AngloGold Ashanti plc (AU)vsAura Minerals Inc. Common Shares (AUGO)
AU
AngloGold Ashanti plc
$92.82
+1.37%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $47.26B
AUGO
Aura Minerals Inc. Common Shares
$87.20
+2.02%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $7.17B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
AngloGold Ashanti plc generates 818% more annual revenue ($11.82B vs $1.29B). AU leads profitability with a 32.2% profit margin vs 23.2%. AU trades at a lower P/E of 12.5x. AU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 82/100 (A-).
AU
Exceptional Buy82
out of 100
Grade: A-
AUGO
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 43 in profit
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 51.2%
Earnings expanding 50.1% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 51.4%
Revenue surging 76.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 2245.0% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 30 in profit
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Trading at 16.0x book value
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 32.2% and operating margin at 51.2%. Revenue growth of 27.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : AUGO
The strongest argument for AUGO centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.2% and operating margin at 51.4%. Revenue growth of 76.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : AU
No major red flags identified for AU, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : AUGO
The primary concerns for AUGO are Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AU carries more volatility with a beta of 0.74 — expect wider price swings.
AUGO is growing revenue faster at 76.4% — sustainability is the question.
AU generates stronger free cash flow (926M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor GOLD industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
AU scores higher overall (82/100 vs 67/100), backed by strong 32.2% margins and 27.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional Buy" and "Strong 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 →Aura Minerals Inc. Common Shares
BASIC MATERIALS · GOLD · USA
Aura Minerals Inc., a gold and copper production company, focuses on the development and operation of gold and base metal projects in the Americas. The company is headquartered in Coconut Grove, Florida.
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