ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC (AU) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:AU - GB00BRXH2664 - Common Stock
90.35 USD
-2.39 (-2.58%)
AU gets a fundamental rating of 8 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 157 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. 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
AU had positive earnings in the past year.
AU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
AU has a Return On Assets of 16.68%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AU outperforms 96.18% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 32.17%, AU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.82% of the companies in the same industry.
AU has a better Return On Invested Capital (23.07%) than 97.45% of its industry peers.
AU had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.08%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.33%.
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
AU has a better Profit Margin (24.58%) than 89.17% of its industry peers.
AU's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of AU (37.97%) is better than 88.53% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AU has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of AU (45.19%) is better than 78.98% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so AU 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 6.36 indicates that AU is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
AU has a better Altman-Z score (6.36) than 70.70% of its industry peers.
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 better Debt to FCF ratio (0.92) than 87.90% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28 indicates that AU is not too dependend on debt financing.
AU has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.28. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AU outperforms 40.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.36 |
ROIC/WACC2.26
WACC10.22%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.58 indicates that AU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of AU (2.58) is comparable to the rest of the 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.
AU's Quick ratio of 1.98 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AU outperforms 56.05% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.98 |
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.
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!
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 13.47% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y120.72%
EPS Next 2Y78.7%
EPS Next 3Y45.37%
EPS Next 5Y14.97%
Revenue Next Year65.57%
Revenue Next 2Y37.62%
Revenue Next 3Y24.45%
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 20.68, AU is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AU is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.35% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.92, AU is valued a bit cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.90, the valuation of AU can be described as very reasonable.
AU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. AU is cheaper than 82.17% of the companies in the same industry.
AU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.57.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.9 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, AU is valued cheaper than 91.72% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.15 | ||
| 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.
AU has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
AU's earnings are expected to grow with 45.37% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.17
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y78.7%
EPS Next 3Y45.37%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.96%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.99, AU pays a better dividend. On top of this AU pays more dividend than 91.72% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, AU pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.96% |
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.
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.
AU's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP51.17%
EPS Next 2Y78.7%
EPS Next 3Y45.37%
NYSE:AU (1/8/2026, 11:35:59 AM)
90.35
-2.39 (-2.58%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners76.31%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap45.60B
Revenue(TTM)10.07B
Net Income(TTM)2.47B
Analysts80
Price Target89.93 (-0.46%)
Short Float %0.92%
Short Ratio1.56
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.96% |
Yearly Dividend0.53
Dividend Growth(5Y)59.59%
DP51.17%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
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)-1.73%
PT rev (3m)72.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)20.31%
EPS NQ rev (3m)36%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.76%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)27.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.79%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.9 | ||
| P/S | 4.53 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.15 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.88 | ||
| P/B | 5.93 | ||
| P/tB | 6.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)4.37
EY4.84%
EPS(NY)8.29
Fwd EY9.17%
FCF(TTM)4.98
FCFY5.51%
OCF(TTM)7.61
OCFY8.42%
SpS19.94
BVpS15.24
TBVpS15.03
PEG (NY)0.17
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 | 6.36 |
F-Score8
WACC10.22%
ROIC/WACC2.26
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 Y120.72%
EPS Next 2Y78.7%
EPS Next 3Y45.37%
EPS Next 5Y14.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)26.43%
Revenue growth 3Y12.87%
Revenue growth 5Y10.45%
Sales Q2Q%62.11%
Revenue Next Year65.57%
Revenue Next 2Y37.62%
Revenue Next 3Y24.45%
Revenue Next 5Y13.47%
EBIT growth 1Y167.11%
EBIT growth 3Y24.87%
EBIT growth 5Y20.62%
EBIT Next Year244.21%
EBIT Next 3Y63.62%
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.
What is the valuation status of ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC (AU) stock?
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 9 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC (AU) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC (AU) is 20.68 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.93.
How sustainable is the dividend of ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC (AU) stock?
The dividend rating of ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC (AU) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 51.17%.