Gold Fields: No Longer An Attractive Risk-Reward

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Jul. 06, 2025 1:18 AM ETGold Fields Limited (GFI) Stock, GFIOF StockGFI, GFIOFIWA Research147 FollowersSummaryGold Fields is financially healthy, with a balanced global portfolio and strong free cash flow despite recent production setbacks and higher costs.Aggressive acquisitions like Gold Road and Osisko Mining boost production and cash flow, but don't expand total global gold supply, supporting gold's scarcity value.Valuation is fair at current prices, but upside is limited versus peers unless gold prices rise significantly; other miners may offer more leverage to gold.I rate Gold Fields a Hold—it's a solid company, but better-positioned gold miners exist for investors seeking greater upside from current market catalysts.dashu83Introduction & FinancialsGold Fields (NYSE:GFI) (OTCPK:GFIOF) is one of the largest gold miners on the planet, with a production of ~2.2 million ounces and operations in Australia, Ghana, South Africa, Peru and Chile, as well as a project in development in Canada. So, anThis article was written byIWA Research147 FollowersAs of 2025, I've got over 10 years of researching companies. In total, throughout my investing life, I estimate that I researched (in depth) well over 1000 companies, from commodities like oil, natural gas, gold and copper to tech like Google or Nokia and many emerging market stocks, which I believe could help me provide useful content for readers. After writing my own blog for about 3 years, I decided to switch to a value investing-focused YouTube channel, where I researched hundreds of different companies so far. I would say my favorite type of company to cover are metals and mining stocks, but I am comfortable with several other industries, such as consumer discretionary/staples, REITs and utilities.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of BTG either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.CommentsRecommended For You