ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC (AU) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:AU - GB00BRXH2664 - Common Stock
82.355 USD
+2.26 (+2.82%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 8 out of 10 to AU. AU was compared to 154 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 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.
AU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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 has a better Return On Assets (14.35%) than 94.16% of its industry peers.
AU has a Return On Equity of 27.35%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AU outperforms 95.45% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 19.74%, AU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.45% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for AU is below the industry average of 12.85%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (19.74%) for AU is above the 3 year average (9.08%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.35% | ||
| ROE | 27.35% | ||
| ROIC | 19.74% |
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
The Profit Margin of AU (22.19%) is better than 87.01% of its industry peers.
AU's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 35.00%, AU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.42% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AU has grown nicely.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 42.65%, AU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
AU's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 22.19% | ||
| GM | 42.65% |
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
Compared to 5 years ago, AU has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for AU has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
AU has an Altman-Z score of 5.91. This indicates that AU is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
AU has a Altman-Z score of 5.91. This is in the better half of the industry: AU outperforms 69.48% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of AU is 1.31, which is an excellent value as it means it would take AU, only 1.31 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
AU has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.31. This is amongst the best in the industry. AU outperforms 85.06% of its industry peers.
AU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.29, AU is not doing good in the industry: 62.99% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.31 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.91 |
ROIC/WACC2.09
WACC9.46%
2.3 Liquidity
AU has a Current Ratio of 2.99. 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 2.99, AU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.34% of the companies in the same industry.
AU has a Quick Ratio of 2.22. This indicates that AU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 2.22, AU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.04% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.22 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 517.47% over the past year.
AU shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 16.81% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 26.43% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
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%120%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)26.43%
Revenue growth 3Y12.87%
Revenue growth 5Y10.45%
Sales Q2Q%77.05%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.97% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
AU is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 13.47% yearly.
EPS Next Y156.27%
EPS Next 2Y71.54%
EPS Next 3Y43.94%
EPS Next 5Y14.97%
Revenue Next Year64.34%
Revenue Next 2Y35.35%
Revenue Next 3Y22.51%
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.
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
AU is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.53.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AU is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.03% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of AU to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.51), we can say AU is valued inline with the index average.
AU is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.79.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AU is valued a bit cheaper than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
AU is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.98, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.79 |
4.2 Price Multiples
AU's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. AU is cheaper than 81.17% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as AU's earnings are expected to grow with 43.94% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.15
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y71.54%
EPS Next 3Y43.94%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.13%.
AU's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.63. AU pays more dividend than 91.56% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, AU pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.13% |
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
AU pays out 39.60% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
AU's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP39.6%
EPS Next 2Y71.54%
EPS Next 3Y43.94%
NYSE:AU (11/19/2025, 12:50:05 PM)
82.355
+2.26 (+2.82%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners74.78%
Inst Owner Change-4.55%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap41.57B
Revenue(TTM)9.14B
Net Income(TTM)2.03B
Analysts80
Price Target83.13 (0.94%)
Short Float %1.32%
Short Ratio2.04
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.13% |
Yearly Dividend0.53
Dividend Growth(5Y)59.59%
DP39.6%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)12.93%
Min EPS beat(2)12.11%
Max EPS beat(2)13.75%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-11.04%
Min EPS beat(4)-36.47%
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)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.03%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.47%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.59%
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)46.58%
PT rev (3m)61.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.61%
EPS NY rev (1m)22.96%
EPS NY rev (3m)40.87%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)5%
Revenue NY rev (3m)10.78%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.79 | ||
| P/S | 4.55 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.54 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.77 | ||
| P/B | 5.61 | ||
| P/tB | 5.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)3.5
EY4.25%
EPS(NY)7.64
Fwd EY9.27%
FCF(TTM)3.5
FCFY4.25%
OCF(TTM)5.98
OCFY7.26%
SpS18.11
BVpS14.69
TBVpS14.49
PEG (NY)0.15
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number34.02
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.35% | ||
| ROE | 27.35% | ||
| ROCE | 25.02% | ||
| ROIC | 19.74% | ||
| ROICexc | 23.4% | ||
| ROICexgc | 23.63% | ||
| OM | 35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 22.19% | ||
| GM | 42.65% | ||
| FCFM | 19.32% |
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 Turnover0.65
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.31 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | 13.71% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 87.08% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.91 |
F-Score8
WACC9.46%
ROIC/WACC2.09
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%120%
EPS Next Y156.27%
EPS Next 2Y71.54%
EPS Next 3Y43.94%
EPS Next 5Y14.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)26.43%
Revenue growth 3Y12.87%
Revenue growth 5Y10.45%
Sales Q2Q%77.05%
Revenue Next Year64.34%
Revenue Next 2Y35.35%
Revenue Next 3Y22.51%
Revenue Next 5Y13.47%
EBIT growth 1Y167.11%
EBIT growth 3Y24.87%
EBIT growth 5Y20.62%
EBIT Next Year215.14%
EBIT Next 3Y41.68%
EBIT Next 5Y15.88%
FCF growth 1Y1978.72%
FCF growth 3Y54.09%
FCF growth 5Y20.61%
OCF growth 1Y173.21%
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 7 / 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 23.53 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.61.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for AU stock?
The dividend rating of ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC (AU) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 39.6%.