors exposure to platinum group metals and a broader mix of associated commodities through mining operations in Zimbabwe. The company reported revenue of 1.3B and revenue growth of 37.90%, alongside a 21.30% profit margin. Its A$1.6B market capitalisation and price-to-earnings ratio of about 3.96 provide valuation context, but the business remains closely tied to metal markets and operating conditions. At A$15.00, the share price sits within its A$12.36–A$25.60 52-week range and below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages.
Zimplats Holdings produces and sells platinum group metals, including platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium and ruthenium, as well as nickel, gold, copper, cobalt and silver. Its mining operations are in Zimbabwe, making it a specialist resources company with a concentrated geographic and commodity exposure. Zimplats is a subsidiary of Impala Platinum BV and is classified in the Basic Materials sector and Other Precious Metals & Mining industry.
Key facts
- Ticker
- ZIM
- Exchange
- AU
- ISIN
- GB0061284906
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Other Precious Metals & Mining
- Country
- Australia
- Currency
- AUD
- Price
- A$15.00
- Previous close
- A$14.13
- Day change
- +A$0.87 (+6.16%)
- Market cap
- 1.6B
- 52W low
- A$12.36
- 52W high
- A$25.60
Price and trend
Last price: A$15.00
- Price
- A$15.00
- 52W range
- A$12.36 – A$25.60
- 50-day SMA
- A$15.63
- 200-day SMA
- A$17.31
- Price vs 50D SMA
- -4.03%
- Price vs 200D SMA
- -13.35%
Valuation
- P/E
- 3.96
- PEG
- 0.00
- EPS
- 3.79
- Beta
- 0.70
Zimplats trades on a reported price-to-earnings ratio of about 3.96, a low multiple that may reflect the cyclical and geographically concentrated nature of its mining business as well as market expectations for future earnings. The share price is A$15.00, compared with a supplied target price of A$15.92, or 6.13% from the last price. That target is secondary context; commodity exposure and the durability of current profitability are central to assessing the valuation.
Profitability and growth
- Revenue growth
- 37.90%
- Revenue TTM
- 1.3B
- Profit margin
- 21.30%
Analyst view
Comparison uses the last price shown; targets are analyst estimates.
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- Price
- A$15.00
- Target price
- A$15.92
- Target vs last price
- 6.13% from last price
The supplied figures point to robust recent business momentum: revenue growth is 37.90%, while the profit margin is 21.30%. That combination supports the company’s earnings profile, but growth and margins in mining remain sensitive to commodity prices and operating conditions. The share price’s position below both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages adds a cautious technical backdrop; these measures describe recent price context rather than the underlying value of the business.
Risks
Zimplats’ results are exposed to swings in platinum group and associated metal prices, as well as the costs and practical challenges of mining operations in Zimbabwe. The company’s concentrated geographic footprint also means local operating and policy conditions can have a material influence on performance. Recent revenue growth and profitability may not persist if commodity markets or operating conditions weaken.
FAQ
What does Zimplats Holdings do?
Zimplats produces and sells platinum group metals, including platinum, palladium and rhodium, alongside associated metals such as nickel, gold, copper, cobalt and silver. Its operations are in Zimbabwe.
How has Zimplats’ recent growth compared with profitability?
The supplied figures show revenue growth of 37.90% and a profit margin of 21.30%. These indicate strong recent growth alongside meaningful profitability, although mining earnings can shift with metal prices and operating conditions.
How does ZIM’s share price compare with its recent range?
At A$15.00, the share price is within its 52-week range of A$12.36 to A$25.60. It is below both the 50-day moving average of A$15.63 and the 200-day moving average of A$17.31.
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