ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC (AU) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:AU - GB00BRXH2664 - Common Stock
86.38 USD
+1.44 (+1.7%)
86.1 USD
-0.28 (-0.32%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 8 out of 10 to AU. AU was compared to 156 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making AU a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. AU is growing strongly while it also seems undervalued. This is an interesting combination With these ratings, AU could be worth investigating further 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 94.87% of its industry peers.
AU's Return On Equity of 32.17% is amongst the best of the industry. AU outperforms 96.15% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 23.07%, AU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.44% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AU 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.
AU has a Operating Margin of 37.97%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AU outperforms 88.46% of its industry peers.
AU's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
AU has a Gross Margin of 45.19%. This is in the better half 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
The number of shares outstanding for AU has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, AU has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 6.03 indicates that AU is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of AU (6.03) is better than 69.23% of its industry peers.
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.
AU's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.92 is amongst the best of the industry. AU outperforms 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of AU (0.28) is worse than 61.54% of its industry peers.
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 | 6.03 |
ROIC/WACC2.27
WACC10.17%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.58, AU is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.21% of the companies in the same 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 of 1.98. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AU outperforms 54.49% of its industry peers.
| 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.
Measured over the past years, AU shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 16.81% on average per year.
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.
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
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.77, AU is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AU is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.90% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.77. AU is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.43, the valuation of AU can be described as reasonable.
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 (23.35), we can say AU is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.43 |
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 | 17.36 | ||
| 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 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)0.16
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%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.98, AU pays a better dividend. On top of this AU pays more dividend than 90.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
AU's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.81% |
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.
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 Cap43.60B
Revenue(TTM)10.07B
Net Income(TTM)2.47B
Analysts80
Price Target89.93 (4.11%)
Short Float %0.92%
Short Ratio1.56
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 | 19.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.43 | ||
| P/S | 4.33 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.36 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.35 | ||
| P/B | 5.67 | ||
| P/tB | 5.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)4.37
EY5.06%
EPS(NY)8.29
Fwd EY9.59%
FCF(TTM)4.98
FCFY5.76%
OCF(TTM)7.61
OCFY8.81%
SpS19.94
BVpS15.24
TBVpS15.03
PEG (NY)0.16
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 | 6.03 |
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 19.77 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.67.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for AU stock?
The dividend rating of ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC (AU) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 51.17%.