ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC (AU) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:AU - GB00BRXH2664 - Common Stock
85.553 USD
-0.13 (-0.15%)
AU gets a fundamental rating of 8 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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 has both an excellent growth and valuation score. This means it is growing and it is still cheap. This is a rare combination! This makes AU very considerable 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.
In the past 5 years AU always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of AU (16.68%) is better than 94.81% of its industry peers.
AU has a better Return On Equity (32.17%) than 96.10% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 23.07%, AU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.40% of the companies in the same industry.
AU had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.08%. This is below the industry average of 13.20%.
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 88.96% of the companies in the same industry.
AU's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 37.97%, AU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.96% of the companies in the same industry.
AU's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
AU has a better Gross Margin (45.19%) 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 | 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
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
The debt/assets ratio for AU has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 6.06 indicates that AU is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 6.06, AU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of AU is 0.92, which is an excellent value as it means it would take AU, only 0.92 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
AU has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.92. This is amongst the best in the industry. AU outperforms 87.66% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28 indicates that AU is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of AU (0.28) is worse than 61.69% 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 | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.06 |
ROIC/WACC2.39
WACC9.66%
2.3 Liquidity
AU has a Current Ratio of 2.58. This indicates that AU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
AU has a Current ratio of 2.58. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AU outperforms 53.90% of its industry peers.
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.
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.
AU shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, 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%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.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.58, AU is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AU is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.77% of the companies are valued more expensively.
AU is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.31, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.20, which indicates a very decent valuation of AU.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AU is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.22% of the companies are valued more expensively.
AU is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.56, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.2 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, AU is valued cheaper than 90.26% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.19 | ||
| 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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as AU's earnings are expected to grow with 43.94% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.13
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y71.54%
EPS Next 3Y43.94%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.84%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.60, AU pays a better dividend. On top of this AU pays more dividend than 89.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, AU pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.84% |
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.
AU has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)59.59%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
51.17% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AU. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of AU is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP51.17%
EPS Next 2Y71.54%
EPS Next 3Y43.94%
NYSE:AU (12/1/2025, 12:06:07 PM)
85.553
-0.13 (-0.15%)
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 Cap43.18B
Revenue(TTM)10.07B
Net Income(TTM)2.47B
Analysts80
Price Target91.51 (6.96%)
Short Float %1.32%
Short Ratio2.04
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.84% |
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)61.36%
PT rev (3m)75.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)17.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)27.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)24.49%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)24.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.79%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.2 | ||
| P/S | 4.29 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.19 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.25 | ||
| P/B | 5.62 | ||
| P/tB | 5.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)4.37
EY5.11%
EPS(NY)7.64
Fwd EY8.93%
FCF(TTM)4.98
FCFY5.82%
OCF(TTM)7.61
OCFY8.89%
SpS19.94
BVpS15.24
TBVpS15.03
PEG (NY)0.13
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 | 6.06 |
F-Score8
WACC9.66%
ROIC/WACC2.39
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 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%62.11%
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 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 19.58 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%.