ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC (AU) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:AU - GB00BRXH2664 - Common Stock
79.21 USD
-3.03 (-3.68%)
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 has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. An interesting combination arises when we look at growth and value: AU is growing strongly while it also seems undervalued. 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.
Of the past 5 years AU 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years AU always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of AU (14.35%) is better than 94.16% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 27.35%, AU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.45% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of AU (19.74%) is better than 95.45% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AU is below the industry average of 12.85%.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 22.19%, AU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.01% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AU has grown nicely.
AU's Operating Margin of 35.00% is amongst the best of the industry. AU outperforms 84.42% 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 78.57% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), AU is creating value.
AU has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
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.
2.2 Solvency
AU has an Altman-Z score of 6.01. This indicates that AU is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
AU has a Altman-Z score of 6.01. This is in the better half of the industry: AU outperforms 70.13% of its industry peers.
AU has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.31. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.31 years to pay back of all of its debts.
AU has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.31. This is amongst the best in the industry. AU outperforms 85.06% of its industry peers.
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 worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.29) than 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 | 6.01 |
ROIC/WACC2.09
WACC9.45%
2.3 Liquidity
AU has a Current Ratio of 2.99. This indicates that AU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.99, AU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.34% of the companies in the same industry.
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 has a Quick ratio of 2.22. This is in the better half of the industry: AU outperforms 61.04% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.22 |
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%.
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.
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 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
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
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
AU is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.63.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AU indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AU is cheaper than 73.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.47, AU is valued at the same level.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.37 indicates a reasonable valuation of AU.
77.92% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AU, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
AU is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 35.42, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.37 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, AU is valued cheaper than 80.52% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.64 | ||
| 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.
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)0.14
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y71.54%
EPS Next 3Y43.94%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.13%, 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 2.63. AU pays more dividend than 91.56% of the companies in the same industry.
AU's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.13% |
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
AU pays out 39.60% of its income as dividend. This is a 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 (11/20/2025, 3:54:57 PM)
79.21
-3.03 (-3.68%)
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 Cap39.98B
Revenue(TTM)9.14B
Net Income(TTM)2.03B
Analysts80
Price Target83.13 (4.95%)
Short Float %1.32%
Short Ratio2.04
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.13% |
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)46.58%
PT rev (3m)61.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.61%
EPS NY rev (1m)22.96%
EPS NY rev (3m)40.87%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)5%
Revenue NY rev (3m)10.78%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.37 | ||
| P/S | 4.37 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.64 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.24 | ||
| P/B | 5.39 | ||
| P/tB | 5.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)3.5
EY4.42%
EPS(NY)7.64
Fwd EY9.64%
FCF(TTM)3.5
FCFY4.42%
OCF(TTM)5.98
OCFY7.55%
SpS18.11
BVpS14.69
TBVpS14.49
PEG (NY)0.14
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 | 6.01 |
F-Score8
WACC9.45%
ROIC/WACC2.09
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 7 / 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 22.63 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.39.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for AU stock?
The dividend rating of ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC (AU) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 39.6%.