Anglogold AshantiMEX:AUN +7.49%61 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67 as of Mar. 2026, which is 81% above its 10-year median of 0.37. 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 301 Metals & Mining companies, Anglogold Ashanti ranks worse than 71.76% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Anglogold Ashanti's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.67.
The historical rank and industry rank for Anglogold Ashanti's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:AUN'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.37 Max: 1.62
Current: 0.5
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Anglogold Ashanti was 1.62. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.37.
MEX:AUN's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 71.76% of 301
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.27
vs MEX:AUN: 0.50
During the past 12 months, Anglogold Ashanti's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 291.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 79.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 53.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Anglogold Ashanti was 108.10% per year. The lowest was -17.20% per year. And the median was 28.10% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Anglogold Ashanti (MEX:AUN) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Anglogold Ashanti Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Anglogold Ashanti Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Anglogold Ashanti's Dividend Payout 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.
MEX:AUN vs CDE, RGLD, AUGO: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Anglogold Ashanti's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Anglogold Ashanti's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Anglogold Ashanti's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Anglogold Ashanti Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Anglogold Ashanti's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 (MEX:AUN) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.67 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Anglogold Ashanti and its competitors. This is 81% above median its historical median of 0.37. Over the past decade, Anglogold Ashanti's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 1.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Anglogold Ashanti ranks #216 out of 301 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 71.8%.
Is Anglogold Ashanti's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Anglogold Ashanti's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.67 is 81% above median its 10-year median of 0.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 1.62. The Metals & Mining industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27. Anglogold Ashanti's value of 0.67 is 148.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Anglogold Ashanti ranks #216 out of 301 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CDE and RGLD?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Anglogold Ashanti ranks #216 out of 301 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Anglogold Ashanti in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27. Anglogold Ashanti's value of 0.67 is 148.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Anglogold Ashanti's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 1.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.37 vs. the industry median of 0.27, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 0.27, based on 301 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Anglogold Ashanti's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.67 is 148.1% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Anglogold Ashanti and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Anglogold Ashanti's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67, which is 81% above median its own 10-year median of 0.37. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67, which is 81% above median its 10-year median of 0.37 and 148.1% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.27. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Anglogold Ashanti (MEX:AUN), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67 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:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.67 (81% above median its 10-year median of 0.37)
GF Value™: MXN965.22 vs. price of MXN1,478.00 (53.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 148.1% above the Metals & Mining median (#216 of 301)
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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