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ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC (AU) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

54.71  -1.08 (-1.94%)

After market: 54.87 +0.16 (+0.29%)

Fundamental Rating

8

Overall AU gets a fundamental rating of 8 out of 10. We evaluated AU against 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 valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! Finally AU also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, AU could be worth investigating further for value and dividend and quality investing!.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year AU was profitable.
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.
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

The Return On Assets of AU (14.35%) is better than 93.59% of its industry peers.
AU's Return On Equity of 27.35% is amongst the best of the industry. AU outperforms 96.79% of its industry peers.
AU has a Return On Invested Capital of 19.74%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AU outperforms 96.79% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for AU is below the industry average of 12.33%.
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 RankSector 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%
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

AU has a Profit Margin of 22.19%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AU outperforms 88.46% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AU has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 35.00%, AU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.82% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AU has grown nicely.
AU has a Gross Margin of 42.65%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AU outperforms 81.41% of its industry peers.
AU's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
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 well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so AU is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for AU has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, AU has more shares outstanding
AU has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 4.81. This indicates that AU is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
AU has a better Altman-Z score (4.81) than 71.79% of its industry peers.
AU has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.31. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.31 years to pay back of all of its debts.
AU has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.31. This is amongst the best in the industry. AU outperforms 85.90% 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: 60.90% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.29
Debt/FCF 1.31
Altman-Z 4.81
ROIC/WACC1.97
WACC10.01%
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 2.99 indicates that AU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
AU has a better Current ratio (2.99) than 60.90% of its industry peers.
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.
AU has a Quick ratio of 2.22. This is in the better half of the industry: AU outperforms 62.18% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.99
Quick Ratio 2.22
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

AU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 517.47%, which is quite impressive.
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%.
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 decrease by -1.98% on average over the next years.
AU is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.28% yearly.
EPS Next Y81.92%
EPS Next 2Y36.7%
EPS Next 3Y18.18%
EPS Next 5Y-1.98%
Revenue Next Year48.34%
Revenue Next 2Y22.78%
Revenue Next 3Y12.31%
Revenue Next 5Y8.28%

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 decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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 2029 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.63 indicates a correct valuation of AU.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AU indicates a rather cheap valuation: AU is cheaper than 82.05% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.93. AU is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.28, the valuation of AU can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AU is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.56% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.31, AU is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.63
Fwd PE 11.28
AU Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAU Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, AU is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.82% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.62
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.
AU's earnings are expected to grow with 18.18% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.19
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y36.7%
EPS Next 3Y18.18%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.51%, AU is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.84, AU pays a better dividend. On top of this AU pays more dividend than 94.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
AU's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.39.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.51%

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.
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 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

AU pays out 39.60% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP39.6%
EPS Next 2Y36.7%
EPS Next 3Y18.18%
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 (8/14/2025, 7:14:45 PM)

After market: 54.87 +0.16 (+0.29%)

54.71

-1.08 (-1.94%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)08-01 2025-08-01/bmo
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners72.46%
Inst Owner Change-0.37%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap27.58B
Analysts78.57
Price Target51.61 (-5.67%)
Short Float %1.94%
Short Ratio2.76
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.51%
Yearly Dividend0.53
Dividend Growth(5Y)59.59%
DP39.6%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date08-22 2025-08-22 (0.675)
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)11.21%
PT rev (3m)28.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.25%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.12%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)23.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.58%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)7.1%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.63
Fwd PE 11.28
P/S 3.02
P/FCF 15.62
P/OCF 9.14
P/B 3.72
P/tB 3.77
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)3.5
EY6.4%
EPS(NY)4.85
Fwd EY8.86%
FCF(TTM)3.5
FCFY6.4%
OCF(TTM)5.99
OCFY10.95%
SpS18.13
BVpS14.71
TBVpS14.51
PEG (NY)0.19
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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%
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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.65
Health
Industry RankSector 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 4.81
F-Score8
WACC10.01%
ROIC/WACC1.97
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 Y81.92%
EPS Next 2Y36.7%
EPS Next 3Y18.18%
EPS Next 5Y-1.98%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)26.43%
Revenue growth 3Y12.87%
Revenue growth 5Y10.45%
Sales Q2Q%77.05%
Revenue Next Year48.34%
Revenue Next 2Y22.78%
Revenue Next 3Y12.31%
Revenue Next 5Y8.28%
EBIT growth 1Y167.11%
EBIT growth 3Y24.87%
EBIT growth 5Y20.62%
EBIT Next Year198.1%
EBIT Next 3Y40.08%
EBIT Next 5Y15.92%
FCF growth 1Y1978.72%
FCF growth 3Y54.09%
FCF growth 5Y20.61%
OCF growth 1Y173.21%
OCF growth 3Y15.78%
OCF growth 5Y13.45%