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JSE:MRF

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Price: 112 Zac -0.88% Market Closed
Market Cap: 2.8B ZAR

EV/EBITDA

1.8
Current
105%
More Expensive
vs 3-y average of 0.9

Enterprise Value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) ratio compares a company`s total enterprise value to its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company`s earnings, including both equity and debt.

EV/EBITDA
1.8
=
Enterprise Value
Zac1.2B
/
EBITDA
698.2m

Enterprise Value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) ratio compares a company`s total enterprise value to its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company`s earnings, including both equity and debt.

EV/EBITDA
1.8
=
Enterprise Value
Zac1.2B
/
EBITDA
698.2m

Valuation Scenarios

Merafe Resources Ltd is trading above its 3-year average

If EV/EBITDA returns to its 3-Year Average (0.9), the stock would be worth Zac54.54 (51% downside from current price).

Statistics
Positive Scenarios
2/4
Maximum Downside
-51%
Maximum Upside
+624%
Average Upside
286%
Scenario EV/EBITDA Value Implied Price Upside/Downside
Current Multiple 1.8 Zac112
0%
3-Year Average 0.9 Zac54.54
-51%
5-Year Average 0.9 Zac54.54
-51%
Industry Average 13 Zac810.63
+624%
Country Average 13 Zac810.63
+624%

Forward EV/EBITDA
Today’s price vs future ebitda

Today's Enterprise Value EBITDA Forward EV/EBITDA
Zac1.2B
/
Jan 2026
698.2m
=
1.8
Current
Zac1.2B
/
Dec 2026
766.6m
=
1.6
Forward
Zac1.2B
/
Dec 2027
1.7B
=
0.7
Forward
Zac1.2B
/
Dec 2028
2B
=
0.6
Forward

Forward EV/EBITDA shows whether today’s EV/EBITDA still looks high or low once future ebitda are taken into account.

Peer Comparison

All Multiples
EV/EBITDA
P/E
All Countries
Close
Market Cap EV/EBITDA P/E
ZA
Merafe Resources Ltd
JSE:MRF
2.8B ZAR 1.8 19.6
ZA
Kumba Iron Ore Ltd
JSE:KIO
103.8B ZAR 3.5 7.1
BR
Vale SA
BOVESPA:VALE3
383.1B BRL 5.3 27.5
LU
ArcelorMittal SA
AEX:MT
40.7B EUR 9.5 14.8
AU
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd
ASX:FMG
65.4B AUD 8.1 11.8
AU
Fortescue Ltd
XMUN:FVJ
39.5B EUR 8.2 12.2
US
Nucor Corp
NYSE:NUE
44.8B USD 12.2 26.5
IN
JSW Steel Ltd
NSE:JSWSTEEL
3T INR 13.8 40.7
US
Steel Dynamics Inc
NASDAQ:STLD
29.3B USD 16.8 25.8
IN
Tata Steel Ltd
NSE:TATASTEEL
2.6T INR 10.7 28.8
US
Allegheny Technologies Inc
NYSE:ATI
22.4B USD 27.2 54.9
EV/EBITDA Multiple
EBITDA Growth EV/EBITDA to Growth
ZA
M
Merafe Resources Ltd
JSE:MRF
Average EV/EBITDA: 10.6
1.8
41%
0
ZA
K
Kumba Iron Ore Ltd
JSE:KIO
3.5
5%
0.7
BR
Vale SA
BOVESPA:VALE3
5.3
6%
0.9
LU
ArcelorMittal SA
AEX:MT
9.5
24%
0.4
AU
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd
ASX:FMG
8.1
13%
0.6
AU
F
Fortescue Ltd
XMUN:FVJ
8.2
13%
0.6
US
Nucor Corp
NYSE:NUE
12.2
14%
0.9
IN
JSW Steel Ltd
NSE:JSWSTEEL
13.8
23%
0.6
US
Steel Dynamics Inc
NASDAQ:STLD
16.8
22%
0.8
IN
Tata Steel Ltd
NSE:TATASTEEL
10.7
29%
0.4
US
Allegheny Technologies Inc
NYSE:ATI
27.2
14%
1.9

Market Distribution

Lower than 75% of companies in South Africa
Percentile
25th
Based on 21 companies
25th percentile
1.8
Low
1.7 — 10.7
Typical Range
10.7 — 13
High
13 —
Distribution Statistics
South Africa
Min 1.7
30th Percentile 10.7
Median 13
70th Percentile 13
Max 1 092.3

Merafe Resources Ltd
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Market Cap
2.8B Zac
Industry
Metals & Mining

Merafe Resources Ltd., based in South Africa, is a pivotal player in the world of ferrochrome production. The company operates through a joint venture with Glencore, a global mining and commodity trading giant. Known as the Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture, this partnership harnesses Merafe's local expertise alongside Glencore's international strength. The venture owns a suite of chrome mines and smelters that are strategically located in the mineral-rich Bushveld Complex, which is home to the largest reserves of chrome ore in the world. Merafe's role in the venture focuses on optimizing production efficiencies and maintaining high environmental and operational standards, contributing to a significant portion of the world's ferrochrome, a key ingredient in stainless steel manufacturing. Merafe generates its revenue by selling its share of the ferrochrome production to global markets, with demand driven predominantly by the stainless steel industry. Their operations benefit from economies of scale, and the joint venture business model helps to mitigate risks associated with fluctuating commodity prices and market demand. The income generated from selling ferrochrome is then used to reinvest in the business, ensuring they remain competitive through innovation and sustainability initiatives. This approach not only bolsters their financial performance but also strengthens their position within the global ferrochrome industry.

MRF Intrinsic Value
286.75 Zac
Undervaluation 61%
Intrinsic Value
Price Zac112
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