AU vs. TECK: AngloGold Ashanti vs. Teck Resources Stock Comparison

November 11, 2026

How do AngloGold Ashanti (AU) and Teck Resources (TECK) stack up? This page sets them side by side across company profile, performance and risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividends, and valuation, with selected fundamentals also measured against each stock's industry-group peers.

Company Profile

AngloGold Ashanti (AU) and Teck Resources (TECK) both belong to the Metals & Mining industry, though AU is classified under Gold while TECK falls under Diversified Metals & Mining.

Company profile comparison for AngloGold Ashanti (AU) and Teck Resources (TECK)
Profile Item	AU	TECK
Name	AngloGold Ashanti plc	Teck Resources Ltd Class B
Country/Region	United States	Canada
GICS Sector	Materials	Materials
GICS Industry Group	Materials	Materials
GICS Industry	Metals & Mining	Metals & Mining
GICS Sub-Industry	Gold	Diversified Metals & Mining
Market Capitalization	47.04 billion USD	29.69 billion USD
Currency	USD	USD
Exchange	NYSE	NYSE
Listing Date	August 5, 1998	July 18, 2002
Security Type	Common Stock	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

TECK

GSPC

AngloGold Ashanti (AU) vs. Teck Resources (TECK), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for AngloGold Ashanti (AU) and Teck Resources (TECK). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for AngloGold Ashanti (AU) and Teck Resources (TECK). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for AngloGold Ashanti (AU) and Teck Resources (TECK)
Metric	AU	TECK
Total Return (1Y)	47.97%	55.90%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	87.34%	24.00%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	42.76%	20.13%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

TECK

GSPC

AngloGold Ashanti (AU) vs. Teck Resources (TECK), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for AngloGold Ashanti (AU) and Teck Resources (TECK). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for AngloGold Ashanti (AU) and Teck Resources (TECK)
Metric	AU	TECK
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	60.11%	47.52%
Beta (5Y)	0.67	0.98
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-51.75%	-46.10%
Avg. Volume (3M)	2.54M	2.80M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

AU and TECK are plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. The dashed Capital Allocation Line runs from the risk-free rate through the shared industry median.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Risk-adjusted metrics for AngloGold Ashanti (AU) and Teck Resources (TECK)
Metric	AU	TECK
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	0.73	1.09
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	1.07	1.64

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

AngloGold Ashanti (AU) at 44.33% sits in the top ROE quartile, while Teck Resources (TECK) at 13.58% is closer to the peer norm — stronger capital efficiency for AU.

AU

Materials industry group

44.33%

Max: 52.88%
AU: 44.33%
Q3: 19.49%
Median: 8.76%
Q1: -3.41%
Min: -32.81%

TECK

Materials industry group

13.58%

Max: 52.88%
Q3: 19.49%
TECK: 13.58%
Median: 8.76%
Q1: -3.41%
Min: -32.81%

AngloGold Ashanti (AU) vs. Teck Resources (TECK): A comparison of their ROE against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

For every dollar of sales, both AngloGold Ashanti (AU) at 32.64% and Teck Resources (TECK) at 25.19% retain more as net profit than most peers, landing in the top net margin quartile of their industries.

AU

Materials industry group

32.64%

Max: 38.66%
AU: 32.64%
Q3: 15.98%
Median: 5.28%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: -20.40%

TECK

Materials industry group

25.19%

Max: 38.66%
TECK: 25.19%
Q3: 15.98%
Median: 5.28%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: -20.40%

AngloGold Ashanti (AU) vs. Teck Resources (TECK): A comparison of their net margin against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Both AngloGold Ashanti (AU) at 45.36% and Teck Resources (TECK) at 35.29% convert sales into operating profit at a top-quartile rate, pointing to tighter cost discipline before financing and tax.

AU

Materials industry group

45.36%

Max: 66.70%
AU: 45.36%
Q3: 28.92%
Median: 12.56%
Q1: 3.28%
Min: -14.07%

TECK

Materials industry group

35.29%

Max: 66.70%
TECK: 35.29%
Q3: 28.92%
Median: 12.56%
Q1: 3.28%
Min: -14.07%

AngloGold Ashanti (AU) vs. Teck Resources (TECK): A comparison of their operating margin against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for AngloGold Ashanti (AU) and Teck Resources (TECK)
Metric	AU	TECK
ROE (TTM)	44.33%	13.58%
ROA (TTM)	24.39%	7.39%
Net Margin (TTM)	32.64%	25.19%
Operating Margin (TTM)	45.36%	35.29%
Gross Margin (TTM)	54.84%	40.09%

Growth

Revenue Growth

AngloGold Ashanti (AU) at 70.78% sits in the top revenue growth quartile, while Teck Resources (TECK) at 18.65% is closer to the peer norm — faster top-line expansion for AU.

AngloGold Ashanti (AU) vs. Teck Resources (TECK): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Both AngloGold Ashanti (AU) at 122.32% and Teck Resources (TECK) at 262.82% sit in the top peer quartile for EPS growth, so each is compounding per-share earnings faster than typical industry peers.

AngloGold Ashanti (AU) vs. Teck Resources (TECK): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for AngloGold Ashanti (AU) and Teck Resources (TECK)
Metric	AU	TECK
Revenue Growth (YoY)	70.78%	18.65%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	30.02%	-14.68%
EPS Growth (YoY)	122.32%	262.82%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	93.95%	-22.96%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both AngloGold Ashanti (AU) at 2.55 and Teck Resources (TECK) at 2.80 carry current ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

AU

Materials industry group

2.55

Max: 5.96
Q3: 3.30
AU: 2.55
Median: 2.24
Q1: 1.45
Min: 0.16

TECK

Materials industry group

2.80

Max: 5.96
Q3: 3.30
TECK: 2.80
Median: 2.24
Q1: 1.45
Min: 0.16

AngloGold Ashanti (AU) vs. Teck Resources (TECK): A comparison of their current ratio against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Both AngloGold Ashanti (AU) at 0.16 and Teck Resources (TECK) at 0.32 fund their balance sheets with roughly industry-typical debt-to-equity mixes.

AU

Materials industry group

0.16

Max: 1.98
Q3: 0.89
Median: 0.47
AU: 0.16
Q1: 0.13
Min: 0.00

TECK

Materials industry group

0.32

Max: 1.98
Q3: 0.89
Median: 0.47
TECK: 0.32
Q1: 0.13
Min: 0.00

AngloGold Ashanti (AU) vs. Teck Resources (TECK): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for AngloGold Ashanti (AU) and Teck Resources (TECK)
Metric	AU	TECK
Current Ratio (MRQ)	2.55	2.80
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	0.16	0.32
Net Debt / EBITDA	-0.17	0.40

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Teck Resources (TECK) at 0.83% pays an industry-typical yield; AngloGold Ashanti (AU) at 4.88% is above its entire peer range — the higher number, but one that calls for a look at payout sustainability before treating it as an advantage.

AU

Materials industry group

4.88%

AU: 4.88%
Max: 4.52%
Q3: 1.85%
Median: 0.38%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

TECK

Materials industry group

0.83%

Max: 4.52%
Q3: 1.85%
TECK: 0.83%
Median: 0.38%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

AngloGold Ashanti (AU) vs. Teck Resources (TECK): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Teck Resources (TECK) at 6.45% pays out a band-typical share of earnings, while AngloGold Ashanti (AU) at 58.78% distributes more than its industry norm — less retained, thinner cover.

AU

Materials industry group

58.78%

Max: 83.62%
AU: 58.78%
Q3: 41.37%
Median: 9.54%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

TECK

Materials industry group

6.45%

Max: 83.62%
Q3: 41.37%
Median: 9.54%
TECK: 6.45%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

AngloGold Ashanti (AU) vs. Teck Resources (TECK): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for AngloGold Ashanti (AU) and Teck Resources (TECK)
Metric	AU	TECK
Dividend Yield (TTM)	4.88%	0.83%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	58.78%	6.45%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Teck Resources (TECK) at 10.84 sits in the cheaper P/E ratio quartile, while AngloGold Ashanti (AU) at 12.09 is closer to its industry’s usual earnings multiple — a discount for TECK, though growth and earnings durability still matter.

AU

Materials industry group

12.09

Max: 59.00
Q3: 32.93
Median: 18.82
AU: 12.09
Q1: 11.96
Min: 3.93

TECK

Materials industry group

10.84

Max: 59.00
Q3: 32.93
Median: 18.82
Q1: 11.96
TECK: 10.84
Min: 3.93

AngloGold Ashanti (AU) vs. Teck Resources (TECK): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Materials industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

On P/S ratio, both AngloGold Ashanti (AU) at 3.91 and Teck Resources (TECK) at 1.96 are priced roughly in line with their industries — neither looks cheap nor rich on a sales basis.

AU

Materials industry group

3.91

Max: 9.62
Q3: 4.34
AU: 3.91
Median: 1.87
Q1: 0.73
Min: 0.00

TECK

Materials industry group

1.96

Max: 9.62
Q3: 4.34
TECK: 1.96
Median: 1.87
Q1: 0.73
Min: 0.00

AngloGold Ashanti (AU) vs. Teck Resources (TECK): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Materials industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Teck Resources (TECK) at 1.43 is valued about in line with its industry on P/B ratio, while AngloGold Ashanti (AU) at 5.01 carries an above-peer premium to book — AU is pricier on assets.

AU

Materials industry group

5.01

Max: 6.59
AU: 5.01
Q3: 3.55
Median: 2.08
Q1: 1.26
Min: -0.17

TECK

Materials industry group

1.43

Max: 6.59
Q3: 3.55
Median: 2.08
TECK: 1.43
Q1: 1.26
Min: -0.17

AngloGold Ashanti (AU) vs. Teck Resources (TECK): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Materials industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for AngloGold Ashanti (AU) and Teck Resources (TECK)
Metric	AU	TECK
P/E Ratio (TTM)	12.09	10.84
P/S Ratio (TTM)	3.91	1.96
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	5.01	1.43
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	7.61%	7.82%