Anglo American PLC(AAL)
GBX --+0.00%
35Reward
49Risk
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Thin -20% profit margin · Revenue growing 18% YoY
AAL
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GBX · LSE
Anglo American PLC | Basic Materials
Capital Destroyer
Market Cap:36.84Bn
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Reward Rating
35
Moderate
Bottom 5% stock
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
49
Moderate
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: 3603p.

What is Anglo American PLC?

Anglo American plc, a mining company, produces copper, iron ore, and crop nutrients in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company operates through the Premium Iron Ore and the Copper segments. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Basic Materials sector, with a market capitalisation of 36.84B.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Revenue and earnings growing steadily, indicating improving operating performance.
💰 Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
⚠️ Risk
Risk profile appears balanced versus broad market conditions.
💸 Valuation
Valuation is less clear with a negative earnings base.

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Reward: Moderate (35)

The scoring profile indicates weak reward characteristics across most factors, including momentum and size. Risk indicators are moderate, consistent with typical market exposure.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorBasic Materials
Market Cap36.84B
P/E RatioN/A
Dividend Yield0.64%
52 Week High3877
52 Week Low1640.8913
Last AnnualDecember
IPO DateN/A
IncorporatedUK
Shares Outstanding1B
No. of Employees55,542
IndustryOther Industrial Metals & Mining
ExchangeLSE
Beta0.895
CurrencyGBX

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Business Snapshot

  • Revenue TrendDecelerating
  • Profitability TrendImproving
  • Balance Sheet StrengthStrong
  • Cash GenerationStrong

Risk Flags

Structural indicators detected (5):
Growth
  • Revenue has declined for 4 consecutive years.
  • Revenue remains 54.5% below the prior peak from 2021.
  • Recent revenue trajectory appears heavily influenced by a single outlier year (101557.5% YoY spike).
Profitability
  • Return on equity has declined for 2 consecutive years (-7.2% latest).
Balance Sheet
  • Net debt has shown elevated year-over-year volatility.

What Changed This Year

Compared to 2024:
  • Operating Income↑ 1769.8%
  • EBITDA↑ 85.4%
  • Net Income↓ 40.9%
  • Revenue↓ 30.7%

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Key Ratios

Net Margin
-22.30%
Net Income / Revenue
Operating Margin
20.12%
Operating Income / Revenue
ROE
-23.47%
Net Income / Equity
Debt-to-Equity
0.56x
Net Debt / Equity
FCF Yield
4.71%
FCF / Market Cap

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John Investor · 2 hours agoBullish
Really impressive Q3 results. Revenue growth of 15% YoY is strong given the current market conditions. The management team seems to be executing well on their strategic plan.
Sarah Chen · 5 hours agoBearish
Concerned about the increasing debt levels. While the P/E ratio looks attractive, the debt-to-equity ratio has been climbing. Would like to see more focus on deleveraging in the next few quarters.
Mike Trading · 1 day agoBullish
Been holding this for 3 years now. Solid dividend yield and consistent performance. Great for long-term investors looking for stability.
Emma Watson · 1 day agoNeutral
What are people's thoughts on the upcoming merger announcement? Could be a game changer for the industry.
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Total Posts12
Active Users8
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Community Sentiment

Bullish50%
Neutral25%
Bearish25%
Ownership Analysis
Key Takeaway

Mixed ownership structure with varying levels of insider, institutional, and public participation.

7.0% Insider 59.3% Institutional 33.7% Float
Insider
Institutional
Public Float
66%
Total Owned
7.0%
Insider

Insider Ownership

Neutral

Insiders own 7.0%, which is a moderate level of management ownership.

59.3%
Institutional

Institutional Ownership

Moderate

Institutions own 59.3%, which suggests a balanced ownership mix.

33.7%
Public

Public Float

Low

Public float is 33.7%, which points to a fairly balanced ownership structure.

Reward Rating Breakdown

Our reward rating analyses AAL's potential upside using 5 weighted factors. Each factor is scored 0-100, then combined using the weights shown below.

Overall Reward Rating
35
Moderate REWARD
Data Coverage: 75%

📈 Growth

Weight: 40%
28/100

Growth measures the company's ability to expand its business over time through revenue, earnings, and cash flow generation.

Historical (60%)
Revenue CAGR (3yr)
-18.6%
Very Bad
Net Income CAGR (3yr)
Neutral
FCF CAGR (3yr)
-20.5%
Very Bad
Forward Estimates (40%)
Rev Est Growth (NTM)
-3.8%
Bad
EPS Est Growth (NTM)
35.5%
Very Good
Analyst Target Upside
Neutral
🤖AI Analysis

AAL scored 28/100 for growth — blending a 3-year historical track record (60%) with analyst forward estimates (40%). Historical revenue has been declining (-18.6% CAGR), a headwind. FCF declining at -20.5% is worth monitoring. Forward: analysts forecast -3.8% revenue growth next year, EPS expected to grow 35.5%. Weak growth signals across both historical and forward metrics — a clear area of concern.

🚀 Momentum

Weight: 25%
50/100

Momentum is assessed relative to the FTSE 100 benchmark where available. Relative outperformance is a stronger signal than absolute return alone.

12M vs Benchmark 30%
Absolute return
No Benchmark
6M vs Benchmark 25%
Absolute return
No Benchmark
3M Return 20%
Neutral
Consistency 15%
3m vs 1Y/4 normalised
No Data
Volume Trend 10%
30d vs 90d avg volume
Neutral
🤖AI Analysis

Insufficient price history to assess momentum. Score defaulted to neutral (50).

💰 Profitability

Weight: 20%
30/100

Profitability examines both the current margin level and margin expansion trends. High and expanding margins indicate pricing power and operational efficiency.

Gross Margin 25%
39.1%
Sector avg 45%
Below Average
Net Margin 20%
-22.3%
Sector avg 10%
Loss Making
FCF Conversion 20%
>200%
FCF / Net Income
Very Good
EBIT Growth (3yr) 15%
-27.5%
Very Bad
ROE (TTM) 10%
-2.7%
Very Bad
ROA (TTM) 10%
4.1%
Neutral
🤖AI Analysis

AAL scores 30/100 for profitability, assessed sector-relative on margins and via absolute thresholds for capital efficiency. Gross margin of 39.1% is 13% below the sector average of 45% — suggesting below-average pricing power or higher input costs vs peers. The company is currently loss-making with a net margin of -22.3%. FCF conversion of >200% confirms high earnings quality — reported profits are well-backed by cash. Operating profit has been declining, which warrants monitoring. Weak profitability across multiple metrics is a clear area of concern for investors.

💎 Valuation

Weight: 15%
37/100

Valuation is scored sector-relative — each metric is compared against the typical multiple for this industry, so a high P/E in Healthcare is judged differently to a high P/E in Energy. PEG and Price/FCF use absolute thresholds.

PEG Ratio 25%
1.40
Good Value
EV/EBITDA 25%
15.0x
Sector avg 12x
Expensive
Fwd P/E 20%
29.4x
Sector avg 18x
Very Expensive
Price/FCF 20%
21.3x
In Line
EV/Sales 10%
3.3x
Sector avg 2x
Very Expensive
Net Debt/EBITDA Adj
1.6x
Moderate
🤖AI Analysis

AAL received a valuation score of 37/100 using sector-relative scoring. A PEG of 1.40 shows growth reasonably supports the current price. Its Forward P/E of 29.4x is 63% above the sector average of 18x. EV/EBITDA of 15.0x sits 25% above the sector norm of 12x. Price/FCF of 21.3x is reasonable. Leverage is moderate at 1.6x Net Debt/EBITDA. Overall the stock trades at a premium to sector peers, leaving limited margin of safety.

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The reward rating and analysis shown above are based on historical financial data and quantitative metrics, provided for informational and educational purposes only. This is not financial advice and should not be interpreted as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research or consult a qualified financial adviser before making investment decisions.

Risk Rating Breakdown

Our risk rating assesses AAL's downside potential using 4 weighted factors. Each factor is scored 0-100 (higher = riskier), then combined using the weights shown below.

Overall Risk Rating
49
Moderate RISK
Data Coverage: 100%

⚖️ Financial Solvency

Weight: 35%
50/100

Financial Solvency measures the company's ability to service and repay its debt obligations. Five sub-metrics are weighted to produce the composite score.

Interest Coverage (25%)
5.0x
Adequate
Net Debt / EBITDA (20%)
1.6x
Conservative
Current Ratio (20%)
1.98x
Healthy
Debt Trend 3yr (15%)
+69%
Rapidly Deteriorating
FCF / Debt Coverage (20%)
17%
Adequate
🤖AI Analysis

AAL has a financial solvency risk score of 50/100. This represents moderate leverage that warrants monitoring. Interest coverage of 5.0x is adequate but not comfortable. Net debt/EBITDA of 1.6x is within the manageable range. Debt has changed +69% over the last 3 years. The balance sheet is stable in normal conditions but could face stress in a downturn. Watch coverage ratios and free cash flow trends.

💼 Operational Quality

Weight: 30%
55/100

Operational Quality measures bottom-line efficiency, cash generation, capital productivity, and margin consistency — four equally weighted signals of business model resilience.

Net Margin (25%)
-22.3%
High Distress Risk
FCF Margin (25%)
9.2%
Strong
Cash ROA (25%)
9.2%
Strong
Margin Stability (25%)
±15.6pp
Unstable
🤖AI Analysis

AAL scores 55/100 for operational quality, indicating elevated operational risk. The company shows healthy free cash flow at 9.2% FCF margin, adequate capital efficiency with 9.2% Cash ROA. Key concerns: a negative net margin of -22.3% — the company is loss-making; significant margin instability of ±15.6pp over 3 years — the primary risk driver here. Overall the business is viable but not without risk. Investors should monitor whether margins are improving or deteriorating quarter on quarter.

📉 Volatility

Weight: 25%
50/100

Volatility measures price instability, worst-case drawdowns, and sensitivity to broader market moves.

Annualised Volatility (35%)
Max Drawdown (35%)
Beta (30%)
0.90
Market-Like
🤖AI Analysis

AAL has a volatility risk score of 50/100. This represents moderate-to-elevated volatility — above average but manageable. Investors should expect periodic double-digit declines but can ride them out with patience.

📊 Size Factor

Weight: 10%
20/100

Size factor captures existential risk. Smaller companies have higher failure rates, less diversification, and greater vulnerability to shocks.

Market Cap
£36.8B
Neutral
Size Category
Large Cap
Neutral
🤖AI Analysis

AAL has a market cap of £36.8B (Large Cap), resulting in a size risk score of 20/100. As a large-cap company, it has minimal size-related risk. Large companies benefit from scale, diversified operations, established brands, and easier access to capital. While not immune to failure, they have resources to navigate challenges and lower statistical failure rates. Size provides stability and reduces existential risk, though it may limit explosive growth potential.

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Analyst Forecasts

Forward-looking estimates from the analyst community for AAL.

Street ViewBalanced·Low agreement
Balanced setup with +3.7% revenue growth and +35.4% EPS growth.
Confidence is low agreement, coverage sits at 13 analysts, forecast ranges show wide dispersion, 30-day EPS revisions are improving.
Consensus
+3.7% revenue growth
Consensus target of 3602.64p
Confidence
Low agreement
Based on 13 analysts with wide dispersion
Watch Item
Wide forecast ranges
Analyst ranges are still wide, so conviction around the base case is limited.
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Openbook AI
That view is based on 13 analysts. Low agreement means the Street is still split on the likely outcome.

Yearly Revenue and 2-Year Forecast

Reported revenue for the last 5 years, followed by low, consensus, and high analyst revenue estimates for the next two years. Consensus revenue implies +3.7% YoY growth moderate dispersion on revenue estimates

Openbook AI
Revenue is projected to move from 18.9B last year to 21.3B in 2026E and 22.1B in 2027E. That implies +12.7% into 2026E and +3.7% into 2027E on the top line. The 2027E range of 19.3B to 25.2B suggests moderate dispersion on revenue expectations. For you, this matters because top-line misses usually flow straight through to EPS cuts and weaker price-path outcomes.

2-Year EPS Estimates

Low, consensus, and high analyst EPS estimates for the next two fiscal years. Consensus EPS implies +35.4% YoY growth wide dispersion on EPS estimates

Openbook AI
Analysts are currently looking for 168.98p in 2026E and 228.89p in 2027E. The outer-year range runs from 161.00p to 291.00p, which counts as wide dispersion. For you, that means the market is still underwriting +35.4% EPS growth over the next leg of the story.