Anglogold AshantiMEX:AUN +7.49%61 Net Margin % is 39.59% as of Mar. 2026, which is 718% above its 10-year median of 4.84. 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 843 Metals & Mining companies, Anglogold Ashanti ranks better than 86.12% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Anglogold Ashanti's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:AUN'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.13 Med: 4.84 Max: 31.11
Current: 31.11
MEX:AUN's Net Margin % is ranked better than 86.12% of 843
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 3.41
vs MEX:AUN: 31.11
Anglogold Ashanti (MEX:AUN) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Anglogold Ashanti Net Margin % Related Terms
Anglogold Ashanti Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Anglogold Ashanti's Net Margin % 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.
MEX:AUN vs CDE, RGLD, AUGO: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Anglogold Ashanti's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Anglogold Ashanti's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Anglogold Ashanti's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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 (MEX:AUN) has a Net Margin % of 39.59% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Anglogold Ashanti and its competitors. This is 718% above median its historical median of 4.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Anglogold Ashanti ranks #117 out of 843 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 13.9%.
Is Anglogold Ashanti's Net Margin % too high?
Anglogold Ashanti's current Net Margin % of 39.59% is 718% above median its 10-year median of 4.84. The Metals & Mining industry median Net Margin % is 3.41. Anglogold Ashanti's value of 39.59% is 1061% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Anglogold Ashanti ranks #117 out of 843 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 Net Margin % compare to CDE and RGLD?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Anglogold Ashanti ranks #117 out of 843 companies for Net Margin %. This places Anglogold Ashanti in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.41. Anglogold Ashanti's value of 39.59% is 1061% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.84 vs. the industry median of 3.41, 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 Net Margin % for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Net Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 3.41, based on 843 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Anglogold Ashanti's current Net Margin % of 39.59% is 1061% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Anglogold Ashanti and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Anglogold Ashanti's current Net Margin % is 39.59%, which is 718% above median its own 10-year median of 4.84. 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 (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 Net Margin % is 39.59%, which is 718% above median its 10-year median of 4.84 and 1061% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 3.41. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Anglogold Ashanti (MEX:AUN), the current Net Margin % is 39.59% as of Mar. 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:
Net Margin %: 39.59% (718% above median its 10-year median of 4.84)
GF Value™: MXN965.22 vs. price of MXN1,478.00 (53.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1061% above the Metals & Mining median (#117 of 843)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:AUN 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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