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Basic MaterialsAngloGold Ashanti Plc · Gold · $46B
What is AngloGold Ashanti Plc?
AngloGold Ashanti Plc is one of the world's largest gold mining companies, operating across Africa, the Americas, and Australia with a diversified portfolio of producing mines and exploration projects.
AngloGold Ashanti generates revenue primarily by mining and selling gold. Its flagship asset is the Geita mine in Tanzania's Lake Victoria goldfields. The company also explores for silver and produces sulphuric acid as a by-product, adding modest revenue diversification to its core gold business.
The company traces its roots to 1944 and is currently headquartered in Staines-Upon-Thames, United Kingdom.
- Gold mining and production
- Silver exploration
- Sulphuric acid by-product sales
- Multi-continent mine development
Is AU a Good Stock to Buy?
UQS Score rates AU as Very Good overall.
AU's Quality, Growth, and Risk pillars all carry Strong ratings — an uncommon combination in the Basic Materials sector. Valuation is rated Attractive, suggesting the market may not yet fully reflect the company's fundamental profile.
The Moat pillar is rated Neutral, reflecting the competitive and commodity-driven nature of gold mining, where pricing power is largely set by global markets.
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Past performance does not guarantee future results. UQS Score is based on fundamental data and is not a buy/sell recommendation.
Does AU pay dividends?
Yes — AngloGold Ashanti Plc pays a dividend.
AngloGold Ashanti pays a regular dividend, which is relatively uncommon among mid-tier miners. Payouts are typically tied to gold price performance and free cash flow generation, making the dividend variable rather than fixed in size.
When does AU report earnings?
AngloGold Ashanti reports earnings on a quarterly cadence, consistent with US-listed equities.
The company's Strong Growth and Quality pillar ratings suggest its operational results have been tracking above sector peers. Gold price tailwinds and production from flagship assets like Geita have supported the earnings trajectory.
For the most recent quarter's results, visit AngloGold Ashanti's investor relations page directly.
AU Price History
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Monthly close, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment.
What if I invested in AngloGold Ashanti Plc?
Based on AngloGold Ashanti Plc's historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does AngloGold Ashanti do?
AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with operations in Africa, the Americas, and Australia. Its primary business is extracting and selling gold, with the Geita mine in Tanzania serving as its flagship asset. It also explores for silver and produces sulphuric acid as a by-product.
Does AU pay dividends?
Yes, AngloGold Ashanti pays a regular dividend. The size of the payout tends to reflect gold price conditions and the company's free cash flow, so investors should expect some variability rather than a fixed quarterly amount.
When does AU report earnings?
AU reports on a quarterly cadence typical of US-listed companies. For the exact schedule and most recent results, check AngloGold Ashanti's official investor relations page.
Is AU a good stock to buy?
UQS Score rates AU as Very Good, with Strong ratings across Quality, Growth, and Risk, plus an Attractive Valuation. The Moat pillar is Neutral, reflecting gold mining's commodity-driven pricing environment. The full pillar breakdown is available to Pro members.
Is AU overvalued?
AU's Valuation pillar is rated Attractive, which places it favorably relative to sector peers on a composite basis. This does not constitute a price prediction, but it does suggest the current market price may not fully reflect the company's fundamental quality profile.
What is AU's market cap bracket?
AngloGold Ashanti is classified as a large-cap company, placing it among the more substantial publicly traded gold miners globally.
Is AU a long-term quality stock?
As a long-term quality indicator, AU's combination of Strong Quality, Growth, and Risk pillar ratings suggests a durable operational profile. The Neutral Moat rating is a consideration, as gold miners depend heavily on commodity prices rather than proprietary pricing power.
What sector does AU belong to?
AU operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically within gold mining. This sector is sensitive to global gold prices, currency movements, and geopolitical conditions in the regions where the company operates.
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AU — Score History
| Date | UQS | Quality | Moat | Growth | Risk | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2026 | 77.3 | 85.0 | 42.0 | 85.0 | 97.3 | 93.1 | 0.0 |
| May 20, 2026 | 77.3 | 85.0 | 42.0 | 85.0 | 97.3 | 93.3 | 0.0 |
| May 17, 2026 | 77.3 | 85.0 | 42.0 | 85.0 | 97.3 | 93.0 | +0.3 |
| May 16, 2026 | 77.0 | 84.5 | 42.0 | 85.0 | 97.3 | 91.8 | +0.1 |
| May 14, 2026 | 76.9 | 84.5 | 42.0 | 85.0 | 97.3 | 91.2 | +0.2 |
| May 13, 2026 | 76.7 | 83.9 | 42.0 | 85.0 | 97.3 | 90.5 | +0.1 |
| May 12, 2026 | 76.6 | 83.9 | 42.0 | 85.0 | 97.3 | 90.2 | 0.0 |
| May 11, 2026 | 76.6 | 83.9 | 42.0 | 85.0 | 97.3 | 90.4 | -0.2 |
| May 10, 2026 | 76.8 | 83.7 | 42.0 | 85.0 | 97.3 | 91.8 | +0.7 |
| May 8, 2026 | 76.1 | 81.6 | 42.0 | 85.0 | 98.8 | 88.9 | -0.5 |
AU — Pillar Breakdown
Quality
— 85.0/100 (25%)AngloGold Ashanti Plc demonstrates outstanding capital efficiency and profitability, placing it among the highest-quality businesses in the market.
How effectively capital is deployed to generate returns.
Profitability relative to shareholders' equity.
Ability to convert revenue into operating profit.
Bottom-line profit as a share of revenue.
Asset productivity — how much gross profit each dollar of assets generates.
Free cash flow relative to market value.
Growth
— 85.0/100 (20%)AngloGold Ashanti Plc is growing rapidly with strong revenue and earnings expansion.
Revenue trajectory over the last twelve months.
Compound annual revenue growth rate over 3 years.
Year-over-year earnings per share growth.
Analyst consensus for future revenue growth.
Analyst consensus for future earnings growth.
Risk
— 97.3/100 (15%)AngloGold Ashanti Plc carries minimal financial risk with conservative leverage and strong solvency.
Debt levels relative to earnings capacity.
Total debt relative to shareholder equity.
Short-term liquidity — ability to pay near-term obligations.
Earnings capacity relative to interest payments.
Valuation
— 92.9/100 (15%)AngloGold Ashanti Plc appears attractively valued relative to its earnings, cash flows, and sector peers.
Inverse of forward P/E — higher yield means cheaper stock.
How many years of FCF the market cap represents.
P/E relative to earnings growth — lower is more attractive.
Enterprise value multiple relative to sector median.
Moat
— 42/100 (25%)AngloGold Ashanti Plc possesses some competitive advantages but faces meaningful competition. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for AU.
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How is the AU UQS Score Calculated?
The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for AngloGold Ashanti Plc is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.
Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.
Moat (25%) assesses AngloGold Ashanti Plc's competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.
Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.
Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.
Valuation (15%) measures whether AngloGold Ashanti Plc is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.
Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.