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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC (AU) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

47.97  +0.86 (+1.83%)

After market: 48 +0.03 (+0.06%)

Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to AU. AU was compared to 154 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. While AU has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. AU is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

AU had positive earnings in the past year.
Of the past 5 years AU 4 years were profitable.
AU had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

AU's Return On Assets of 12.47% is amongst the best of the industry. AU outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
AU's Return On Equity of 24.65% is amongst the best of the industry. AU outperforms 96.10% of its industry peers.
AU has a Return On Invested Capital of 17.75%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AU outperforms 97.40% 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 11.67%.
The 3 year average ROIC (9.08%) for AU is below the current ROIC(17.75%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.47%
ROE 24.65%
ROIC 17.75%
ROA(3y)2.55%
ROA(5y)5.64%
ROE(3y)4.86%
ROE(5y)11.27%
ROIC(3y)9.08%
ROIC(5y)10.81%
AU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 18.06%, AU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
AU's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
AU's Operating Margin of 29.27% is amongst the best of the industry. AU outperforms 85.06% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AU has grown nicely.
AU has a Gross Margin of 37.32%. This is in the better half of the industry: AU outperforms 79.22% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AU has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 29.27%
PM (TTM) 18.06%
GM 37.32%
OM growth 3Y10.64%
OM growth 5Y9.21%
PM growth 3Y4.38%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y7.1%
GM growth 5Y6.76%
AU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

AU has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, AU has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for AU has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for AU has been reduced compared to a year ago.
AU Yearly Shares OutstandingAU Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
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 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

AU has an Altman-Z score of 4.33. This indicates that AU is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
AU has a better Altman-Z score (4.33) than 70.13% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.31 indicates that AU is not too dependend on debt financing.
AU's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.31 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AU is outperformed by 61.69% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.31
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 4.33
ROIC/WACC1.73
WACC10.26%
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 2024 0 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.34 indicates that AU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
AU's Current ratio of 2.34 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AU outperforms 51.95% of its industry peers.
AU has a Quick Ratio of 1.57. 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 (1.57) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.34
Quick Ratio 1.57
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 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

AU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 517.47%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, AU shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 16.81% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, AU shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 26.43%.
The Revenue has been growing by 10.45% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)517.47%
EPS 3Y16.81%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%N/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)26.43%
Revenue growth 3Y12.87%
Revenue growth 5Y10.45%
Sales Q2Q%N/A

3.2 Future

AU is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -1.98% yearly.
AU is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.28% yearly.
EPS Next Y81.92%
EPS Next 2Y36.7%
EPS Next 3Y18.18%
EPS Next 5Y-1.98%
Revenue Next Year46.55%
Revenue Next 2Y22.09%
Revenue Next 3Y12.02%
Revenue Next 5Y8.28%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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 8B
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 2029 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 17.26, the valuation of AU can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AU is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.47% of the companies are valued more expensively.
AU's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.52.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.89, the valuation of AU can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AU is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.52% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 35.58. AU is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.26
Fwd PE 9.89
AU Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAU Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
AU Per share dataAU EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

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.
The excellent profitability rating of AU may justify a higher PE ratio.
AU's earnings are expected to grow with 18.18% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.21
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y36.7%
EPS Next 3Y18.18%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.22%, AU has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
AU's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.90. AU pays more dividend than 83.77% of the companies in the same industry.
AU's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.35.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.22%

5.2 History

The dividend of AU is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 59.59%!
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
AU Yearly Dividends per shareAU Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2017 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

AU pays out 40.18% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP40.18%
EPS Next 2Y36.7%
EPS Next 3Y18.18%
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 2024 0 200M -200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
AU Dividend Payout.AU Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.AU Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC

NYSE:AU (7/14/2025, 8:24:04 PM)

After market: 48 +0.03 (+0.06%)

47.97

+0.86 (+1.83%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)05-09 2025-05-09/bmo
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners70.39%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap24.18B
Analysts78.57
Price Target46.41 (-3.25%)
Short Float %1.33%
Short Ratio1.69
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.22%
Yearly Dividend0.53
Dividend Growth(5Y)59.59%
DP40.18%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date05-30 2025-05-30 (0.125)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-10.71%
Min EPS beat(2)-33.54%
Max EPS beat(2)12.11%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-23.56%
Min EPS beat(4)-36.47%
Max EPS beat(4)12.11%
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)-0.93%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.46%
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)11.32%
PT rev (3m)32.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)11.88%
EPS NQ rev (3m)28.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)10.83%
EPS NY rev (3m)27.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.66%
Revenue NY rev (3m)11.88%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.26
Fwd PE 9.89
P/S 2.62
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 3.57
P/tB 3.62
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)2.78
EY5.8%
EPS(NY)4.85
Fwd EY10.11%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS18.34
BVpS13.44
TBVpS13.24
PEG (NY)0.21
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.47%
ROE 24.65%
ROCE 22.52%
ROIC 17.75%
ROICexc 20.25%
ROICexgc 20.44%
OM 29.27%
PM (TTM) 18.06%
GM 37.32%
FCFM N/A
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y3.99%
ROICexcg 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-ScoreN/A
Asset Turnover0.69
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.31
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.34
Quick Ratio 1.57
Altman-Z 4.33
F-ScoreN/A
WACC10.26%
ROIC/WACC1.73
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%N/A
EPS Next Y81.92%
EPS Next 2Y36.7%
EPS Next 3Y18.18%
EPS Next 5Y-1.98%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)26.43%
Revenue growth 3Y12.87%
Revenue growth 5Y10.45%
Sales Q2Q%N/A
Revenue Next Year46.55%
Revenue Next 2Y22.09%
Revenue Next 3Y12.02%
Revenue Next 5Y8.28%
EBIT growth 1Y167.11%
EBIT growth 3Y24.87%
EBIT growth 5Y20.62%
EBIT Next Year176.51%
EBIT Next 3Y34.09%
EBIT Next 5Y15.92%
FCF growth 1Y1336.62%
FCF growth 3Y54.09%
FCF growth 5Y20.61%
OCF growth 1Y102.68%
OCF growth 3Y15.78%
OCF growth 5Y13.45%