Newcrest Mining Limited (NCM.AX) Stock Analysis & Winston Score
Newcrest Mining is one of the largest gold mining companies in the world. It digs gold and copper out of the ground at large mines and sells those metals to refiners, banks, and industrial buyers. The company is headquartered in Australia and operates some of the biggest gold mines in the Asia-Pacific region, including the Lihir mine in Papua New Guinea and Cadia in New South Wales. Newcrest makes money by selling gold and copper at market prices, so its revenue rises and falls with commodity prices. It operates primarily in Australia, Papua New Guinea, and Canada, and its large, long-life mines give it a cost advantage over smaller producers. The company was acquired by Newmont Corporation in late 2023, making it part of the world's largest gold mining group, which changes its standalone competitive position but also gives it access to greater resources and operational scale.
Winston Score: 56/100 — Good
A decent business — some strong pillars, some weaker.
- Quality: Good (19/30)
- Growth: Mixed (5/20)
- Cash Flow: Strong (8/10)
- Stability: Exceptional (10/10)
- Valuation: Mixed (4/10)
- Ownership: Good (8/15)
Key Facts
Price: 23.35 AUD
Market Cap: 20.9B AUD
Sector: Basic Materials
Industry: Gold
Exchange: Australian Securities Exchange


