ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC (AU)
GB00BRXH2664 - Common Stock
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to AU. AU was compared to 156 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 has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
AU had negative earnings in the past year.
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 (-2.81%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Equity value of -5.94%, AU is not doing good in the industry: 62.18% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Return On Invested Capital of AU (6.70%) is better than 71.15% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for AU is in line with the industry average of 8.80%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.81% | ||
| ROE | -5.94% | ||
| ROIC | 6.7% |
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
AU has a better Operating Margin (13.27%) than 71.15% of its industry peers.
AU's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of AU (22.50%) is better than 61.54% of its industry peers.
AU's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), AU is destroying value.
AU has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
AU has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
AU has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.99 indicates that AU is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.99, AU is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.41% of the companies in the same industry.
AU has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.54. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as AU would need 8.54 years to pay back of all of its debts.
AU has a better Debt to FCF ratio (8.54) than 63.46% of its industry peers.
AU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51. This is a neutral value indicating AU is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.51, AU is doing worse than 78.21% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.99 |
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC10.16%
2.3 Liquidity
AU has a Current Ratio of 1.83. This is a normal value and indicates that AU is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.83, AU is doing worse than 62.82% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.19 indicates that AU should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.19, AU is not doing good in the industry: 60.26% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.19 |
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.
Looking at the last year, AU shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -18.92% in the last year.
AU shows a very negative growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -14.18% yearly.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, AU will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 286602.00% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, AU will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.60% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6507815649500988000%
EPS Next 2Y10459537654.06%
EPS Next 3Y34513300%
EPS Next 5Y286602%
Revenue Next Year5.2%
Revenue Next 2Y4.61%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.65%
Revenue Next 5Y3.6%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 164.20, the valuation of AU can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AU indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: AU is more expensive than 61.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.93, AU is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 164.2 |
4.2 Price Multiples
AU's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AU is cheaper than 68.59% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 38.72 | ||
| 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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as AU's earnings are expected to grow with 34513300.00% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y10459537654.06%
EPS Next 3Y34513300%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AU has a yearly dividend return of 0.83%, which is pretty low.
AU's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.91.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.83, AU pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.16.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.83% |
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 has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
AU's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-47.23%
EPS Next 2Y10459537654.06%
EPS Next 3Y34513300%
ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC
NYSE:AU (12/6/2024, 4:30:39 PM)
After market: 24.99 +0.06 (+0.24%)24.93
-0.72 (-2.81%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
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| Dividend Yield | 0.83% |
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 164.2 | ||
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| ROA | -2.81% | ||
| ROE | -5.94% | ||
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| OM | 13.27% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 22.5% | ||
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Asset Turnover0.55
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| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
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| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
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| Current Ratio | 1.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.19 | ||
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Revenue growth 3Y-14.18%
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