ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC (AU) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:AU - GB00BRXH2664 - Common Stock
99.03 USD
+0.48 (+0.49%)
99.89 USD
+0.86 (+0.87%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 8 out of 10 to AU. AU was compared to 156 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. AU scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. AU is evaluated to be cheap and growing strongly. This does not happen too often! These ratings could make AU a good candidate for value and growth and quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year AU was profitable.
- 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
- The Return On Assets of AU (16.68%) is better than 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 has a better Return On Invested Capital (23.07%) than 97.44% of its industry peers.
- AU had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.08%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.34%.
- 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 Profit Margin of 24.58%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AU outperforms 89.10% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AU has grown nicely.
- AU has a better Operating Margin (37.97%) than 89.10% of its industry peers.
- AU's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 45.19%, AU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.85% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- AU has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- AU has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- AU has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 6.62 indicates that AU is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 6.62, AU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.51% 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.
- AU's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.92 is amongst the best of the industry. AU outperforms 87.18% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.28 indicates that AU is not too dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.28, AU is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.03% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.28 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.62 |
ROIC/WACC2.23
WACC10.36%
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.
- The Current ratio of AU (2.58) 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.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.98, AU is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.41% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.98 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 517.47% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 16.81% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- AU shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.97% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- 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
- The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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/Earnings ratio of 22.66, AU is valued on the expensive side.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AU is valued cheaper than 85.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of AU to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.38), we can say AU is valued inline with the index average.
- AU is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.95.
- AU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. AU is cheaper than 80.77% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AU to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.29), we can say AU is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.95 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, AU is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.9 | ||
| 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.
- AU's earnings are expected to grow with 45.37% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.19
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y78.7%
EPS Next 3Y45.37%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- AU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.56%. 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 0.96. AU pays more dividend than 90.38% of the companies in the same industry.
- AU's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.84.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.56% |
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.
- 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%
99.03
+0.48 (+0.49%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)11-11 2025-11-11/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-17 2026-02-17
Inst Owners76.31%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap49.98B
Revenue(TTM)10.07B
Net Income(TTM)2.47B
Analysts80
Price Target89.93 (-9.19%)
Short Float %0.92%
Short Ratio1.56
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.56% |
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)4.55%
PT rev (3m)58.57%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)27.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)27.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.79%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.95 | ||
| P/S | 4.97 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.9 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.02 | ||
| P/B | 6.5 | ||
| P/tB | 6.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)4.37
EY4.41%
EPS(NY)8.29
Fwd EY8.37%
FCF(TTM)4.98
FCFY5.03%
OCF(TTM)7.61
OCFY7.68%
SpS19.94
BVpS15.24
TBVpS15.03
PEG (NY)0.19
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 | 6.62 |
F-Score8
WACC10.36%
ROIC/WACC2.23
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 22.66 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.5.
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%.