ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC (AU) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:AU - GB00BRXH2664 - Common Stock
68.125 USD
+0.31 (+0.45%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 8 out of 10 to AU. AU was compared to 154 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. AU gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. AU is evaluated to be cheap and growing strongly. This does not happen too often! These ratings would make AU suitable for value and growth and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year AU was profitable.
In the past year AU had a positive cash flow from operations.
AU had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
AU had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
AU has a Return On Assets of 14.35%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AU outperforms 94.16% of its industry peers.
AU has a Return On Equity of 27.35%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AU outperforms 96.10% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of AU (19.74%) is better than 96.10% of its industry peers.
AU had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.08%. This is below the industry average of 12.58%.
The 3 year average ROIC (9.08%) for AU is below the current ROIC(19.74%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.35% | ||
| ROE | 27.35% | ||
| ROIC | 19.74% |
ROA(3y)2.55%
ROA(5y)5.64%
ROE(3y)4.86%
ROE(5y)11.27%
ROIC(3y)9.08%
ROIC(5y)10.81%
1.3 Margins
AU has a better Profit Margin (22.19%) than 87.66% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AU has grown nicely.
AU has a Operating Margin of 35.00%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AU outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AU has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of AU (42.65%) is better than 79.87% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AU has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 22.19% | ||
| GM | 42.65% |
OM growth 3Y10.64%
OM growth 5Y9.21%
PM growth 3Y4.38%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y7.1%
GM growth 5Y6.76%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
AU has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, AU has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, AU has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, AU has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 5.36 indicates that AU is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
AU has a Altman-Z score of 5.36. This is in the better half of the industry: AU outperforms 68.18% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of AU is 1.31, which is an excellent value as it means it would take AU, only 1.31 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.31, AU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.06% of the companies in the same industry.
AU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
AU has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.29. This is in the lower half of the industry: AU underperforms 62.99% of its industry peers.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for AU, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.31 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.36 |
ROIC/WACC2.15
WACC9.17%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.99 indicates that AU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
AU's Current ratio of 2.99 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AU outperforms 61.69% of its industry peers.
AU has a Quick Ratio of 2.22. This indicates that AU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
AU's Quick ratio of 2.22 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AU outperforms 62.34% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.22 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 517.47% over the past year.
AU shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 16.81% yearly.
AU shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 26.43%.
Measured over the past years, AU shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.45% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)517.47%
EPS 3Y16.81%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%120%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)26.43%
Revenue growth 3Y12.87%
Revenue growth 5Y10.45%
Sales Q2Q%77.05%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, AU will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 14.97% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, AU will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 13.47% on average per year.
EPS Next Y156.27%
EPS Next 2Y71.54%
EPS Next 3Y43.94%
EPS Next 5Y14.97%
Revenue Next Year64.34%
Revenue Next 2Y35.35%
Revenue Next 3Y22.51%
Revenue Next 5Y13.47%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 19.46, the valuation of AU can be described as rather expensive.
AU's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. AU is cheaper than 80.52% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of AU to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.67), we can say AU is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.92 indicates a reasonable valuation of AU.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AU indicates a rather cheap valuation: AU is cheaper than 85.06% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AU to the average of the S&P500 Index (31.86), we can say AU is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.92 |
4.2 Price Multiples
85.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AU, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
AU's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
AU has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as AU's earnings are expected to grow with 43.94% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.12
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y71.54%
EPS Next 3Y43.94%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.38%, AU has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.64, AU pays a better dividend. On top of this AU pays more dividend than 88.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
AU's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.38% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of AU grows each year by 59.59%, which is quite nice.
AU has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
AU has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)59.59%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
39.60% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AU. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
AU's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP39.6%
EPS Next 2Y71.54%
EPS Next 3Y43.94%
NYSE:AU (11/7/2025, 9:32:39 AM)
68.125
+0.31 (+0.45%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners74.78%
Inst Owner Change-4.55%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap34.39B
Revenue(TTM)9.14B
Net Income(TTM)2.03B
Analysts80
Price Target83.13 (22.03%)
Short Float %1.32%
Short Ratio2.03
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.38% |
Yearly Dividend0.53
Dividend Growth(5Y)59.59%
DP39.6%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)12.93%
Min EPS beat(2)12.11%
Max EPS beat(2)13.75%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-11.04%
Min EPS beat(4)-36.47%
Max EPS beat(4)13.75%
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)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.03%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.47%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.59%
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)59.8%
PT rev (3m)71.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)20.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.58%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)9.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.92 | ||
| P/S | 3.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.47 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.39 | ||
| P/B | 4.64 | ||
| P/tB | 4.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)3.5
EY5.14%
EPS(NY)7.64
Fwd EY11.21%
FCF(TTM)3.5
FCFY5.14%
OCF(TTM)5.98
OCFY8.78%
SpS18.11
BVpS14.69
TBVpS14.49
PEG (NY)0.12
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number34.02
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.35% | ||
| ROE | 27.35% | ||
| ROCE | 25.02% | ||
| ROIC | 19.74% | ||
| ROICexc | 23.4% | ||
| ROICexgc | 23.63% | ||
| OM | 35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 22.19% | ||
| GM | 42.65% | ||
| FCFM | 19.32% |
ROA(3y)2.55%
ROA(5y)5.64%
ROE(3y)4.86%
ROE(5y)11.27%
ROIC(3y)9.08%
ROIC(5y)10.81%
ROICexc(3y)10.53%
ROICexc(5y)12.9%
ROICexgc(3y)10.68%
ROICexgc(5y)13.14%
ROCE(3y)11.51%
ROCE(5y)13.69%
ROICexgc growth 3Y3.99%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.66%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.37%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.01%
OM growth 3Y10.64%
OM growth 5Y9.21%
PM growth 3Y4.38%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y7.1%
GM growth 5Y6.76%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.65
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.31 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | 13.71% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 87.08% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.36 |
F-Score8
WACC9.17%
ROIC/WACC2.15
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)25.29%
Cap/Sales(5y)23.5%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)517.47%
EPS 3Y16.81%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%120%
EPS Next Y156.27%
EPS Next 2Y71.54%
EPS Next 3Y43.94%
EPS Next 5Y14.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)26.43%
Revenue growth 3Y12.87%
Revenue growth 5Y10.45%
Sales Q2Q%77.05%
Revenue Next Year64.34%
Revenue Next 2Y35.35%
Revenue Next 3Y22.51%
Revenue Next 5Y13.47%
EBIT growth 1Y167.11%
EBIT growth 3Y24.87%
EBIT growth 5Y20.62%
EBIT Next Year215.14%
EBIT Next 3Y41.68%
EBIT Next 5Y15.88%
FCF growth 1Y1978.72%
FCF growth 3Y54.09%
FCF growth 5Y20.61%
OCF growth 1Y173.21%
OCF growth 3Y15.78%
OCF growth 5Y13.45%
ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC / AU FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for AU stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 8 / 10 to AU.
Can you provide the valuation status for ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC (AU). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC (AU) stock?
ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC (AU) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for AU stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC (AU) is 19.46 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.64.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for AU stock?
The dividend rating of ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC (AU) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 39.6%.