AU
Anglogold Ashanti PLC
$83.90
▼ 0.9%Updated Today 12:11 PM ET
AU at a glance — five pillars scored 0–100 from real filed financials.
Overall: Strong · 86/100. A wider, greener shape means more pillars look healthy. Dividends scores 0 when a company pays none — that is a choice, not a flaw.
▲ Up 79.8% over the last 12 months
Market Cap
$42.75B
P/E
12.31x
Forward P/E (est.)
8.79x
ROE
43.8%
Revenue Growth
20.8%
EPS Growth
83.1%
Profit Margin
31.1%
FCF Yield
2.0%
Debt / Equity
0.28x
ROIC
—
Interest Coverage
—
Current Ratio
—
Dividend Yield
4.2%
Implied Growth (rev. DCF)
—
Rating Score
86/100
Anglogold Ashanti PLC (AU) is a large-cap company in the Metals & Mining industry, part of the Materials sector of the S&P 500, with a market value around $42.75B.
Our model rates AU Strong (86/100) on growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation. The summary below is built from its filed financials and current ratios and refreshes automatically.
Technical analysis reads price and volume to judge momentum and timing. It complements the fundamentals above — it does not replace them. Here is what AU's chart says today, with each tool explained.
Trend — moving averages. A moving average is the average closing price over a window, which smooths out daily noise. AU trades near $83.90, below its 50-day average ($91.24) and 200-day average ($90.30). Price below both averages is a downtrend — momentum is against buyers for now.
Momentum — RSI. The Relative Strength Index runs 0–100 and measures how strong recent gains are versus losses. Above 70 is "overbought", below 30 "oversold". At 46 it is in neutral territory — neither stretched nor washed out.
MACD. MACD compares two moving averages to flag shifts in momentum. Its histogram is currently positive — short-term momentum is improving.
Volatility — ATR. Average True Range is the typical daily move. AU's is $4.42 (~5.3% of price), so swings of about that size each day are normal — handy for setting a stop that isn't too tight.
Support & resistance. Over the last month AU found buyers near $77.13 (support) and sellers near $97.19 (resistance); its 52-week range is $44.67–$129.14. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.
Volume. The latest session traded 0.3× the 20-day average — lighter than usual, so the move carries less conviction. Rising volume on up-days suggests real buying; on down-days, real selling.
Educational information to help you read a chart — not a recommendation or a forecast. It updates daily as the price and indicators change.
Where AU sits versus its Materials sector peers in the S&P 500.
Bands show the middle half (25th–75th percentile) of the 34 Materials companies in the S&P 500 — the peer-relative anchor professional comps analysis uses. Context only — not investment advice.
How AU stacks up against its Materials peers — valuation, profitability, and growth versus the sector median.
In the Materials sector (47 S&P 500 companies), AU ranks #6 of 47 by our overall rating. It trades at a discount versus the sector on earnings (12.3x P/E vs. 18.6x median) with a higher return on equity (43.8% vs. 16.8%) and faster revenue growth (20.8% vs. 10.1%).
P/E vs sector
12.3x
median 18.6x
ROE vs sector
43.8%
median 16.8%
Growth vs sector
20.8%
median 10.1%
Sector rank
#6
of 47 by rating
Valuation vs. quality map
The sweet spot is upper-left: more profitable (higher ROE) for a lower P/E. Dashed lines mark the sector median.
Peers are the closest Materials companies by sub-industry and size. Sector median is across all 47 S&P 500 names in the sector. Educational, not a recommendation.
The case for AU:
- Revenue is growing 20.8% a year, a sign of real demand.
- High net margins (31.1%) point to pricing power or efficiency.
- Strong return on equity (43.8%) shows capital is put to work well.
- A conservative balance sheet (debt/equity 0.3x) lowers risk.
- Pays a 4.2% dividend on top of any price gains.
- Our model's overall read is Strong (86/100).
The case against AU:
- Like any single stock, it is exposed to competition, the economic cycle, and shifts in its end markets.
Market risk — sector rotation, the economic cycle, and broad sentiment move the stock regardless of fundamentals.
On balance, the fundamentals screen favourably: Anglogold Ashanti PLC is a large-cap materials business still growing nicely, with solid profitability, and a sound balance sheet. It trades at 12.3x earnings, which our model scores Strong (86/100). Weigh this against your own goals and time horizon — this is educational information, not a recommendation.
AU — frequently asked questions
Is AU a good stock to buy?
We don't give buy or sell advice. Our model rates Anglogold Ashanti PLC Strong (86/100) based on its growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation — use that as a research starting point and make your own decision.
What is AU's rating on The Stocks School?
Anglogold Ashanti PLC currently scores 86/100 (Strong) on our transparent model, which weighs real fundamentals: growth, margins, returns on capital, balance-sheet strength, and valuation.
How our ratings work →Where does AU's data come from?
Live price data plus real fundamentals and 5-year financials pulled directly from Anglogold Ashanti PLC's SEC filings — refreshed automatically, not hand-entered.
How is the 5-year projection for AU calculated?
It's a scenario model: it grows revenue at an assumed rate, applies a profit margin and a valuation multiple, and shows the resulting share-price range. The assumptions are yours to change — it's a tool for thinking, not a prediction.
Is this AU analysis financial advice?
No. Everything on this page is educational research, not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell AU. Always do your own research and consider a licensed professional.
Data notice. Fundamentals and financial statements are sourced from company filings (SEC EDGAR) and market-data providers; prices and market caps refresh on trading days and may be delayed. Ratings, projections, technical signals, and written summaries are model- or rule-generated for education and may simplify or lag the latest filings.
Not advice. Nothing on this page is investment advice or a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial professional before investing.