Sibanye-Stillwater May Be The Most Undervalued Mining Company Today

Summary

• Investors wishing to hedge against fiat currency instability may look toward underfollowed precious metals such as platinum.
• Platinum remains near its 2016 levels due to weakness in global vehicle production, but threats to Russia's exports or renewed investor demand may finally end the glut.
• Sibanye-Stillwater offers investors indirect exposure to platinum, a stellar 8% yield, and a decent growth outlook.
• While Sibanye may be the best mining company today, its labor issues are a notable risk factor in light of global socio-economic changes.

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While most global commodities are in a severe shortage, a few, such as platinum, are still in a glut. Today, as many commodities are soaring, the international price of platinum remains the same as in 2016. Weakness in platinum

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