ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. Anglogold Ashanti's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 49.85%.
As of today (2026-06-25), Anglogold Ashanti's WACC % is 4.48%. Anglogold Ashanti's ROIC % is 36.24% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Anglogold Ashanti generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases.
Anglogold Ashanti (FRA:HT3) ROIC % Explanation
ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.
There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.
Why is ROIC % important?
Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.
As of today, Anglogold Ashanti's WACC % is 4.48%. Anglogold Ashanti's ROIC % is 36.24% (calculated using TTM income statement data).
Anglogold Ashanti generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases.
Be Aware
Like ROE % and ROA %, ROIC % is calculated with only 12 months of data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Anglogold Ashanti ROIC % Related Terms
Anglogold Ashanti ROIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Anglogold Ashanti's ROIC % 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 ROIC %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROIC % 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 ROIC % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Anglogold Ashanti's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Anglogold Ashanti's ROIC % falls into.
Note:
The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.
The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.
* 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 (FRA:HT3) has a ROIC % of 49.85% as of Mar. 2026. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Anglogold Ashanti and its competitors.
Is Anglogold Ashanti's ROIC % too high?
Anglogold Ashanti's current ROIC % is 49.85%. Overall, Anglogold Ashanti has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Anglogold Ashanti's ROIC % compare to CDE and RGLD?
Anglogold Ashanti's ROIC % of 49.85% can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROIC % for a Metals & Mining company?
A good ROIC % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, ROIC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROIC % mean?
A high ROIC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Anglogold Ashanti and its competitors. Anglogold Ashanti's current ROIC % is 49.85%. 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 (FRA:HT3) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €48.77, compared to a current price of €70.00 — trading 43.5% above its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 49.85%. Anglogold Ashanti's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROIC % calculated?
ROIC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Anglogold Ashanti (FRA:HT3), the current ROIC % is 49.85% 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 (FRA:HT3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Anglogold Ashanti stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €70.00 is trading 43.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €48.77.
GuruFocus considers Anglogold Ashanti to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:HT3:
ROIC %: 49.85%
GF Value™: €48.77 vs. price of €70.00 (43.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HT3 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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