About St Barbara Limited (SBM)
St Barbara Limited is a Gold company operating in the Basic Materials sector.
SBM trades on the Australian Securities Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- A$0.83
- Market Cap
- A$1.01B
- 52-Week High
- A$0.93
- 52-Week Low
- A$0.41
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Gold
A$1,000 Invested in St Barbara Limited (SBM)
How much would A$1,000 invested in SBM be worth today?
What would A$1,000 invested in SBM 1 year ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in St Barbara Limited (SBM) in 2025 would be worth A$1,699 as of November 2026, representing a +69.9% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in SBM 3 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in St Barbara Limited (SBM) in 2023 would be worth A$5,001 as of November 2026, representing a +400.1% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in SBM 5 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in St Barbara Limited (SBM) in 2021 would be worth A$1,372 as of November 2026, representing a +37.2% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in SBM 10 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in St Barbara Limited (SBM) in 2016 would be worth A$1,078 as of November 2026, representing a +7.8% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in SBM at IPO be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in St Barbara Limited (SBM) at IPO would be worth A$1,159 as of November 2026, representing a +15.9% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 38+ years (465 months), St Barbara Limited (SBM) has averaged a monthly return of +2.54% with a median return of -0.52%. The stock had 207 positive months (45%) and 234 negative months (50%). The best month in SBM's history was October 1991 with a +335.7% return, while the worst was January 1999 at -62.4%. Historically, September tends to be the strongest month (averaging +11.7%), and June the weakest (-7.1%).
SBM's longest winning streak was 8 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 8 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1991 with a cumulative return of +478.8%, and the worst was 1997 at -117.2%.
Annual Returns
Over 38 years of trading history, St Barbara Limited (SBM) has delivered an average annual return of +77.59% with a median return of -11.09%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +1.36%. The stock posted gains in 16 years (42%) and losses in 22 years (58%).
SBM's best year was 2015 with a +1257.15% gain, while the worst was 2013 at -82.01%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 4, and the longest losing streak was 6 years. SBM achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 14 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 19 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +50.86% | A$0.55 | A$0.82 |
| 2025 | +157.78% | A$0.21 | A$0.55 |
| 2024 | +7.14% | A$0.20 | A$0.21 |
| 2023 | -37.75% | A$0.32 | A$0.20 |
| 2022 | -47.10% | A$0.60 | A$0.32 |
| 2021 | -33.01% | A$0.90 | A$0.60 |
| 2020 | -7.29% | A$0.97 | A$0.90 |
| 2019 | -37.09% | A$1.54 | A$0.97 |
| 2018 | +31.85% | A$1.17 | A$1.54 |
| 2017 | +96.63% | A$0.59 | A$1.17 |
| 2016 | +43.16% | A$0.41 | A$0.59 |
| 2015 | +1257.15% | A$0.03 | A$0.41 |
| 2014 | -59.62% | A$0.08 | A$0.03 |
| 2013 | -82.01% | A$0.42 | A$0.08 |
| 2012 | -25.52% | A$0.56 | A$0.42 |
| 2011 | -4.90% | A$0.59 | A$0.56 |
| 2010 | +15.25% | A$0.51 | A$0.59 |
| 2009 | -0.24% | A$0.52 | A$0.51 |
| 2008 | -56.88% | A$1.20 | A$0.52 |
| 2007 | +28.93% | A$0.93 | A$1.20 |
| 2006 | +55.13% | A$0.60 | A$0.93 |
| 2005 | +406.49% | A$0.12 | A$0.60 |
| 2004 | +6.94% | A$0.11 | A$0.12 |
| 2003 | -37.39% | A$0.18 | A$0.11 |
| 2002 | -45.24% | A$0.32 | A$0.18 |
| 2001 | +35.48% | A$0.24 | A$0.32 |
| 2000 | +40.91% | A$0.17 | A$0.24 |
| 1999 | -39.13% | A$0.28 | A$0.17 |
| 1998 | -56.47% | A$0.64 | A$0.28 |
| 1997 | -75.71% | A$2.62 | A$0.64 |
| 1996 | -15.66% | A$3.11 | A$2.62 |
| 1995 | -48.13% | A$6.00 | A$3.11 |
| 1994 | -14.89% | A$7.05 | A$6.00 |
| 1993 | +452.94% | A$1.27 | A$7.05 |
| 1992 | -29.17% | A$1.80 | A$1.27 |
| 1991 | +1100.00% | A$0.15 | A$1.80 |
| 1990 | -27.27% | A$0.21 | A$0.15 |
| 1989 | -57.69% | A$0.49 | A$0.21 |
Frequently Asked Questions: SBM
What sector is SBM in? ▼
SBM operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically in the Gold industry.
How has SBM performed historically? ▼
Over 38 years of trading history, SBM has posted gains in 16 years (42% of the time). The best year was 2015 with a +1257.2% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in SBM? ▼
You can invest in SBM 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 SBM.
Last updated: 11/1/2026