Anglogold Ashanti PLC (AU) Stock Analysis
Verdict: BUY
Operational turnaround and consecutive EPS beats collide with a sharp technical correction, creating a value play for gold-bullish accounts.
Investment score: 68/100
Analysis as of
Is Anglogold Ashanti PLC stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
AU is a fundamentally improving gold major trading at a technical discount. Despite the recent price bleed, its high margins and earnings surprise history support a recovery toward the $97 consensus target.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 75/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 70/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 35/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 85/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 50/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 80/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 65/100 (weight 15%)
Anglogold Ashanti PLC opportunities and risks
What speaks for AU
- Aggressive Earnings Growth Outperforming Peers
What speaks against AU
- Gold Price Sensitivity (High Beta to Commodity)
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AU | 11.1x | 3.5x | 5.3x | 52.2% | 31.1% | 10.4% |
| NEM | 11.7x | 4.0x | 5.6x | 55.1% | 34.6% | 12.7% |
| RGLD | 22.8x | 10.2x | 13.3x | 68.5% | 48.5% | -1.8% |
| CDE | 11.8x | 3.8x | 7.2x | 50.8% | 31.1% | 9.5% |
| SSRM | 22.5x | 2.8x | 5.9x | 55.8% | 12.2% | 9.0% |
| AUGO | 45.3x | 3.7x | 12.1x | 56.4% | 7.8% | 4.2% |
| Peer median | 22.5x | 3.8x | 7.2x | 55.8% | 31.1% | 9.0% |
Frequently asked questions about Anglogold Ashanti PLC (AU)
Is AU stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Anglogold Ashanti PLC as BUY with an investment score of 68/100. AU is a fundamentally improving gold major trading at a technical discount. Despite the recent price bleed, its high margins and earnings surprise history support a recovery toward the $97 consensus target. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is AU stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for AU is BUY with an investment score of 68/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.