ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC (AU)

GB00BRXH2664 - Common Stock

27.11  +0.01 (+0.04%)

After market: 27.11 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to AU. AU was compared to 157 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. While AU is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. AU is valued expensive and 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.
In multiple years AU reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years AU always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.

1.2 Ratios

AU has a Return On Assets of -2.87%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AU outperforms 42.68% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -6.33%, AU is doing worse than 60.51% of the companies in the same industry.
AU's Return On Invested Capital of 6.88% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AU outperforms 72.61% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AU is in line with the industry average of 8.91%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.87%
ROE -6.33%
ROIC 6.88%
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

Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.27%, AU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.34% of the companies in the same industry.
AU's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
AU's Gross Margin of 22.50% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AU outperforms 62.42% of its industry peers.
AU's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%

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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
AU has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.29 indicates that AU is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.29, AU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.15% of the companies in the same industry.
AU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.58. This is a neutral value indicating AU is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
AU has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.58) than 80.25% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.58
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 3.29
ROIC/WACC0.78
WACC8.82%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.80 indicates that AU should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.80, AU is not doing good in the industry: 62.42% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 1.12 indicates that AU should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.12, AU is not doing good in the industry: 60.51% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.8
Quick Ratio 1.12

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for AU have decreased strongly by -200.80% in the last year.
AU shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.80%.
Measured over the past years, AU shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.55% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-200.8%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-322.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.8%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.09%
Revenue growth 5Y6.55%
Sales Q2Q%2.13%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.04% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, AU will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.88% on average per year.
EPS Next Y78.73%
EPS Next 2Y43.68%
EPS Next 3Y25.22%
EPS Next 5Y4.04%
Revenue Next Year16.87%
Revenue Next 2Y12.46%
Revenue Next 3Y8.56%
Revenue Next 5Y6.88%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for AU. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
AU is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.38.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AU is valued a bit cheaper than 78.98% of the companies in the same industry.
AU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 20.59.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 10.38

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
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 25.22% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y43.68%
EPS Next 3Y25.22%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.72%, AU is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
AU's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.66.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.30, AU's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.72%

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.
The dividend of AU decreased 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 slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP-45.53%
EPS Next 2Y43.68%
EPS Next 3Y25.22%

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GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
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Fwd PE 10.38
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ROA -2.87%
ROE -6.33%
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OM 13.27%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 22.5%
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Asset Turnover0.56
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Debt/Equity 0.58
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Quick Ratio 1.12
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EPS 1Y (TTM)-200.8%
EPS 3YN/A
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EPS Next Y78.73%
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