ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI PLC (AU) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:AU - GB00BRXH2664 - Common Stock
65.99 USD
-1.11 (-1.65%)
AU gets a fundamental rating of 8 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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 may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth With these ratings, AU could be worth investigating further for value and quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year AU was profitable.
AU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years AU 4 years were profitable.
AU had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of AU (14.35%) is better than 94.87% of its industry peers.
AU has a Return On Equity of 27.35%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AU outperforms 96.79% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of AU (19.74%) is better than 96.79% of its industry peers.
AU had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.08%. This is below the industry average of 12.92%.
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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 22.19%, AU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.46% of the companies in the same industry.
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 87.18% of the companies in the same industry.
AU's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
AU's Gross Margin of 42.65% is amongst the best of the industry. AU outperforms 80.13% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AU has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
AU has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, AU has more shares outstanding
AU has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for AU has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 5.33 indicates that AU is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
AU has a Altman-Z score of 5.33. This is in the better half of the industry: AU outperforms 71.15% 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of AU (1.31) is better than 86.54% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29 indicates that AU is not too dependend on debt financing.
AU has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.29) than 61.54% of its industry peers.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.31 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.33 |
ROIC/WACC1.9
WACC10.37%
2.3 Liquidity
AU has a Current Ratio of 2.99. This indicates that AU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of AU (2.99) is better than 60.90% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.22 indicates that AU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
AU's Quick ratio of 2.22 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AU outperforms 63.46% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.22 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 517.47% over the past year.
AU shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 16.81% yearly.
AU shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 26.43%.
Measured over the past years, AU shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.45% on average per year.
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 -1.30% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.28% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y101.36%
EPS Next 2Y42.07%
EPS Next 3Y23.28%
EPS Next 5Y-1.3%
Revenue Next Year56.52%
Revenue Next 2Y24.9%
Revenue Next 3Y14.16%
Revenue Next 5Y8.28%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.85, AU is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AU is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.69% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.27, AU is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.60, which indicates a correct valuation of AU.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AU indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AU is cheaper than 72.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AU to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.77), we can say AU is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
83.97% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AU, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.86 | ||
| 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.
The excellent profitability rating of AU may justify a higher PE ratio.
AU's earnings are expected to grow with 23.28% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.19
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y42.07%
EPS Next 3Y23.28%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.46%, AU has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.51, AU pays a better dividend. On top of this AU pays more dividend than 90.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
AU's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.46% |
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 pays out 39.60% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP39.6%
EPS Next 2Y42.07%
EPS Next 3Y23.28%
NYSE:AU (9/16/2025, 3:06:10 PM)
65.99
-1.11 (-1.65%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners72.46%
Inst Owner Change-0.37%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap33.31B
Analysts77.33
Price Target52.02 (-21.17%)
Short Float %1.77%
Short Ratio3.14
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.46% |
Yearly Dividend0.53
Dividend Growth(5Y)59.59%
DP39.6%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
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)0.79%
PT rev (3m)24.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.42%
EPS NQ rev (3m)8.72%
EPS NY rev (1m)10.69%
EPS NY rev (3m)22.68%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)5.51%
Revenue NY rev (3m)8.58%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.6 | ||
| P/S | 3.64 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.86 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.03 | ||
| P/B | 4.49 | ||
| P/tB | 4.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)3.5
EY5.3%
EPS(NY)5.24
Fwd EY7.94%
FCF(TTM)3.5
FCFY5.3%
OCF(TTM)5.98
OCFY9.06%
SpS18.11
BVpS14.69
TBVpS14.49
PEG (NY)0.19
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 5.33 |
F-Score8
WACC10.37%
ROIC/WACC1.9
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 Y101.36%
EPS Next 2Y42.07%
EPS Next 3Y23.28%
EPS Next 5Y-1.3%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)26.43%
Revenue growth 3Y12.87%
Revenue growth 5Y10.45%
Sales Q2Q%77.05%
Revenue Next Year56.52%
Revenue Next 2Y24.9%
Revenue Next 3Y14.16%
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 5Y15.88%
FCF growth 1Y1978.72%
FCF growth 3Y54.09%
FCF growth 5Y20.61%
OCF growth 1Y173.21%
OCF growth 3Y15.78%
OCF growth 5Y13.45%