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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC (AU) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:AU - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - GB00BRXH2664 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

43.25  -2.37 (-5.2%)

After market: 43.11 -0.14 (-0.32%)

Fundamental Rating

6

AU gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 152 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. While AU belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. AU has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


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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.
Of the past 5 years AU 4 years were profitable.
AU had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
AU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.75%, AU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.87% of the companies in the same industry.
AU's Return On Equity of 15.15% is amongst the best of the industry. AU outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
AU has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.64%) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.75%
ROE 15.15%
ROIC 10.64%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
AU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20

1.3 Margins

AU's Profit Margin of 17.33% is amongst the best of the industry. AU outperforms 86.84% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AU has grown nicely.
AU has a better Operating Margin (26.86%) than 82.24% of its industry peers.
AU's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 35.73%, AU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.32% of the companies in the same industry.
AU's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 26.86%
PM (TTM) 17.33%
GM 35.73%
OM growth 3Y9.07%
OM growth 5Y8.28%
PM growth 3Y4.38%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y7.1%
GM growth 5Y6.76%
AU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so AU is still creating some value.
AU has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
AU Yearly Shares OutstandingAU Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 100M 200M 300M 400M
AU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

AU has an Altman-Z score of 3.72. 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 3.72, AU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.13% of the companies in the same industry.
AU has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.45. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as AU would need 2.45 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.45, AU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.63% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.30 indicates that AU is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.30, AU is not doing good in the industry: 62.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Although AU does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.3
Debt/FCF 2.45
Altman-Z 3.72
ROIC/WACC1.03
WACC10.36%
AU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

AU has a Current Ratio of 2.18. This indicates that AU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
AU has a Current ratio of 2.18. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AU outperforms 51.32% of its industry peers.
AU has a Quick Ratio of 1.44. 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 1.44, AU perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.18
Quick Ratio 1.44
AU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for AU have decreased strongly by -100.00% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, AU shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -100.00% on average per year.
The Revenue for AU has decreased by -18.92% in the past year. This is quite bad
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%343.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.92%
Revenue growth 3Y-14.18%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-26.96%

3.2 Future

AU is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 286602.00% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, AU will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.60% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6230712070068572000%
EPS Next 2Y10950623550.17%
EPS Next 3Y35254900%
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.
AU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2B 4B 6B 8B
AU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 259.89, AU can be considered very expensive at the moment.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as AU.
AU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 21.08.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 259.89
AU Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAU Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, AU is valued a bit cheaper than 73.68% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 24.8
EV/EBITDA N/A
AU Per share dataAU EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

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.
AU's earnings are expected to grow with 35254900.00% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y10950623550.17%
EPS Next 3Y35254900%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

AU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.34%. 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 3.17. AU pays more dividend than 81.58% of the companies in the same industry.
AU's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.57.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.34%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of AU grows each year by 59.59%, which is quite nice.
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
AU Yearly Dividends per shareAU Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2017 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

AU pays out 24.30% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of AU is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP24.3%
EPS Next 2Y10950623550.17%
EPS Next 3Y35254900%
AU Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendAU Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
AU Dividend Payout.AU Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.AU Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC

NYSE:AU (4/17/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 43.11 -0.14 (-0.32%)

43.25

-2.37 (-5.2%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)02-19 2025-02-19/bmo
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners73.13%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap21.78B
Analysts80
Price Target34.94 (-19.21%)
Short Float %0.98%
Short Ratio2
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.34%
Yearly Dividend0.26
Dividend Growth(5Y)59.59%
DP24.3%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-14 2025-03-14 (0.69)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-35.01%
Min EPS beat(2)-36.47%
Max EPS beat(2)-33.54%
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)3.01%
PT rev (3m)-1.2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.67%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-13.59%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.63%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.34%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.82%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 259.89
P/S 3.76
P/FCF 24.8
P/OCF 11.07
P/B 3.29
P/tB 3.33
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.17
Fwd EY0.38%
FCF(TTM)1.74
FCFY4.03%
OCF(TTM)3.91
OCFY9.04%
SpS11.51
BVpS13.17
TBVpS12.97
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.75%
ROE 15.15%
ROCE 13.5%
ROIC 10.64%
ROICexc 12.14%
ROICexgc 12.26%
OM 26.86%
PM (TTM) 17.33%
GM 35.73%
FCFM 15.16%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y9.07%
OM growth 5Y8.28%
PM growth 3Y4.38%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y7.1%
GM growth 5Y6.76%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.45
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.3
Debt/FCF 2.45
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales 18.82%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 87.45%
Current Ratio 2.18
Quick Ratio 1.44
Altman-Z 3.72
F-Score7
WACC10.36%
ROIC/WACC1.03
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)-100%
EPS 3Y-100%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%343.84%
EPS Next Y6230712070068572000%
EPS Next 2Y10950623550.17%
EPS Next 3Y35254900%
EPS Next 5Y286602%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.92%
Revenue growth 3Y-14.18%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-26.96%
Revenue Next Year5.2%
Revenue Next 2Y4.61%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.65%
Revenue Next 5Y3.6%
EBIT growth 1Y155.92%
EBIT growth 3Y23.11%
EBIT growth 5Y19.59%
EBIT Next Year131.09%
EBIT Next 3Y30.61%
EBIT Next 5Y23.06%
FCF growth 1Y1336.62%
FCF growth 3Y54.09%
FCF growth 5Y20.61%
OCF growth 1Y102.68%
OCF growth 3Y15.78%
OCF growth 5Y13.45%