ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC (AU) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:AU - GB00BRXH2664 - Common Stock
82.92 USD
-2.58 (-3.02%)
83.1 USD
+0.18 (+0.22%)
Overall AU gets a fundamental rating of 8 out of 10. We evaluated AU against 156 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. AU scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. AU is growing strongly while it also seems undervalued. This is an interesting combination These ratings could make AU a good candidate for value and growth and quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
AU had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year AU had a positive cash flow from operations.
AU had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
AU had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of AU (16.68%) is better than 94.84% of its industry peers.
AU's Return On Equity of 32.17% is amongst the best of the industry. AU outperforms 96.13% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 23.07%, AU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.42% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for AU is below the industry average of 13.23%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (23.07%) for AU is above the 3 year average (9.08%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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 Profit Margin of 24.58%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AU outperforms 89.03% of its industry peers.
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 88.39% of the companies in the same industry.
AU's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of AU (45.19%) is better than 78.71% 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
AU has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
AU has an Altman-Z score of 5.94. This indicates that AU is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
AU has a better Altman-Z score (5.94) than 69.68% 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 better Debt to FCF ratio (0.92) than 86.45% 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 in the lower half of the industry: AU underperforms 61.29% 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 | 5.94 |
ROIC/WACC2.23
WACC10.34%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.58 indicates that AU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
AU has a Current ratio of 2.58. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AU outperforms 53.55% 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.
AU has a Quick ratio (1.98) which 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
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.
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
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.
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 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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.97, AU is valued on the expensive side.
84.52% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AU, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
AU's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.56.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.82, 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 82.58% 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 23.79.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.82 |
4.2 Price Multiples
92.26% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AU, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.66 | ||
| 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 2.95%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.03, AU pays a better dividend. On top of this AU pays more dividend than 91.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, AU pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.95% |
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
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 2Y80.37%
EPS Next 3Y46.7%
82.92
-2.58 (-3.02%)
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 Cap41.85B
Revenue(TTM)10.07B
Net Income(TTM)2.47B
Analysts80
Price Target86.02 (3.74%)
Short Float %1.7%
Short Ratio2.71
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.95% |
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 | 18.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.82 | ||
| P/S | 4.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.66 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.9 | ||
| P/B | 5.44 | ||
| P/tB | 5.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)4.37
EY5.27%
EPS(NY)8.44
Fwd EY10.18%
FCF(TTM)4.98
FCFY6%
OCF(TTM)7.61
OCFY9.17%
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 | 5.94 |
F-Score8
WACC10.34%
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 18.97 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.44.
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%.