ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC (AU) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:AU • GB00BRXH2664

124.295 USD
-0.2 (-0.16%)
Last: Feb 26, 2026, 12:22 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to AU. AU was compared to 156 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. AU has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. AU has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • In the past 5 years AU always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

1.2 Ratios

  • AU's Return On Assets of 17.48% is amongst the best of the industry. AU outperforms 93.59% of its industry peers.
  • AU's Return On Equity of 32.58% is amongst the best of the industry. AU outperforms 96.15% of its industry peers.
  • AU's Return On Invested Capital of 21.44% is amongst the best of the industry. AU outperforms 92.31% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 17.48%
ROE 32.58%
ROIC 21.44%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
AU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20

1.3 Margins

  • AU has a better Profit Margin (26.65%) than 86.54% of its industry peers.
  • AU's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • AU has a better Operating Margin (42.67%) than 90.38% of its industry peers.
  • AU's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • AU has a better Gross Margin (49.27%) than 81.41% of its industry peers.
  • AU's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 42.67%
PM (TTM) 26.65%
GM 49.27%
OM growth 3Y31.17%
OM growth 5Y5.42%
PM growth 3Y72.66%
PM growth 5Y4.32%
GM growth 3Y25.01%
GM growth 5Y5.3%
AU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), AU is creating value.
  • AU has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
AU Yearly Shares OutstandingAU Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 7.92 indicates that AU is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • AU has a Altman-Z score of 7.92. This is in the better half of the industry: AU outperforms 72.44% of its industry peers.
  • AU has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.72. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.72 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • AU has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.72) than 88.46% of its industry peers.
  • AU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • AU has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.27) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.27
Debt/FCF 0.72
Altman-Z 7.92
ROIC/WACC1.93
WACC11.12%
AU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.87 indicates that AU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 2.87, AU perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.62% of the companies in the same industry.
  • AU has a Quick Ratio of 2.20. This indicates that AU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • AU has a Quick ratio of 2.20. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AU outperforms 58.97% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.87
Quick Ratio 2.2
AU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • AU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 122.76%, which is quite impressive.
  • AU shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 17.21% yearly.
  • The Revenue has grown by 70.78% 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 16.58% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)122.76%
EPS 3Y110.86%
EPS 5Y17.21%
EPS Q2Q%179.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)70.78%
Revenue growth 3Y30.02%
Revenue growth 5Y16.58%
Sales Q2Q%75.31%

3.2 Future

  • AU is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -2.26% yearly.
  • AU is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.15% yearly.
EPS Next Y63.31%
EPS Next 2Y29.96%
EPS Next 3Y8.15%
EPS Next 5Y-2.26%
Revenue Next Year26.2%
Revenue Next 2Y12.98%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.15%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
AU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
AU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 22.24 indicates a rather expensive valuation of AU.
  • 80.13% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AU, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.05. AU is around the same levels.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.63 indicates a correct valuation of AU.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AU is valued a bit cheaper than 78.21% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AU to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.03), we can say AU is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.24
Fwd PE 13.63
AU Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAU Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150 200

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 92.31% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AU, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.75
EV/EBITDA N/A
AU Per share dataAU EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

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.
PEG (NY)0.35
PEG (5Y)1.29
EPS Next 2Y29.96%
EPS Next 3Y8.15%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • AU has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.86%.
  • AU's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.98. AU pays more dividend than 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
  • AU's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.80.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.86%

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
AU Yearly Dividends per shareAU Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2017 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 70.98% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AU. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The Dividend Rate of AU has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP70.98%
EPS Next 2Y29.96%
EPS Next 3Y8.15%
AU Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendAU Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B
AU Dividend Payout.AU Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.AU Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC

NYSE:AU (2/26/2026, 12:22:09 PM)

124.295

-0.2 (-0.16%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)02-20
Earnings (Next)05-08
Inst Owners76.31%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap62.74B
Revenue(TTM)9.89B
Net Income(TTM)2.64B
Analysts80
Price Target116.79 (-6.04%)
Short Float %1.08%
Short Ratio1.95
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.86%
Yearly Dividend0.53
Dividend Growth(5Y)59.59%
DP70.98%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-13
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.23%
Min EPS beat(2)0.44%
Max EPS beat(2)12.01%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)9.58%
Min EPS beat(4)0.44%
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.97%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.93%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.53%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.93%
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)11.72%
PT rev (3m)20.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)16.49%
EPS NQ rev (3m)49.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.62%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.61%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)31.76%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.39%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.33%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.24
Fwd PE 13.63
P/S 6.34
P/FCF 19.75
P/OCF 13.11
P/B 7.75
P/tB 7.86
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)5.59
EY4.5%
EPS(NY)9.12
Fwd EY7.34%
FCF(TTM)6.29
FCFY5.06%
OCF(TTM)9.48
OCFY7.63%
SpS19.6
BVpS16.03
TBVpS15.82
PEG (NY)0.35
PEG (5Y)1.29
Graham Number44.9
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 17.48%
ROE 32.58%
ROCE 31.36%
ROIC 21.44%
ROICexc 27.33%
ROICexgc 27.61%
OM 42.67%
PM (TTM) 26.65%
GM 49.27%
FCFM 32.11%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y31.17%
OM growth 5Y5.42%
PM growth 3Y72.66%
PM growth 5Y4.32%
GM growth 3Y25.01%
GM growth 5Y5.3%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.66
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.27
Debt/FCF 0.72
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales 16.24%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 120.52%
Current Ratio 2.87
Quick Ratio 2.2
Altman-Z 7.92
F-Score8
WACC11.12%
ROIC/WACC1.93
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)19.27%
Cap/Sales(5y)23.53%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)122.76%
EPS 3Y110.86%
EPS 5Y17.21%
EPS Q2Q%179.41%
EPS Next Y63.31%
EPS Next 2Y29.96%
EPS Next 3Y8.15%
EPS Next 5Y-2.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)70.78%
Revenue growth 3Y30.02%
Revenue growth 5Y16.58%
Sales Q2Q%75.31%
Revenue Next Year26.2%
Revenue Next 2Y12.98%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.15%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y159.91%
EBIT growth 3Y70.54%
EBIT growth 5Y22.89%
EBIT Next Year96.38%
EBIT Next 3Y6.48%
EBIT Next 5Y3.41%
FCF growth 1Y261.85%
FCF growth 3Y130.63%
FCF growth 5Y27.26%
OCF growth 1Y143.09%
OCF growth 3Y38.42%
OCF growth 5Y23.11%

ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC / AU FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for AU stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to AU.


What is the valuation status of ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC (AU) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC (AU). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC (AU) stock?

ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC (AU) has a profitability rating of 8 / 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 22.24 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 7.75.


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 70.98%.