Business Snapshot
- Revenue TrendDecelerating
- Profitability TrendImproving
- Balance Sheet StrengthStrong
- Cash GenerationStrong
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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.
The scoring profile indicates weak reward characteristics across most factors, including momentum and size. Risk indicators are moderate, consistent with typical market exposure.
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Mixed ownership structure with varying levels of insider, institutional, and public participation.
Insiders own 7.0%, which is a moderate level of management ownership.
Institutions own 59.3%, which suggests a balanced ownership mix.
Public float is 33.7%, which points to a fairly balanced ownership structure.
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.
Growth measures the company's ability to expand its business over time through revenue, earnings, and cash flow generation.
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 is assessed relative to the FTSE 100 benchmark where available. Relative outperformance is a stronger signal than absolute return alone.
Insufficient price history to assess momentum. Score defaulted to neutral (50).
Profitability examines both the current margin level and margin expansion trends. High and expanding margins indicate pricing power and operational efficiency.
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 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.
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.
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.
Financial Solvency measures the company's ability to service and repay its debt obligations. Five sub-metrics are weighted to produce the composite score.
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 measures bottom-line efficiency, cash generation, capital productivity, and margin consistency — four equally weighted signals of business model resilience.
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 measures price instability, worst-case drawdowns, and sensitivity to broader market moves.
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 captures existential risk. Smaller companies have higher failure rates, less diversification, and greater vulnerability to shocks.
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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The risk 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.
Forward-looking estimates from the analyst community for AAL.
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
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