ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC (AU) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:AU - GB00BRXH2664 - Common Stock
92.25 USD
+1.19 (+1.31%)
92.7122 USD
+0.46 (+0.5%)
Taking everything into account, AU scores 8 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. AU was compared to 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. An interesting combination arises when we look at growth and value: AU is growing strongly while it also seems undervalued. 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.
In the past year AU had a positive cash flow from operations.
AU had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years AU had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
AU's Return On Assets of 16.68% is amongst the best of 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.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 23.07%, AU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.45% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AU 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 24.58%, AU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.17% of the companies in the same industry.
AU's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
AU's Operating Margin of 37.97% is amongst the best of the industry. AU outperforms 88.53% 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 78.98% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AU has grown nicely.
| 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.
The number of shares outstanding for AU has been increased compared to 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 6.29 indicates that AU is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 6.29, AU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.34% 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of AU (0.92) is better than 87.90% 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.
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 | 6.29 |
ROIC/WACC2.26
WACC10.2%
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 (2.58) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.98 indicates that AU should not have too much problems paying 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.
AU shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 16.81% yearly.
Looking at the last year, AU shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 26.43%.
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
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.
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.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 21.11, the valuation of AU can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AU is valued cheaper than 85.35% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of AU to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say AU is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.13, the valuation of AU can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AU indicates a rather cheap valuation: AU is cheaper than 82.17% of the companies listed 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 23.88.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.13 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, AU is valued cheaper than 92.36% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.54 | ||
| 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 45.37% in the coming years.
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.
AU's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.99. AU pays more dividend than 91.72% of the companies in the same industry.
AU's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.94.
| 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 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
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%
92.25
+1.19 (+1.31%)
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 Cap46.56B
Revenue(TTM)10.07B
Net Income(TTM)2.47B
Analysts80
Price Target89.93 (-2.51%)
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 | 21.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.13 | ||
| P/S | 4.63 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.54 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.13 | ||
| P/B | 6.05 | ||
| P/tB | 6.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)4.37
EY4.74%
EPS(NY)8.29
Fwd EY8.98%
FCF(TTM)4.98
FCFY5.39%
OCF(TTM)7.61
OCFY8.25%
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
WACC10.2%
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 21.11 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.05.
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%.