Anglo American plc (AAL) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What AAL does

Anglo American plc (AAL) is a mining company that produces copper, iron ore, and crop nutrients in the United Kingdom and internationally. It operates through the Premium Iron Ore and the Copper segments and also explores for nickel, diamonds, steelmaking coal, and manganese ore. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. It is part of the London Stock Exchange stocks universe and sits in the Basic Materials sector, alongside peers such as Rio Tinto (RIO), Glencore (GLEN), and Antofagasta plc (ANTO).

Key numbers explained

• 40.42 GBP is the latest price, up +1.56% today.
• The forward P/E ratio of 22.9 shows the price investors pay per unit of expected future earnings; a higher number can mean the market expects growth.
• Dividend yield of 0.71% tells you the annual dividend as a percentage of the current price; it is a measure of cash return, not total return.
• The ex-dividend date is Aug 20, 2026; buying before this date is typically required to receive the next dividend.
• Share of earnings paid out as dividends of 561% means the company is paying out more in dividends than it earns, often funded by other sources of cash.
• Market cap of 43.31 mld. GBP reflects the total market value of all outstanding shares.
• Beta of 0.99 suggests the stock’s price movement is roughly in line with the overall market.
• Price-to-book of 337.59 compares the market price to the company’s book value per share; a very high number can indicate the market values intangibles or future prospects highly.

What to watch

• Commodity prices for copper, iron ore, and crop nutrients, which directly affect revenue and margins.
• Operating and profit margins, which show how efficiently the company turns revenue into earnings.
• Debt levels and the debt-to-equity ratio, which indicate financial leverage and risk.
• Earnings reports and the next earnings date (Jul 30, 2026), which can drive price volatility.
• Dividend policy and payout ratio, which affect income-focused investors.
• Broader market conditions and sector trends, including peers like Endeavour Mining (EDV) and Croda International (CRDA).