AU (Anglogold Ashanti) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.45 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — 305% Above Median

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AU Anglogold Ashanti PLC AU
81 GF Score
Price $81.39
GF Value $58.60
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Anglogold Ashanti Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Anglogold Ashanti AU +2.61% 81 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.45 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 305% above its 10-year median of 1.84. GuruFocus rates AU with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $58.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,535 Metals & Mining companies, Anglogold Ashanti ranks worse than 87.95% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-03), Anglogold Ashanti's current share price is $81.39. Anglogold Ashanti's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $10.93. Anglogold Ashanti's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 7.45.

The historical rank and industry rank for Anglogold Ashanti's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

AU' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.69   Med: 1.84   Max: 12.37
Current: 7.26

During the past years, Anglogold Ashanti's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 12.37. The lowest was 0.69. And the median was 1.84.

AU's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
87.95% of 1535 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.4 vs AU: 7.26

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Anglogold Ashanti's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $17.710. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $10.93 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Anglogold Ashanti  (NYSE:AU) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Anglogold Ashanti Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Anglogold Ashanti Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Anglogold Ashanti's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Anglogold Ashanti Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Anglogold Ashanti Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.93 1.73 1.68 2.20 8.26

Anglogold Ashanti Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.40 6.85 8.26 9.17 7.40

AU vs RGLD, CDE, AUGO: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Anglogold Ashanti's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Anglogold Ashanti Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Anglogold Ashanti's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Anglogold Ashanti's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Anglogold Ashanti Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Anglogold Ashanti's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=81.39/10.93
=7.45

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Anglogold Ashanti's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Anglogold Ashanti's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=17.71/333.9520*333.9520
=17.710

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Anglogold Ashanti Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201403 7.782 236.293 10.998
201406 7.581 238.343 10.622
201409 7.384 238.031 10.360
201412 7.042 234.812 10.015
201503 6.835 236.119 9.667
201506 6.492 238.638 9.085
201509 5.863 237.945 8.229
201512 5.996 236.525 8.466
201606 6.446 241.018 8.932
201612 6.651 241.432 9.200
201706 6.372 244.955 8.687
201712 6.494 246.524 8.797
201806 6.329 251.989 8.388
201812 6.425 251.233 8.540
201903 0.000 254.202 0.000
201906 6.627 256.143 8.640
201912 6.357 256.974 8.261
202003 6.295 258.115 8.145
202006 7.240 257.797 9.379
202012 8.942 260.474 11.464
202103 8.724 264.877 10.999
202106 9.141 271.696 11.236
202112 9.693 278.802 11.610
202203 0.000 287.504 0.000
202206 10.142 296.311 11.430
202212 9.651 296.797 10.859
202303 9.744 301.836 10.781
202306 9.647 305.109 10.559
202309 0.000 307.789 0.000
202312 8.841 306.746 9.625
202403 0.000 312.332 0.000
202406 9.407 314.175 9.999
202409 9.813 315.301 10.393
202412 13.165 315.605 13.930
202503 13.438 319.799 14.033
202506 14.693 322.561 15.212
202509 15.231 324.800 15.660
202512 16.022 324.054 16.511
202603 16.882 330.213 17.073
202606 17.710 333.952 17.710

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.45 mean?
Anglogold Ashanti (AU) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.45 as of Aug. 03, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Anglogold Ashanti and its competitors. This is 305% above median its historical median of 1.84. Over the past decade, Anglogold Ashanti's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.69 to 12.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Anglogold Ashanti ranks #1350 out of 1535 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 87.9%.
Is Anglogold Ashanti's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Anglogold Ashanti's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.45 is 305% above median its 10-year median of 1.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.69 to a high of 12.37. The Metals & Mining industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40. Anglogold Ashanti's value of 7.45 is 432.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Anglogold Ashanti ranks #1350 out of 1535 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Anglogold Ashanti has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Anglogold Ashanti's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to RGLD and CDE?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Anglogold Ashanti ranks #1350 out of 1535 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Anglogold Ashanti in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40. Anglogold Ashanti's value of 7.45 is 432.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Anglogold Ashanti's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.69 to 12.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.84 vs. the industry median of 1.40, Anglogold Ashanti has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 1.40, based on 1,535 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Anglogold Ashanti's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 7.45 is 432.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Anglogold Ashanti and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Anglogold Ashanti's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.45, which is 305% above median its own 10-year median of 1.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Anglogold Ashanti stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Anglogold Ashanti (AU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $58.60, compared to a current price of $81.39 — trading 38.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.45, which is 305% above median its 10-year median of 1.84 and 432.1% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.40. Anglogold Ashanti's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Anglogold Ashanti (AU), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 7.45 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Anglogold Ashanti (AU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Anglogold Ashanti stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $81.39 is trading 38.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $58.60. GuruFocus considers Anglogold Ashanti to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for AU:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 7.45 (305% above median its 10-year median of 1.84)
  • GF Value™: $58.60 vs. price of $81.39 (38.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 432.1% above the Metals & Mining median (#1350 of 1535)

No single metric tells the full story. See the AU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Anglogold Ashanti Business Description

Address 6363 S Fiddlers Green Circle, Suite 1000, Greenwood Village, Denver, CO, USA, 80111
Anglogold Ashanti PLC is an independent gold mining company. It has a diversified asset portfolio, including production from operations in eight countries (Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Egypt, Ghana, Guinea, the DRC, and Tanzania), supported by greenfield projects in the United States and Colombia. The company's main product is gold, which once mined, is processed into dore (unrefined gold bars) on site and then dispatched to precious metals refineries. Geographically, Anglogold generates maximum revenue from its operations in Africa (comprising operations at Kibali, Iduapriem, Obuasi, Siguiri, Geita, and Sukari mines), followed by Australia (including Sunrise Dam and Tropicana), and the Americas (comprising Cerro Vanguardia, AngloGold Ashanti Mineracao, and Serra Grande operations).
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