ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC (AU) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:AU - GB00BRXH2664 - Common Stock
85.69 USD
+3.36 (+4.08%)
Overall AU gets a fundamental rating of 8 out of 10. We evaluated AU against 155 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making AU a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. AU is growing strongly while it also seems undervalued. This is an interesting combination 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.
AU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
AU had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years AU had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 16.68%, AU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.84% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 32.17%, AU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.13% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 23.07%, AU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.42% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AU is below the industry average of 13.15%.
The 3 year average ROIC (9.08%) for AU is below the current ROIC(23.07%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 16.68% | ||
| ROE | 32.17% | ||
| ROIC | 23.07% |
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 24.58%, AU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.03% of the companies in the same industry.
AU's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
AU has a Operating Margin of 37.97%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AU outperforms 89.03% of its industry peers.
AU's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of AU (45.19%) is better than 79.35% of its industry peers.
AU's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 37.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 24.58% | ||
| GM | 45.19% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), AU is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for AU has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
AU has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for AU has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 5.92 indicates that AU is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
AU has a Altman-Z score of 5.92. This is in the better half of the industry: AU outperforms 70.32% of its industry peers.
AU has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.92. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.92 years to pay back of all of its debts.
AU has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.92. This is amongst the best in the industry. AU outperforms 87.10% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28 indicates that AU is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.28, AU is doing worse than 61.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Although AU does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.92 |
ROIC/WACC2.23
WACC10.33%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.58 indicates that AU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.58, AU is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.55% of the companies in the same industry.
AU has a Quick Ratio of 1.98. This is a normal value and indicates that AU is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of AU (1.98) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.98 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 517.47% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 16.81% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has grown by 26.43% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
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%163.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)26.43%
Revenue growth 3Y12.87%
Revenue growth 5Y10.45%
Sales Q2Q%62.11%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.97% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
AU is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 13.47% yearly.
EPS Next Y129.35%
EPS Next 2Y80.37%
EPS Next 3Y46.7%
EPS Next 5Y14.97%
Revenue Next Year65.54%
Revenue Next 2Y37.16%
Revenue Next 3Y24.86%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 19.61, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of AU.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AU is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.16% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of AU to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.59), we can say AU is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.15 indicates a reasonable valuation of AU.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AU is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.23% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AU to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.80), we can say AU is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.15 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, AU is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.61% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
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.
The excellent profitability rating of AU may justify a higher PE ratio.
AU's earnings are expected to grow with 46.70% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.15
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y80.37%
EPS Next 3Y46.7%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.03%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
AU's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.54. AU pays more dividend than 91.61% of the companies in the same industry.
AU's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.03% |
5.2 History
The dividend of AU is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 59.59%!
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
5.3 Sustainability
AU pays out 51.17% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
AU's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP51.17%
EPS Next 2Y80.37%
EPS Next 3Y46.7%
NYSE:AU (12/11/2025, 10:34:09 AM)
85.69
+3.36 (+4.08%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners76.19%
Inst Owner Change-4.55%
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap43.25B
Revenue(TTM)10.07B
Net Income(TTM)2.47B
Analysts80
Price Target86.02 (0.39%)
Short Float %1.7%
Short Ratio2.71
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.03% |
Yearly Dividend0.53
Dividend Growth(5Y)59.59%
DP51.17%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)12.88%
Min EPS beat(2)12.01%
Max EPS beat(2)13.75%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.08%
Min EPS beat(4)-33.54%
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.23%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.93%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.47%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.58%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.46%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.59%
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)65.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)6.12%
EPS NQ rev (3m)13.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)-10.51%
EPS NY rev (3m)13.9%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)24.49%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)24.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.73%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.76%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.15 | ||
| P/S | 4.3 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.22 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.26 | ||
| P/B | 5.62 | ||
| P/tB | 5.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)4.37
EY5.1%
EPS(NY)8.44
Fwd EY9.85%
FCF(TTM)4.98
FCFY5.81%
OCF(TTM)7.61
OCFY8.88%
SpS19.94
BVpS15.24
TBVpS15.03
PEG (NY)0.15
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number38.7
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 16.68% | ||
| ROE | 32.17% | ||
| ROCE | 29.23% | ||
| ROIC | 23.07% | ||
| ROICexc | 28.64% | ||
| ROICexgc | 28.92% | ||
| OM | 37.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 24.58% | ||
| GM | 45.19% | ||
| FCFM | 24.96% |
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 Turnover0.68
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.92 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | 13.19% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 101.54% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.92 |
F-Score8
WACC10.33%
ROIC/WACC2.23
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%163.4%
EPS Next Y129.35%
EPS Next 2Y80.37%
EPS Next 3Y46.7%
EPS Next 5Y14.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)26.43%
Revenue growth 3Y12.87%
Revenue growth 5Y10.45%
Sales Q2Q%62.11%
Revenue Next Year65.54%
Revenue Next 2Y37.16%
Revenue Next 3Y24.86%
Revenue Next 5Y13.47%
EBIT growth 1Y167.11%
EBIT growth 3Y24.87%
EBIT growth 5Y20.62%
EBIT Next Year235.81%
EBIT Next 3Y63.94%
EBIT Next 5Y15.88%
FCF growth 1Y1336.62%
FCF growth 3Y54.09%
FCF growth 5Y20.61%
OCF growth 1Y102.68%
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 19.61 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.62.
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 51.17%.