ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC (AU) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:AU - GB00BRXH2664 - Common Stock
85.28 USD
-1.1 (-1.27%)
85.77 USD
+0.49 (+0.57%)
Taking everything into account, AU scores 8 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. AU was compared to 156 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
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
AU's Return On Assets of 16.68% is amongst the best of the industry. AU outperforms 95.51% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 32.17%, AU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.79% of the companies in the same industry.
AU's Return On Invested Capital of 23.07% is amongst the best of the industry. AU outperforms 97.44% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AU is below the industry average of 13.25%.
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 89.10% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AU has grown nicely.
AU has a Operating Margin of 37.97%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AU outperforms 88.46% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AU has grown nicely.
AU has a better Gross Margin (45.19%) than 78.85% 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.
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.
AU has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 6.04 indicates that AU is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 6.04, AU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.15% 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.92, AU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.18% of the companies in the same industry.
AU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
AU has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.28) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.04 |
ROIC/WACC2.26
WACC10.22%
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 (2.58) which 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.98, AU perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.77% of the companies in the same 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 16.81% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, AU shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 26.43%.
AU shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.45% yearly.
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 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
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.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 19.51, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of AU.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AU is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.26% of the companies are valued more expensively.
AU is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
AU is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.29.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AU is valued cheaper than 80.77% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.13. AU is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.29 |
4.2 Price Multiples
AU's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. AU is cheaper than 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.14 | ||
| 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 45.37% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.16
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y78.7%
EPS Next 3Y45.37%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.81%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.98, AU pays a better dividend. On top of this AU pays more dividend than 90.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, AU pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.81% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
AU pays out 51.17% of its income as dividend. 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%
85.28
-1.1 (-1.27%)
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 Cap43.04B
Revenue(TTM)10.07B
Net Income(TTM)2.47B
Analysts80
Price Target89.93 (5.45%)
Short Float %0.92%
Short Ratio1.56
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.81% |
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)27.67%
EPS NQ rev (3m)36%
EPS NY rev (1m)-13.87%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)27.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.75%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.79%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.29 | ||
| P/S | 4.28 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.14 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.21 | ||
| P/B | 5.6 | ||
| P/tB | 5.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)4.37
EY5.12%
EPS(NY)8.29
Fwd EY9.72%
FCF(TTM)4.98
FCFY5.84%
OCF(TTM)7.61
OCFY8.92%
SpS19.94
BVpS15.24
TBVpS15.03
PEG (NY)0.16
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 | 6.04 |
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 8 / 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 19.51 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.6.
How sustainable is the dividend of ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC (AU) stock?
The dividend rating of ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC (AU) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 51.17%.