Anglogold Ashanti (MEX:AUN) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


MEX:AUN Anglogold Ashanti PLC MEX:AUN
61 GF Score
Price MXN1,478.00
GF Value MXN965.22
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Anglogold Ashanti Moat Score?

Anglogold Ashanti MEX:AUN +7.49% 61 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:AUN with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN965.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,615 Metals & Mining companies, Anglogold Ashanti ranks better than 98.74% on this metric.

Anglogold Ashanti has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Anglogold Ashanti has Narrow Moat: Anglogold Ashanti has a solid narrow moat due to its established market position and cost advantages in gold mining. However, the company faces volatility in commodity prices and competition from other mining firms.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Anglogold Ashanti might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Anglogold Ashanti  (MEX:AUN) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Anglogold Ashanti Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:AUN vs CDE, RGLD, AUGO: Moat Score Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Anglogold Ashanti's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Anglogold Ashanti's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Anglogold Ashanti's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Anglogold Ashanti (MEX:AUN) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Anglogold Ashanti ranks #33 out of 2615 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 1.3%.
Is Anglogold Ashanti's Moat Score too high?
Anglogold Ashanti's current Moat Score is 5. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Anglogold Ashanti's value of 5 is 400% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Anglogold Ashanti ranks #33 out of 2615 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 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Anglogold Ashanti's Moat Score compare to CDE and RGLD?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Anglogold Ashanti ranks #33 out of 2615 companies for Moat Score. This places Anglogold Ashanti in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Anglogold Ashanti's value of 5 is 400% 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 Moat Score for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Moat Score among Metals & Mining companies is 1.00, based on 2,615 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Moat Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Anglogold Ashanti's current Moat Score of 5 is 400% 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Moat Score is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Anglogold Ashanti's current Moat Score is 5. 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 (MEX:AUN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN965.22, compared to a current price of MXN1,478.00 — trading 53.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5 and 400% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. Anglogold Ashanti's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Anglogold Ashanti (MEX:AUN), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 24, 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 (MEX:AUN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Anglogold Ashanti stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN1,478.00 is trading 53.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN965.22. GuruFocus considers Anglogold Ashanti to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:AUN:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: MXN965.22 vs. price of MXN1,478.00 (53.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 400% above the Metals & Mining median (#33 of 2615)

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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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MXN1,478.00
Price
MXN965.22
GF Value