How to buy Pan African Resources shares

Learn how to easily invest in Pan African Resources shares.

Pan African Resources PLC (PAF) is a publicly traded gold business based in the UK. In the week up to 20 September Pan African Resources shares surged 15.86% to a closing position of 16.22p. Over the last 12 months, Pan African Resources's share price has risen by 2.85% from 16.82p. Pan African Resources is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and employs 2,469 staff. All prices are listed in pence sterling.

How to buy shares in Pan African Resources

  1. Choose a platform. If you're a beginner, our share-dealing table below can help you choose.
  2. Open your account. You'll need your ID, bank details and national insurance number.
  3. Confirm your payment details. You'll need to fund your account with a bank transfer, debit card or credit card.
  4. Search the platform for stock code: PAF in this case.
  5. Research Pan African Resources shares. The platform should provide the latest information available.
  6. Buy your Pan African Resources shares. It's that simple.
The whole process can take as little as 15 minutes. You'll need a smartphone or computer, an internet connection, your passport or driving licence and a means of payment.
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Fees for buying 1,000x Pan African Resources shares with popular platforms

Share prices fluctuate in real time, so the costs presented here should be considered as a guide only. They do not incorporate stamp duty. Always refer to the platform itself for availability and pricing – which may differ from our information.

Platform Customer feedback Monthly fee Min. initial deposit Trading fee estimate
eToro Free Stocks logo ★★★★★ £0 $50 £0.00
£173.00 total
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Freetrade logo ★★★★★ £0 - £9.99 No minimum £0.00
£173.00 total
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IG Share Dealing logo ★★★★★ £0 £250 £8.00
£181.00 total
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XTB logo Not yet rated £0 No minimum £0.00
£173.00 total
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InvestEngine logo ★★★★★ 0% - 0.25% £100 £0.00
£173.00 total
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CMC Invest share dealing account logo ★★★★★ £0 - £10 No minimum £0.00
£173.00 total
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Hargreaves Lansdown Fund and Share Account logo ★★★★★ £0 £1 £11.95
£184.95 total
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All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.

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Is it a good time to buy Pan African Resources stock?

Only you can make the decision on the time to leap. The gauge below shows real-time ratings that are based on 26 popular indicators such as moving averages, for specific time periods. It's not a recommendation but is simply technical analysis that can form part of your research.

Finder might not agree with the analysis and we take no responsibility. We also give no representations or warranty on the accuracy or completeness of the information provided on this page.

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Invest in Pan African Resources shares with IG

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  • More than 13,000 shares to invest in
  • Open your account in minutes

All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.

Is Pan African Resources under- or over-valued?

Valuing a stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge value. Check out the Pan African Resources P/E ratio, PEG ratio and EBITDA

Pan African Resources's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over a 12-month period gives a "trailing price/earnings ratio" of roughly 5x. In other words, Pan African Resources shares trade at around 5x recent earnings.

That's relatively low compared to, say, the trailing 12-month P/E ratio for the FTSE 250 at the end of September 2019 (19.71). The low P/E ratio could mean that investors are pessimistic about the outlook for the shares or simply that they're under-valued.

However, Pan African Resources's P/E ratio is best considered in relation to those of others within the gold industry or those of similar companies.

  • Thor Explorations (THX.LSE): 6.17

Pan African Resources's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) is £118.5 million.

The EBITDA is a measure of a Pan African Resources's overall financial performance and is widely used to measure a its profitability.

To put that into context you can compare it against similar companies.

  • Caledonia Mining Corporation (CMCL.LSE): £34.2 million
  • Thor Explorations (THX.LSE): £70.8 million
  • Greatland Gold (GGP.LSE): £-18270460

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All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.

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