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AFG Stock Chart & Stats
AU$1.60
-AU$0.01(-0.63%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
AU$1.60
-AU$0.01(-0.63%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$1.28 - AU$2.76
Previous CloseN/A
Volume157.12K
Average Volume (3M)1.96M
Market Cap
AU$356.73M
Enterprise ValueAU$7.45K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$245.40M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$7.25B
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.2
Beta1.10
Next Earnings
Feb 25, 2027EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield7.39%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.18
Shares Outstanding270,252,380
10 Day Avg. Volume3,330,833
30 Day Avg. Volume1,963,630
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.23
Price to Book (P/B)1.78
Price to Sales (P/S)0.30
P/FCF Ratio7.38
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$2.06Price Target Upside28.75% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.2
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$1.36B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue MomentumRevenue growth re-accelerated in 2026, indicating improving demand for AFG’s aggregation and lending services. If this momentum persists, higher loan settlement activity and a growing trail book can support recurring revenue and strengthen operating leverage over the next several quarters.
Strong Operating MarginsStrong operating and EBITDA margins show that AFG’s platform-based model converts revenue into substantial operating profit before financing and other below-the-line costs. This provides capacity to support technology, broker services, and growth while preserving underlying business efficiency.
Improved Free Cash FlowFree cash flow rebounded strongly in 2026 and broadly matched net income, providing evidence of reasonable earnings quality in that period. Positive cash generation can help fund operations and distributions, although its durability depends on maintaining business performance and working-capital discipline.
Bears Say
Extremely High LeverageAFG’s sharply rising debt-to-equity ratio leaves the business highly sensitive to funding costs, asset-quality changes, and fluctuations in lending volumes. The small equity base reduces financial flexibility and makes balance-sheet resilience a central concern for medium-term performance.
Thin, Volatile Net ProfitabilityDespite strong operating margins, only a thin and inconsistent portion of revenue reaches net profit. This weak conversion leaves earnings more exposed to financing costs and other below-the-line pressures, making reported profitability less durable than the operating margin suggests.
Limited Debt Cash-flow CushionAFG generates positive cash, but operating cash flow provides only a limited cushion against its substantial debt burden. Weak debt coverage could constrain investment, distributions, and financial flexibility if cash generation softens or funding requirements increase.
Australian Finance Group Ltd. News
AFG FAQ
What was Australian Finance Group Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Australian Finance Group Ltd. lowest share price was AU$1.27 and its highest was AU$2.76 in the past 12 months.
What is Australian Finance Group Ltd.’s market cap?
Australian Finance Group Ltd.’s market cap is AU$356.73M.
When is Australian Finance Group Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Australian Finance Group Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 25, 2027 which is in 151 days.
How were Australian Finance Group Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Australian Finance Group Ltd. released its earnings results on Aug 19, 2026. The company reported AU$0.097 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of AU$0.102 by -AU$0.005.
Is Australian Finance Group Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Australian Finance Group Ltd.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Australian Finance Group Ltd. pay dividends?
Australian Finance Group Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.048 which represents an annual dividend yield of 7.39%. See more information on Australian Finance Group Ltd. dividends here
What is Australian Finance Group Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Australian Finance Group Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Australian Finance Group Ltd. have?
Australian Finance Group Ltd. has 270,252,380 shares outstanding.
What happened to Australian Finance Group Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Australian Finance Group Ltd. reported an EPS of AU$0.097 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of AU$0.102. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.234%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Australian Finance Group Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:AFG
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Australian Finance Group Ltd. Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$2.06 (28.75% Upside)
AU$2.06 (28.75% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:AFG Sentiment 86%
Sector Average 60%
Sector Average 60%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth AU$681.5K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-48.12%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
7.39%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
24.51%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Australian Finance Group Ltd.
Operating within Australia, Australian Finance Group Limited (AFG) and its affiliated entities are primarily engaged in the mortgage brokering sector. The company's operations are divided into two distinct segments: Aggregation and AFG Home Loans. AFG facilitates the origination and ongoing management of both residential and commercial mortgages, as well as consumer asset financing. Additionally, it distributes home loan products under its own brand. Beyond individual and commercial property finance, the group provides a range of business loan solutions, including financing for equipment, inventory, franchisees, receivables (debtor finance), commercial real estate, and working capital. Its service portfolio also encompasses the Suite360 technology platform, specialized commercial and business broking, intelligent marketing platforms, and analytical business data services. Established in 1994 as Australian Finance Group Pty Ltd, the company, now known as Australian Finance Group Limited, maintains its headquarters in West Perth, Australia.
AFG Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$2.06
▲(28.75% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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