AngloGold Ashanti plc (AU)vsThe Boeing Company (BA)
AU
AngloGold Ashanti plc
$89.55
+4.36%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $43.34B
BA
The Boeing Company
$199.61
+1.62%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $154.36B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
The Boeing Company generates 804% more annual revenue ($89.46B vs $9.89B). AU leads profitability with a 26.7% profit margin vs 2.5%. AU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.78. AU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 84/100 (A-).
AU
Exceptional Buy84
out of 100
Grade: A-
BA
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+53.8%
Fair Value
$242.89
Current Price
$89.55
$153.34 discount
Margin of Safety
-1083.9%
Fair Value
$16.86
Current Price
$199.61
$182.75 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 34 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 47.2%
Revenue surging 75.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 63.1% YoY
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 57.1% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
ROE of 2.9% — below average capital efficiency
2.5% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AU
The strongest argument for AU centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.7% and operating margin at 47.2%. Revenue growth of 75.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : BA
The strongest argument for BA centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 57.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AU
No major red flags identified for AU, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : BA
The primary concerns for BA are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 79.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 9.92 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AU profiles as a growth stock while BA is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.10 — expect wider price swings.
AU is growing revenue faster at 75.3% — sustainability is the question.
AU generates stronger free cash flow (917M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AU scores higher overall (84/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 26.7% margins and 75.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
AngloGold Ashanti plc
BASIC MATERIALS · GOLD · USA
AngloGold Ashanti Limited is a gold mining company. The company is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Visit Website →The Boeing Company
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
The Boeing Company is an American multinational corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells airplanes, rotorcraft, rockets, satellites, telecommunications equipment, and missiles worldwide. The company also provides leasing and product support services.
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