ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC (AU) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:AU - GB00BRXH2664 - Common Stock
91.25 USD
+1.34 (+1.49%)
91.65 USD
+0.4 (+0.44%)
AU gets a fundamental rating of 8 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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. AU is growing strongly while it also seems undervalued. This is an interesting combination 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.
Of the past 5 years AU 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years AU had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of AU (16.68%) is better than 94.87% of its industry peers.
AU has a Return On Equity of 32.17%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AU outperforms 96.15% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 23.07%, AU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.44% 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 13.25%.
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 better Profit Margin (24.58%) than 89.10% 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 88.46% of the companies in the same industry.
AU's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
AU's Gross Margin of 45.19% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AU outperforms 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
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
AU has more shares outstanding than it did 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 6.29. This indicates that AU is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 6.29, AU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of AU (0.92) is better than 86.54% of its industry peers.
AU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.28, AU is not doing good in the industry: 61.54% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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 | 6.29 |
ROIC/WACC2.27
WACC10.17%
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 53.21% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.98 indicates that AU should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.98, AU perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.49% 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.
AU shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 16.81% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 26.43% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
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
AU is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 14.97% yearly.
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 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.
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
AU is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.88.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AU is valued cheaper than 85.26% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of AU to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.92), we can say AU is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.01, the valuation of AU can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AU is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.13% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.46. AU is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.01 |
4.2 Price Multiples
91.03% 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 | 18.34 | ||
| 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 2.81%.
AU's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.98. AU pays more dividend than 90.38% of the companies 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
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.
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 2Y78.7%
EPS Next 3Y45.37%
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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 Cap46.06B
Revenue(TTM)10.07B
Net Income(TTM)2.47B
Analysts80
Price Target89.93 (-1.45%)
Short Float %1.97%
Short Ratio3.17
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-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)-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 | 20.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.01 | ||
| P/S | 4.58 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.34 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.99 | ||
| P/B | 5.99 | ||
| P/tB | 6.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)4.37
EY4.79%
EPS(NY)8.29
Fwd EY9.08%
FCF(TTM)4.98
FCFY5.45%
OCF(TTM)7.61
OCFY8.34%
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 | 6.29 |
F-Score8
WACC10.17%
ROIC/WACC2.27
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.
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 20.88 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.99.
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 51.17%.