ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC (AU)
GB00BRXH2664 - Common Stock
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to AU. AU was compared to 155 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. AU has an average financial health and profitability rating. AU has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year AU has reported negative net income.
AU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years AU reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
AU had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -2.81%, AU is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.95% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of AU (-5.94%) is worse than 61.54% of its industry peers.
AU's Return On Invested Capital of 6.70% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AU outperforms 71.79% of its industry peers.
AU had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.50%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.82%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.81% | ||
| ROE | -5.94% | ||
| ROIC | 6.7% |
ROA(3y)2.57%
ROA(5y)4.08%
ROE(3y)4.87%
ROE(5y)8.15%
ROIC(3y)8.5%
ROIC(5y)10.57%
1.3 Margins
AU has a Operating Margin of 13.27%. This is in the better half of the industry: AU outperforms 71.79% of its industry peers.
AU's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
AU has a better Gross Margin (22.50%) than 62.18% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AU has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.27% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 22.5% |
OM growth 3Y-26.02%
OM growth 5Y-2.98%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-16.07%
GM growth 5Y-0.09%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), AU is destroying 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 a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.16 indicates that AU is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.16, AU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.26% of the companies in the same industry.
AU has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.54. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as AU would need 8.54 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 8.54, AU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.18% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51 indicates that AU is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.51, AU is not doing good in the industry: 78.21% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.16 |
ROIC/WACC0.65
WACC10.36%
2.3 Liquidity
AU has a Current Ratio of 1.83. 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 worse Current ratio (1.83) than 62.18% of its industry peers.
AU has a Quick Ratio of 1.19. This is a normal value and indicates that AU is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of AU (1.19) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.19 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for AU have decreased strongly by -100.00% in the last year.
AU shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -100.00% yearly.
AU shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -18.92%.
Measured over the past years, AU shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -14.18% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-100%
EPS 3Y-100%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%N/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.92%
Revenue growth 3Y-14.18%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%N/A
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 286602.00% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
AU is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.60% yearly.
EPS Next Y6507815649500988000%
EPS Next 2Y10459537654.06%
EPS Next 3Y34513300%
EPS Next 5Y286602%
Revenue Next Year5.2%
Revenue Next 2Y4.61%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.65%
Revenue Next 5Y3.6%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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/Forward Earnings ratio of 157.42, AU can be considered very expensive at the moment.
60.90% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than AU, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AU to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.73), we can say AU is valued expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 157.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
64.10% 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 | 44.41 | ||
| 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.
AU's earnings are expected to grow with 34513300.00% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y10459537654.06%
EPS Next 3Y34513300%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.89%, AU is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.21, AU pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.89, AU pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.89% |
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
AU has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
AU's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-47.23%
EPS Next 2Y10459537654.06%
EPS Next 3Y34513300%
ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC
NYSE:AU (12/20/2024, 8:04:00 PM)
After market: 23.9 0 (0%)23.9
+0.64 (+2.75%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners88.34%
Inst Owner Change36.44%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap12.03B
Analysts82
Price Target34.17 (42.97%)
Short Float %2.01%
Short Ratio2.95
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.89% |
Dividend Growth(5Y)59.59%
DP-47.23%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
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)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
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)0%
PT rev (3m)11.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)4.94%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.9%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.42%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 157.42 | ||
| P/S | 2.63 | ||
| P/FCF | 44.41 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.91 | ||
| P/B | 3.04 | ||
| P/tB | 3.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)0
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.15
Fwd EY0.64%
FCF(TTM)0.54
FCFY2.25%
OCF(TTM)2.68
OCFY11.22%
SpS9.1
BVpS7.86
TBVpS7.65
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.81% | ||
| ROE | -5.94% | ||
| ROCE | 8.5% | ||
| ROIC | 6.7% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.78% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.91% | ||
| OM | 13.27% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 22.5% | ||
| FCFM | 5.91% |
ROA(3y)2.57%
ROA(5y)4.08%
ROE(3y)4.87%
ROE(5y)8.15%
ROIC(3y)8.5%
ROIC(5y)10.57%
ROICexc(3y)10.03%
ROICexc(5y)12.55%
ROICexgc(3y)10.22%
ROICexgc(5y)12.83%
ROCE(3y)10.76%
ROCE(5y)13.39%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-28.79%
ROICexcg growth 5Y1.5%
ROICexc growth 3Y-28.63%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.6%
OM growth 3Y-26.02%
OM growth 5Y-2.98%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-16.07%
GM growth 5Y-0.09%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.55
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.54 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | 23.55% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.16 |
F-Score3
WACC10.36%
ROIC/WACC0.65
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)27.53%
Cap/Sales(5y)23.73%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-100%
EPS 3Y-100%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%N/A
EPS Next Y6507815649500988000%
EPS Next 2Y10459537654.06%
EPS Next 3Y34513300%
EPS Next 5Y286602%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.92%
Revenue growth 3Y-14.18%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%N/A
Revenue Next Year5.2%
Revenue Next 2Y4.61%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.65%
Revenue Next 5Y3.6%
EBIT growth 1Y-28.55%
EBIT growth 3Y-26.09%
EBIT growth 5Y3.38%
EBIT Next Year52.96%
EBIT Next 3Y16.69%
EBIT Next 5Y4.15%
FCF growth 1Y-31.39%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-24.71%
OCF growth 3Y-16.9%
OCF growth 5Y2.53%