Is AU a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, AngloGold Ashanti PLC (AU) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 48.3/100. It is ranked #1,868 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 35/100, Value 52/100, Momentum 83/100. The timing signal is "Neutral". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for AU?

AngloGold Ashanti PLC (AU) has a "Hold" rating and 3-star score. The composite score of 48.3 ranks it #1,868 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is AU in?

AngloGold Ashanti PLC operates in the Materials sector (Precious Metals industry) with a market cap of $45.03 billion. It is classified as a large-cap stock.

Does AU pay a dividend?

AU does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.

What is AU's P/E ratio?

P/E ratio data is not currently available for AU, which may indicate the company is not yet profitable.

How profitable is AU?

AU's quality factor score is 35/100. Gross margin: 38.8%. ROE: 63.3% vs sector average 2.6%. Margins are moderate to low, reflecting competitive market dynamics.

How is AU valued compared to peers?

AU's value factor score is 52/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: , EV/EBITDA 12.6x. Valuation is roughly in line with peers.

What is AU's debt level?

AU's debt-to-equity ratio is 31%. Sector average: 41%. Low leverage suggests conservative financial management.

AU has a beta of 0.80, meaning it is less volatile than the market. Stability score: 53/100.

Does AU have high short interest?

AU's short interest factor score is 26/100 (higher = less short selling). Elevated short interest may indicate bearish sentiment or short squeeze potential.

AU Stock Analysis: Hold (Score 48.3/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
AU	-2.22%	+18.07%	-20.78%	+18.69%	+169.20%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLB	-0.10%	+2.69%	-4.89%	+11.16%	-42.06%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	+0.09%	+1.66%	-4.86%	-3.83%	+16.17%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	-2.31%	+16.40%	-15.92%	+22.52%	+153.03%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	-2.12%	+15.38%	-15.89%	+7.53%	+211.27%	-	-	-

Metric	AU	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	12.5x	-53%
EV/EBITDA	12.6x	+124%
Price / Book	7.9x

Stock Entity	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E Ratio	ROE	Gross Margin	Net Margin	Rev Growth	D/E Ratio	Market Cap	Compare
NTR Nutrien Ltd.	57	37	70	65	55.5x	11.5%	29.0%	2.7%	-	52.0x	$36.4B	VS
CF CF Industries Holdings, Inc.	56	50	71	63	12.0x	21.1%	36.2%	24.9%	5.5%	41.0x	$21.0B	VS
UAN CVR PARTNERS, LP	55	50	69	67	11.6x	42.4%	28.5%	17.8%	23.1%	265.0x	$1.4B	VS
NWPX NORTHWEST PIPE CO	55	50	65	69	20.8x	9.3%	19.4%	6.8%	16.7%	47.0x	$733M	VS
KOP Koppers Holdings Inc.	53	50	73	61	16.1x	7.9%	22.9%	2.1%	-13.8%	162.0x	$745M	VS
NGVT Ingevity Corp	53	50	68	67	53.4x	-638.7%	38.1%	-12.1%	-14.7%	5,459.0x	$2.5B	VS
SEE SEALED AIR CORP/DE	52	50	67	61	11.2x	44.7%	30.2%	10.4%	0.5%	318.0x	$6.2B	VS
ACU ACME UNITED CORP	51	50	71	50	16.2x	9.0%	39.4%	5.2%	-11.5%	45.0x	$167M	VS
ECVT Ecovyst Inc.	51	47	49	69	-	-10.4%	22.7%	-7.1%	12.1%	65.0x	$1.4B	VS
BW Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.	51	50	40	80	43.5x	-	25.2%	-7.9%	-36.2%	-	$2.0B	VS
AU AngloGold Ashanti PLC	48	35	52	83	-	63.3%	38.8%	19.7%	-	31.0x	$45.0B

Key Ratio	TTM	2024	2023	2022	2021
Gross Margin %	0.4%	0.4%	0.2%	0.3%	0.3%
Operating Margin %	0.2%	0.2%	-0.1%	0.0%	0.2%
EBITDA Margin %	0.2%	0.2%	-0.1%	0.1%	0.2%
Net Margin %	0.2%	0.2%	-0.1%	0.1%	0.2%
FCF Margin %	-57.3%	-57.3%	6.7%	0.6%	-
ROE %	0.6%	0.2%	-0.1%	0.1%	0.2%
ROA %	0.3%	0.1%	-0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
ROIC %	10.7%	10.7%	-4.3%	3.4%	12.8%

Line Item	TTM	2024	2023	2022	2021
	$5.3B	$5.3B	$4.4B	$4.4B	$4.0B
	$2.1B	$2.1B	$1.0B	$1.1B	$1.2B
Gross Margin	38.8%	38.8%	23.2%	25.9%	29.0%
	—	$0	$0	$0	$0
	$981M	$981M	-$275M	$215M	$797M
EBIT	$981M	$981M	-$275M	$215M	$797M
EBITDA	$1.0B	$1.0B	-$222M	$251M	$996M
Operating Margin	18.4%	18.4%	-6.2%	4.9%	19.8%
EBITDA Margin	19.7%	19.7%	-5.0%	5.8%	24.7%
	—	—	—	—	$311M
	$1.0B	$1.0B	-$222M	$251M	$638M
Net Margin	19.7%	19.7%	-5.0%	5.8%	15.8%
	-	-	-	$0.55	$1.46
Diluted EPS	-	-	-	$0.55	$1.46

AngloGold Ashanti PLC (AU) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does AngloGold Ashanti PLC Do?

AngloGold Ashanti plc operates as a gold mining company in Africa, the Americas, and Australia. The company explores for gold. Its flagship property is a 100% owned Geita project located in the Lake Victoria goldfields of the Mwanza region in north-western Tanzania. The company also owns 100% interest in the Iduapriem mine which covers 137 square kilometers located in the western region of Ghana; Obuasi project located in Ghana; AGA Mineração in Brazil; Serra Grande located in central Brazil in the state of Goiás; Greenfield Projects in the Beatty district in Nevada; and Sunrise Dam in Australia. It also holds 92.5% interest in the Cerro Vanguardia project situated in Argentina; 70% interest in the Tropicana property in Australia; and 85% interest in the Siguiri project in Guinea. The company also explores for silver and sulphuric acid. AngloGold Ashanti plc was incorporated in 1944 and is headquartered in Greenwood, Colorado. AngloGold Ashanti PLC (AU) is classified as a large-cap stock in the Materials sector, specifically within the Precious Metals industry. The company is led by CEO Alberto Calderon Zuleta. With a market capitalization of $45.0B, AU is one of the prominent companies in the Materials sector.

AngloGold Ashanti PLC (AU) Stock Rating — Hold (April 2026)

As of April 2026, AngloGold Ashanti PLC receives a Hold rating with a composite score of 48.3/100 and 3 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.AU ranks #1,868 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Materials sector, AngloGold Ashanti PLC ranks #131 of 282 stocks, placing it in the upper half of its Materials peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

AU Stock Price and 52-Week Range

AngloGold Ashanti PLC (AU) currently trades at $101.22. The 52-week high for AU is $128.53, which means the stock is currently trading -21.3% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $31.91, putting the stock 217.2% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 0 shares, suggesting relatively thin trading activity.

Is AU Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

AngloGold Ashanti PLC (AU) carries a value factor score of 52/100 in the Blank Capital model, indicating fair valuation relative to historical norms. The price-to-book ratio stands at 7.89x, versus the sector average of 2.71x. The price-to-sales ratio is 2.45x, compared to 0.75x for the average Materials stock. On an enterprise value basis, AU trades at 12.61x EV/EBITDA, versus 5.63x for the sector.

Overall, AU's valuation appears roughly in line with sector benchmarks, suggesting the market is pricing the stock fairly given its current fundamentals and growth trajectory. Neither deep value nor significantly overpriced, the stock occupies a middle ground on valuation.

AngloGold Ashanti PLC Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

AngloGold Ashanti PLC (AU) earns a quality factor score of 35/100, signaling below-average profitability metrics relative to the broader market. The return on equity (ROE) is 63.3%, compared to the Materials sector average of 2.6%, which demonstrates strong shareholder value creation. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 31.9% versus the sector average of 0.6%.

On a margin basis, AngloGold Ashanti PLC reports gross margins of 38.8%, compared to 30.1% for the sector. The operating margin is 18.4% (sector: 6.0%). Net profit margin stands at 19.7%, versus 3.0% for the average Materials stock. Profitability is below benchmark levels, which may reflect industry headwinds, elevated reinvestment, or structural challenges.

AU Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

AngloGold Ashanti PLC has a debt-to-equity ratio of 31.0%, compared to the Materials sector average of 40.5%. The low leverage indicates a conservative balance sheet with significant financial flexibility. Total debt on the balance sheet is $2.05B. Cash and equivalents stand at $1.43B.

AU has a beta of 0.80, meaning it is less volatile than the S&P 500, making it a relatively defensive holding. The stability factor score for AngloGold Ashanti PLC is 53/100, reflecting average volatility within the normal range for its sector.

AngloGold Ashanti PLC Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, AngloGold Ashanti PLC reported revenue of $5.33B. Net income for the quarter was $1.05B. Gross margin was 38.8%. Operating income came in at $981M.

In FY 2024, AngloGold Ashanti PLC reported revenue of $5.33B. Net income for the quarter was $1.05B. Gross margin was 38.8%. Revenue grew 20.5% year-over-year compared to FY 2023. Operating income came in at $981M.

In FY 2023, AngloGold Ashanti PLC reported revenue of $4.42B. Net income for the quarter was $-222M. Gross margin was 23.2%. Revenue grew 1.4% year-over-year compared to FY 2022. Operating income came in at $-275M.

In FY 2022, AngloGold Ashanti PLC reported revenue of $4.36B and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.55. Net income for the quarter was $251M. Gross margin was 25.9%. Revenue grew 8.2% year-over-year compared to FY 2021. Operating income came in at $215M.

Over the past 5 quarters, AngloGold Ashanti PLC has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $4.03B to $5.33B. Investors analyzing AU stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

AU Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

AngloGold Ashanti PLC (AU) does not currently pay a dividend. This is common among growth-oriented companies in the Precious Metals industry that prefer to reinvest cash flows into business expansion rather than returning capital to shareholders. Income-focused investors looking for Materials dividend stocks may want to explore other Materials stocks or use the stock screener to filter by dividend yield.

AU Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

AngloGold Ashanti PLC (AU) has a momentum factor score of 83/100, indicating strong price momentum with the stock outperforming the majority of the market over recent periods. Stocks with high momentum scores have historically tended to continue their outperformance in the near term. The investment factor score is 16/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 26/100 signals elevated short interest, which can indicate bearish sentiment among institutional investors.

AU vs Competitors — Materials Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Materials sector, AngloGold Ashanti PLC (AU) ranks #131 out of 282 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places AU in the upper half of all Materials stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include SEALED AIR CORP/DE (SEE) with a score of 52.0/100, CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) with a score of 55.7/100, Nutrien Ltd. (NTR) with a score of 56.7/100, CVR PARTNERS, LP (UAN) with a score of 55.3/100, and ACME UNITED CORP (ACU) with a score of 51.1/100.

Comparing AU against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full AU vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how AngloGold Ashanti PLC stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

AU Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for AngloGold Ashanti PLC (AU) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy AU? — Investment Thesis Summary

AngloGold Ashanti PLC presents a balanced picture with arguments on both sides. The quality score of 35/100 flags below-average profitability. Price momentum is positive at 83/100, suggesting the trend favors buyers.

In summary, AngloGold Ashanti PLC (AU) earns a Hold rating with a composite score of 48.3/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on AU stock.

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