AngloGold Ashanti plc (AU)vsTanzanian Royalty Exploration Corp (TRX)
AU
AngloGold Ashanti plc
$84.12
-8.73%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $42.69B
TRX
Tanzanian Royalty Exploration Corp
$1.05
-1.87%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $301.35M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
AngloGold Ashanti plc generates 11633% more annual revenue ($11.17B vs $95.17M). AU leads profitability with a 31.1% profit margin vs -23.4%. 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-
TRX
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 41 in profit
Keeps 31 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 56.1%
Revenue surging 64.9% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 185.2% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Revenue surging 274.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 254.9% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -8.8% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AU
The strongest argument for AU centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.1% and operating margin at 56.1%. Revenue growth of 64.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TRX
The strongest argument for TRX centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 274.1% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.00 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AU
No major red flags identified for AU, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : TRX
The primary concerns for TRX are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AU profiles as a growth stock while TRX is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TRX carries more volatility with a beta of 0.86 — expect wider price swings.
TRX is growing revenue faster at 274.1% — sustainability is the question.
AU generates stronger free cash flow (1.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AU scores higher overall (84/100 vs 46/100), backed by strong 31.1% margins and 64.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "Hold" 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 →Tanzanian Royalty Exploration Corp
BASIC MATERIALS · GOLD · USA
Tanzanian Gold Corporation is engaged in the exploration and development of mineral property interests in the United Republic of Tanzania. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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