Anglogold AshantiAU -6.21%74 PB Ratio is 4.66 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 96% above its 10-year median of 2.38. GuruFocus rates AU with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $54.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,359 Metals & Mining companies, Anglogold Ashanti ranks worse than 75.96% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Anglogold Ashanti's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
AU'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.14 Med: 2.38 Max: 7.97
Current: 4.66
During the past 13 years, Anglogold Ashanti's highest PB Ratio was 7.97. The lowest was 1.14. And the median was 2.38.
AU's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 75.96% of 2359
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.32
vs AU: 4.66
During the past 12 months, Anglogold Ashanti's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 25.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 18.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Anglogold Ashanti was 41.00% per year. The lowest was -41.70% per year. And the median was 1.85% per year.
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Anglogold Ashanti PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Anglogold Ashanti's 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.
For the Gold subindustry, Anglogold Ashanti's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 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 PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Anglogold Ashanti's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Anglogold Ashanti's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Anglogold Ashanti (AU) has a PB Ratio of 4.66 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Anglogold Ashanti and its competitors. This is 96% above median its historical median of 2.38. Over the past decade, Anglogold Ashanti's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.14 to 7.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Anglogold Ashanti ranks #1792 out of 2359 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 76%.
Is Anglogold Ashanti's PB Ratio too high?
Anglogold Ashanti's current PB Ratio of 4.66 is 96% above median its 10-year median of 2.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.14 to a high of 7.97. The Metals & Mining industry median PB Ratio is 2.32. Anglogold Ashanti's value of 4.66 is 100.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Anglogold Ashanti ranks #1792 out of 2359 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Anglogold Ashanti has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Anglogold Ashanti's PB Ratio compare to CDE and RGLD?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Anglogold Ashanti ranks #1792 out of 2359 companies for PB Ratio. This places Anglogold Ashanti in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.32. Anglogold Ashanti's value of 4.66 is 100.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Anglogold Ashanti's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.14 to 7.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.38 vs. the industry median of 2.32, 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 PB Ratio for a Metals & Mining company?
The median PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 2.32, based on 2,359 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Anglogold Ashanti's current PB Ratio of 4.66 is 100.9% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Anglogold Ashanti and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Anglogold Ashanti's current PB Ratio is 4.66, which is 96% above median its own 10-year median of 2.38. 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 $54.72, compared to a current price of $78.59 — trading 43.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 4.66, which is 96% above median its 10-year median of 2.38 and 100.9% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.32. Anglogold Ashanti's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Anglogold Ashanti (AU), the current PB Ratio is 4.66 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 (AU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Anglogold Ashanti stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $78.59 is trading 43.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $54.72.
GuruFocus considers Anglogold Ashanti to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AU:
PB Ratio: 4.66 (96% above median its 10-year median of 2.38)
GF Value™: $54.72 vs. price of $78.59 (43.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 100.9% above the Metals & Mining median (#1792 of 2359)
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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