Sandfire Resources Limited

SFR · Basic Materials

About Sandfire Resources Limited (SFR)

Sandfire Resources Limited is a Copper company operating in the Basic Materials sector.

SFR trades on the Australian Securities Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Copper

Key Statistics

Current Price
A$20.14
Market Cap
A$9.42B
52-Week High
A$25.00
52-Week Low
A$14.41
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Copper

A$1,000 Invested in Sandfire Resources Limited (SFR)

1 Year
A$1,260
+26%
3 Years
A$3,427
+243%
5 Years
A$3,739
+274%
10 Years
A$5,210
+421%
Since IPO
A$98,349
+9735%

How much would A$1,000 invested in SFR be worth today?

What would A$1,000 invested in SFR 1 year ago be worth today?

A A$1,000 investment in Sandfire Resources Limited (SFR) in 2025 would be worth A$1,260 as of November 2026, representing a +25.9% total return.

What would A$1,000 invested in SFR 3 years ago be worth today?

A A$1,000 investment in Sandfire Resources Limited (SFR) in 2023 would be worth A$3,427 as of November 2026, representing a +242.7% total return.

What would A$1,000 invested in SFR 5 years ago be worth today?

A A$1,000 investment in Sandfire Resources Limited (SFR) in 2021 would be worth A$3,739 as of November 2026, representing a +273.9% total return.

What would A$1,000 invested in SFR 10 years ago be worth today?

A A$1,000 investment in Sandfire Resources Limited (SFR) in 2016 would be worth A$5,210 as of November 2026, representing a +420.9% total return.

What would A$1,000 invested in SFR at IPO be worth today?

A A$1,000 investment in Sandfire Resources Limited (SFR) at IPO would be worth A$98,349 as of November 2026, representing a +9734.9% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+4.11%
Positive Months
136
50% of 271
Negative Months
132
49% of 271
Data Period
22+ years
271 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: May 2009 (+178.8%)
Best month on avg: April (+15.4%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Nov 2008 (-42.9%)
Worst month on avg: January (-3.6%)

Over the past 22+ years (271 months), Sandfire Resources Limited (SFR) has averaged a monthly return of +4.11% with a median return of +0.15%. The stock had 136 positive months (50%) and 132 negative months (49%). The best month in SFR's history was May 2009 with a +178.8% return, while the worst was November 2008 at -42.9%. Historically, April tends to be the strongest month (averaging +15.4%), and January the weakest (-3.6%).

SFR's longest winning streak was 7 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2009 with a cumulative return of +616.6%, and the worst was 2008 at -79.5%.

Annual Returns

Over 22 years of trading history, Sandfire Resources Limited (SFR) has delivered an average annual return of +221.18% with a median return of +8.17%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +26.72%. The stock posted gains in 13 years (59%) and losses in 9 years (41%).

SFR's best year was 2009 with a +4205.32% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -74.65%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 4, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. SFR achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 11 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 7 years.

Avg Return
+221.18%
Best Year
2009 (+4205.32%)
Worst Year
2008 (-74.65%)
Positive Years
13/22
Year Return Start End
2026 +14.13% A$17.65 A$20.14
2025 +93.10% A$9.14 A$17.65
2024 +26.43% A$7.23 A$9.14
2023 +34.93% A$5.36 A$7.23
2022 -16.00% A$6.38 A$5.36
2021 +38.60% A$4.60 A$6.38
2020 -6.74% A$4.93 A$4.60
2019 -7.14% A$5.31 A$4.93
2018 +0.45% A$5.29 A$5.31
2017 +26.03% A$4.20 A$5.29
2016 +2.21% A$4.11 A$4.20
2015 +26.75% A$3.24 A$4.11
2014 -28.42% A$4.53 A$3.24
2013 -25.14% A$6.05 A$4.53
2012 +31.16% A$4.61 A$6.05
2011 -18.87% A$5.68 A$4.61
2010 +121.78% A$2.56 A$5.68
2009 +4205.32% A$0.06 A$2.56
2008 -74.65% A$0.23 A$0.06
2007 -54.49% A$0.52 A$0.23
2006 +500.00% A$0.09 A$0.52
2005 -23.53% A$0.11 A$0.09

Frequently Asked Questions: SFR

What sector is SFR in? ▼

SFR operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically in the Copper industry.

How has SFR performed historically? ▼

Over 22 years of trading history, SFR has posted gains in 13 years (59% of the time). The best year was 2009 with a +4205.3% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in SFR? ▼

You can invest in SFR through any brokerage account that offers access to the Australian Securities Exchange. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold SFR.

Last updated: 11/1/2026