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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC (AU) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

42.88  -0.35 (-0.81%)

After market: 42.8 -0.08 (-0.19%)

Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to AU. AU was compared to 154 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. AU scores excellent on profitability, but 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 was profitable.
AU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
AU had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
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 7.63%, AU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.77% of the companies in the same industry.
AU has a Return On Equity of 15.15%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AU outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
AU has a Return On Invested Capital of 10.92%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AU outperforms 88.31% 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 8.83%.
The 3 year average ROIC (9.08%) for AU is below the current ROIC(10.92%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.63%
ROE 15.15%
ROIC 10.92%
ROA(3y)2.55%
ROA(5y)5.64%
ROE(3y)4.86%
ROE(5y)11.27%
ROIC(3y)9.08%
ROIC(5y)10.81%
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 17.33%, AU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AU has grown nicely.
AU's Operating Margin of 28.03% is amongst the best of the industry. AU outperforms 84.42% of its industry peers.
AU's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
AU has a better Gross Margin (35.73%) than 77.27% of its industry peers.
AU's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 28.03%
PM (TTM) 17.33%
GM 35.73%
OM growth 3Y10.64%
OM growth 5Y9.21%
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.
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.
The debt/assets ratio for AU has been reduced compared to a year ago.
AU Yearly Shares OutstandingAU Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
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 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

AU has an Altman-Z score of 3.81. This indicates that AU is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
AU's Altman-Z score of 3.81 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AU outperforms 64.94% of its industry peers.
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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.45, AU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
AU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.30. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
AU has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.30. This is in the lower half of the industry: AU underperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
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 3.81
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC10.12%
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 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.18 indicates that AU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
AU has a Current ratio of 2.18. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AU outperforms 50.65% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.44 indicates that AU should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of AU (1.44) is comparable to the rest of the 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 2024 1B 2B 3B

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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.
AU shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -100.00% yearly.
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%N/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.92%
Revenue growth 3Y-14.18%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%N/A

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.
AU is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.60% yearly.
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

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.42 indicates a correct valuation of AU.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AU is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.12% of the companies are valued more expensively.
AU's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.91.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 257.67 indicates a quite expensive valuation of AU.
AU's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AU to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.85), we can say AU is valued expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.42
Fwd PE 257.67
AU Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAU Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150 200 250

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of AU indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AU is cheaper than 74.03% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 24.59
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

The 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)0
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 2.25%. 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 3.00. AU pays more dividend than 81.17% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, AU has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.25%

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.
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

24.30% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AU. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
AU's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth 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 (5/22/2025, 7:41:06 PM)

After market: 42.8 -0.08 (-0.19%)

42.88

-0.35 (-0.81%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)05-09 2025-05-09/bmo
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners73.13%
Inst Owner Change-30.28%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap21.59B
Analysts78.46
Price Target40.29 (-6.04%)
Short Float %0.88%
Short Ratio1.33
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.25%
Yearly Dividend0.53
Dividend Growth(5Y)59.59%
DP24.3%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date05-30 2025-05-30 (0.125)
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)15.33%
PT rev (3m)25.4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.16%
EPS NY rev (1m)11.61%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)9.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)7.62%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.42
Fwd PE 257.67
P/S 3.73
P/FCF 24.59
P/OCF 10.97
P/B 3.26
P/tB 3.31
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)2.78
EY6.48%
EPS(NY)0.17
Fwd EY0.39%
FCF(TTM)1.74
FCFY4.07%
OCF(TTM)3.91
OCFY9.12%
SpS11.51
BVpS13.17
TBVpS12.97
PEG (NY)0
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.63%
ROE 15.15%
ROCE 13.86%
ROIC 10.92%
ROICexc 12.43%
ROICexgc 12.55%
OM 28.03%
PM (TTM) 17.33%
GM 35.73%
FCFM 15.16%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y3.99%
ROICexcg 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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.44
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 3.81
F-Score7
WACC10.12%
ROIC/WACC1.08
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%N/A
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%N/A
Revenue Next Year5.2%
Revenue Next 2Y4.61%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.65%
Revenue Next 5Y3.6%
EBIT growth 1Y167.11%
EBIT growth 3Y24.87%
EBIT growth 5Y20.62%
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%