About South32 Limited (S32)
South32 Limited is a Other Industrial Metals & Mining company operating in the Basic Materials sector.
S32 trades on the Australian Securities Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- A$4.34
- Market Cap
- A$19.44B
- 52-Week High
- A$5.33
- 52-Week Low
- A$2.96
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Other Industrial Metals & Mining
A$1,000 Invested in South32 Limited (S32)
How much would A$1,000 invested in S32 be worth today?
What would A$1,000 invested in S32 1 year ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in South32 Limited (S32) in 2025 would be worth A$1,407 as of November 2026, representing a +40.7% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in S32 3 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in South32 Limited (S32) in 2023 would be worth A$1,408 as of November 2026, representing a +40.8% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in S32 5 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in South32 Limited (S32) in 2021 would be worth A$1,471 as of November 2026, representing a +47.1% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in S32 10 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in South32 Limited (S32) in 2016 would be worth A$2,458 as of November 2026, representing a +145.8% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in S32 at IPO be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in South32 Limited (S32) at IPO would be worth A$2,902 as of November 2026, representing a +190.2% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 11+ years (137 months), South32 Limited (S32) has averaged a monthly return of +1.29% with a median return of +0.60%. The stock had 70 positive months (51%) and 64 negative months (47%). The best month in S32's history was January 2026 with a +29.8% return, while the worst was June 2022 at -21.2%. Historically, September tends to be the strongest month (averaging +6.5%), and June the weakest (-6.3%).
S32'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 2016 with a cumulative return of +106.6%, and the worst was 2019 at -14.6%.
Annual Returns
Over 11 years of trading history, South32 Limited (S32) has delivered an average annual return of +24.48% with a median return of +7.95%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +17.59%. The stock posted gains in 8 years (73%) and losses in 3 years (27%).
S32's best year was 2016 with a +159.80% gain, while the worst was 2019 at -16.13%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 3, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. S32 achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 4 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 2 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +25.30% | A$3.46 | A$4.34 |
| 2025 | +7.95% | A$3.21 | A$3.46 |
| 2024 | +3.80% | A$3.09 | A$3.21 |
| 2023 | -14.07% | A$3.60 | A$3.09 |
| 2022 | +8.54% | A$3.31 | A$3.60 |
| 2021 | +67.13% | A$1.98 | A$3.31 |
| 2020 | -6.57% | A$2.12 | A$1.98 |
| 2019 | -16.13% | A$2.53 | A$2.12 |
| 2018 | +1.16% | A$2.50 | A$2.53 |
| 2017 | +32.38% | A$1.89 | A$2.50 |
| 2016 | +159.80% | A$0.73 | A$1.89 |
Frequently Asked Questions: S32
What sector is S32 in? ▼
S32 operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically in the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry.
How has S32 performed historically? ▼
Over 11 years of trading history, S32 has posted gains in 8 years (73% of the time). The best year was 2016 with a +159.8% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in S32? ▼
You can invest in S32 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 S32.
Last updated: 11/1/2026