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AngloGold Ashanti plc (AU) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

AngloGold Ashanti plc stock (AU) is currently trading at $89.55. AngloGold Ashanti plc PE ratio is 16.53. AngloGold Ashanti plc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 4.38. Analyst consensus price target for AU is $124.57. WallStSmart rates AU as Buy.

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AU

AngloGold Ashanti

NYSEBASIC MATERIALS
$89.55
$3.74 (4.36%)
52W$30.52
$127.01
Target$124.57+39.1%

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AU Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · AngloGold Ashanti plc (AU)

Margin of Safety
+53.8%
Strong Buy Zone
AU Fair Value
$242.89
Graham Formula
Current Price
$89.55
$153.34 below fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $242.89
Overvalued
Price $89.55
Graham IV $242.89
Analyst $124.57

AU trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $242.89, offering a 54% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

AngloGold Ashanti plc (AU) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

84
out of 100
Grade: A-
Exceptional Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in market cap, peg ratio, return on equity. Overall metrics suggest strong investment potential with favorable risk/reward.

AngloGold Ashanti plc (AU) Key Strengths (8)

Avg Score: 9.9/10
PEG RatioValuation
0.7810/10

Growing significantly faster than its price suggests

Return on EquityProfitability
34.40%10/10

Every $100 of shareholder equity generates $34 in profit

Operating MarginProfitability
47.20%10/10

Keeps $47 of every $100 in revenue after operating costs

Revenue GrowthGrowth
75.30%10/10

Revenue surging 75.30% year-over-year

EPS GrowthGrowth
63.10%10/10

Earnings per share surging 63.10% year-over-year

Profit MarginProfitability
26.70%10/10

Keeps $27 of every $100 in revenue as net profit

Institutional Own.Quality
81.59%10/10

81.59% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Market CapQuality
$43.34B9/10

Large-cap company with substantial market presence

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
9.53
Attractive
AU Target Price
$124.57
18% Upside

AngloGold Ashanti plc (AU) Areas to Watch (2)

Avg Score: 4.0/10
Price/SalesValuation
4.384/10

Premium valuation at 4.4x annual revenue

Price/BookValuation
4.994/10

Premium pricing at 5.0x book value

AngloGold Ashanti plc (AU) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 84/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a A- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 8 register as strengths (avg 9.9/10) while 2 fall into concern territory (avg 4.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.78) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 34.40%, Operating Margin at 47.20%, Profit Margin at 26.70%. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 75.30%, EPS Growth at 63.10%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Price/Sales, Price/Book. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (4.38), Price/Book (4.99) suggest expensive pricing.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Price/Sales improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 34.40% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 75.30% strong but requiring continuation.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate risk investment. The weight of evidence leans positive, with more strengths than concerns. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

The combination of PEG Ratio and Return on Equity makes a compelling case at current levels. The key risk is Price/Sales, but the overall fundamental picture is positive with a clear path to maintaining or improving the current A- grade.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

AU Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

AU's Price-to-Sales ratio of 4.38x trades 96% above its historical average of 2.24x (94th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 24% below its historical high of 5.78x set in Mar 2026, and 776% above its historical low of 0.5x in Aug 2018. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~5.8x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for AngloGold Ashanti plc (AU) · BASIC MATERIALSGOLD

The Big Picture

AngloGold Ashanti plc is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 9.9B with 75% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 26.7%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.

Key Findings

Strong Revenue Growth

Revenue growing at 75% YoY, reaching 9.9B. This pace significantly outperforms most GOLD peers.

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 34.4% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

What to Watch Next

Growth sustainability: can AngloGold Ashanti plc maintain 75%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?

Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 5.0%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.

Sector dynamics: monitor GOLD industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact AngloGold Ashanti plc.

Bottom Line

AngloGold Ashanti plc offers an attractive blend of growth (75% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About AngloGold Ashanti plc(AU)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

BASIC MATERIALS

Industry

GOLD

Country

USA

AngloGold Ashanti Limited is a gold mining company. The company is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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