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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC (AU) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:AU - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - GB00BRXH2664 - Common Stock

28.05  +0.09 (+0.32%)

Fundamental Rating

4

AU gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 154 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. AU has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. AU is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

AU had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year AU had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years AU reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years AU always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
AU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

AU has a Return On Assets (-2.81%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Equity of AU (-5.94%) is worse than 61.22% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.70%, AU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AU is in line with the industry average of 8.76%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.81%
ROE -5.94%
ROIC 6.7%
ROA(3y)2.57%
ROA(5y)4.08%
ROE(3y)4.87%
ROE(5y)8.15%
ROIC(3y)8.5%
ROIC(5y)10.57%
AU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 10 20

1.3 Margins

AU has a Operating Margin of 13.27%. This is in the better half of the industry: AU outperforms 72.11% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AU has declined.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 22.50%, AU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.54% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AU has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.27%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 22.5%
OM growth 3Y-26.02%
OM growth 5Y-2.98%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-16.07%
GM growth 5Y-0.09%
AU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), AU is destroying value.
AU has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, AU has more shares outstanding
AU has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
AU Yearly Shares OutstandingAU Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 100M 200M 300M 400M
AU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.44 indicates that AU is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of AU (3.44) is better than 60.54% of its industry peers.
AU has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.54. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as AU would need 8.54 years to pay back of all of its debts.
AU has a better Debt to FCF ratio (8.54) than 61.22% of its industry peers.
AU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51. This is a neutral value indicating AU is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
AU has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.51. This is in the lower half of the industry: AU underperforms 79.59% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.51
Debt/FCF 8.54
Altman-Z 3.44
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC10.12%
AU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

AU has a Current Ratio of 1.83. This is a normal value and indicates that AU is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of AU (1.83) is worse than 61.22% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.19 indicates that AU should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.19, AU is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.83
Quick Ratio 1.19
AU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

AU shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -100.00%.
Measured over the past years, AU shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -100.00% on average per year.
AU shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -18.92%.
Measured over the past years, AU shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -14.18% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-100%
EPS 3Y-100%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%N/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.92%
Revenue growth 3Y-14.18%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%N/A

3.2 Future

AU is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 286602.00% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.60% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y6507815649500988000%
EPS Next 2Y10459537654.06%
EPS Next 3Y34513300%
EPS Next 5Y286602%
Revenue Next Year5.2%
Revenue Next 2Y4.61%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.65%
Revenue Next 5Y3.6%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
AU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2B 4B 6B
AU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 184.75 indicates a quite expensive valuation of AU.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AU indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: AU is more expensive than 63.27% of the companies listed in the same industry.
AU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.44.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 184.75
AU Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAU Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

61.22% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AU, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 52.12
EV/EBITDA N/A
AU Per share dataAU EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
AU's earnings are expected to grow with 34513300.00% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y10459537654.06%
EPS Next 3Y34513300%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

AU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.52%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.22, AU pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.28, AU is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.52%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of AU grows each year by 59.59%, which is quite nice.
AU has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of AU decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)59.59%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
AU Yearly Dividends per shareAU Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2017 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

AU has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
AU's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-47.23%
EPS Next 2Y10459537654.06%
EPS Next 3Y34513300%
AU Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendAU Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 200M -200M 400M 600M 800M

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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC

NYSE:AU (1/22/2025, 2:55:02 PM)

28.05

+0.09 (+0.32%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)11-07 2024-11-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners88.34%
Inst Owner Change-6.68%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap14.12B
Analysts81.67
Price Target35.36 (26.06%)
Short Float %1.1%
Short Ratio1.68
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.52%
Yearly Dividend0.26
Dividend Growth(5Y)59.59%
DP-47.23%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)3.48%
PT rev (3m)15.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.06%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 184.75
P/S 3.08
P/FCF 52.12
P/OCF 10.46
P/B 3.57
P/tB 3.67
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.15
Fwd EY0.54%
FCF(TTM)0.54
FCFY1.92%
OCF(TTM)2.68
OCFY9.56%
SpS9.1
BVpS7.86
TBVpS7.65
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.81%
ROE -5.94%
ROCE 8.5%
ROIC 6.7%
ROICexc 7.78%
ROICexgc 7.91%
OM 13.27%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 22.5%
FCFM 5.91%
ROA(3y)2.57%
ROA(5y)4.08%
ROE(3y)4.87%
ROE(5y)8.15%
ROIC(3y)8.5%
ROIC(5y)10.57%
ROICexc(3y)10.03%
ROICexc(5y)12.55%
ROICexgc(3y)10.22%
ROICexgc(5y)12.83%
ROCE(3y)10.76%
ROCE(5y)13.39%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-28.79%
ROICexcg growth 5Y1.5%
ROICexc growth 3Y-28.63%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.6%
OM growth 3Y-26.02%
OM growth 5Y-2.98%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-16.07%
GM growth 5Y-0.09%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.55
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.51
Debt/FCF 8.54
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales 23.55%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.83
Quick Ratio 1.19
Altman-Z 3.44
F-Score3
WACC10.12%
ROIC/WACC0.66
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)27.53%
Cap/Sales(5y)23.73%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-100%
EPS 3Y-100%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%N/A
EPS Next Y6507815649500988000%
EPS Next 2Y10459537654.06%
EPS Next 3Y34513300%
EPS Next 5Y286602%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.92%
Revenue growth 3Y-14.18%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%N/A
Revenue Next Year5.2%
Revenue Next 2Y4.61%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.65%
Revenue Next 5Y3.6%
EBIT growth 1Y-28.55%
EBIT growth 3Y-26.09%
EBIT growth 5Y3.38%
EBIT Next Year62.22%
EBIT Next 3Y33.89%
EBIT Next 5Y4.15%
FCF growth 1Y-31.39%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-24.71%
OCF growth 3Y-16.9%
OCF growth 5Y2.53%