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Anglogold AshantiAU -3.66%81 Market Cap is $40,116 Mil as of Aug. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates AU with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $58.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,688 Metals & Mining companies, Anglogold Ashanti ranks better than 99.26% on this metric.
Market cap is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of Shares Outstanding (EOP). Anglogold Ashanti's share price for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $80.89. Anglogold Ashanti's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 506 Mil. Therefore, Anglogold Ashanti's market cap for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $40,910 Mil.
Anglogold Ashanti's quarterly market cap
increased
from Dec. 2025 ($43,067 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($49,223 Mil) but then
declined
from Mar. 2026 ($49,223 Mil) to Jun. 2026 ($40,910 Mil).
Anglogold Ashanti's annual market cap
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($7,845 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($11,621 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($11,621 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($43,067 Mil).
Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. Anglogold Ashanti's Enterprise Value for Today is $40,968 Mil.
Anglogold Ashanti (NYSE:AU) Market Cap Explanation
Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the companys debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.
Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.
Anglogold Ashanti Market Cap Related Terms
Anglogold Ashanti Market Cap Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Anglogold Ashanti's Market Cap 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.
For the Gold subindustry, Anglogold Ashanti's Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap 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 Market Cap vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Anglogold Ashanti's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Anglogold Ashanti's Market Cap falls into.
Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
Anglogold Ashanti's Market Cap for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (AU) has a Market Cap of $40,116 Mil as of Aug. 02, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Anglogold Ashanti and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Anglogold Ashanti ranks #20 out of 2688 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 0.7%.
Is Anglogold Ashanti's Market Cap too high?
Anglogold Ashanti's current Market Cap is $40,116 Mil. The Metals & Mining industry median Market Cap is 21.35. Anglogold Ashanti's value of $40,116 Mil is 187783.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Anglogold Ashanti ranks #20 out of 2688 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Market Cap compare to RGLD and CDE?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Anglogold Ashanti ranks #20 out of 2688 companies for Market Cap. This places Anglogold Ashanti in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 21.35. Anglogold Ashanti's value of $40,116 Mil is 187783.8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Market Cap for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Market Cap among Metals & Mining companies is 21.35, based on 2,688 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Anglogold Ashanti's current Market Cap of $40,116 Mil is 187783.8% 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 Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Anglogold Ashanti and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Market Cap is 21.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Anglogold Ashanti's current Market Cap is $40,116 Mil. 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 $58.57, compared to a current price of $79.32 — trading 35.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is $40,116 Mil and 187783.8% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 21.35. 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 Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Anglogold Ashanti (AU), the current Market Cap is $40,116 Mil as of Aug. 02, 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 $79.32 is trading 35.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $58.57.
GuruFocus considers Anglogold Ashanti to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AU:
Market Cap: $40,116 Mil
GF Value™: $58.57 vs. price of $79.32 (35.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 187783.8% above the Metals & Mining median (#20 of 2688)
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 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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