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LSF Stock Chart & Stats
AU$4.38
AU$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$4.38
AU$0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$3.05 - AU$4.90
Previous CloseN/A
Volume277.48K
Average Volume (3M)472.89K
Market Cap
AU$2.91B
Enterprise ValueAU$1.15B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$5.66B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)4.9
Beta0.75
Next Earnings
Aug 21, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.77%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.94
Shares Outstanding634,669,430
10 Day Avg. Volume478,033
30 Day Avg. Volume472,893
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.44
Price to Book (P/B)0.92
Price to Sales (P/S)4.49
P/FCF Ratio11.21
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Debt-free, Sizable Equity BaseZero reported debt and a ~ $1.96B equity base with total assets rising to ~$5.08B gives the fund strong financial flexibility. This capital buffer supports margin calls, opportunistic deployments and steady operation through market stress, reducing refinancing and solvency risk over months.
Long/short Active StrategyAn actively managed long/short model permits the manager to capture upside while hedging downside, potentially generating returns across market cycles. Structural flexibility to hold shorts and longs can reduce pure market beta and create alpha opportunities independent of broad-market direction if manager skill is sustained.
Recent Revenue Growth And Strong Reported MarginsTop-line growth paired with high reported operating profitability indicates the fund can translate favorable investment outcomes into meaningful retained earnings. Sustained revenue growth and elevated margins support dividend capacity and reinvestment, improving long-term compounding if performance variability is managed.
Bears Say
Inconsistent Cash GenerationVolatile and episodic free cash flow increases dependency on favorable market moves to fund distributions and cover shorting-related costs. Multi-year intermittency in cash generation limits reliability of cash-based earnings, complicates liquidity planning for margin calls and reduces predictability of shareholder payouts.
Earnings And Margin VolatilityWide swings in net income and margins reflect the underlying investment-driven earnings profile, making forward earnings less predictable. This variability undermines compounding and raises execution risk for income-focused investors, complicating forecasting and increasing sensitivity to adverse market swings.
Returns Dependent On Investment Performance, Not Operating RevenueStructural reliance on portfolio performance concentrates business risk in market outcomes and manager skill rather than recurring operating cash flows. This lack of diversified revenue sources exposes shareholders to market cycles, liquidity stress, borrowing costs and execution risk, limiting predictability over multi-month horizons.
L1 Long Short Fund Ltd. News
LSF FAQ
What was L1 Long Short Fund Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
L1 Long Short Fund Ltd. lowest share price was AU$3.05 and its highest was AU$4.90 in the past 12 months.
What is L1 Long Short Fund Ltd.’s market cap?
L1 Long Short Fund Ltd.’s market cap is AU$2.91B.
When is L1 Long Short Fund Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
L1 Long Short Fund Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 21, 2026 which is in 18 days.
How were L1 Long Short Fund Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
L1 Long Short Fund Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 19, 2026. The company reported AU$0.658 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by AU$0.658.
Is L1 Long Short Fund Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts L1 Long Short Fund Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does L1 Long Short Fund Ltd. pay dividends?
L1 Long Short Fund Ltd. pays a Quarterly dividend of AU$0.037 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.77%. See more information on L1 Long Short Fund Ltd. dividends here
What is L1 Long Short Fund Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
L1 Long Short Fund Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does L1 Long Short Fund Ltd. have?
L1 Long Short Fund Ltd. has 634,669,430 shares outstanding.
What happened to L1 Long Short Fund Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
L1 Long Short Fund Ltd. reported an EPS of AU$0.658 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.425%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of L1 Long Short Fund Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:LSF
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
L1 Long Short Fund Ltd. Stock Smart Score
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:LSF Sentiment 100%
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News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
17.29%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.77%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
27.81%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
L1 Long Short Fund Ltd.
L1 Long Short Fund Limited is an Australian-domiciled equity fund, overseen by L1 Capital Pty Ltd and established in September 2014. The fund's core investment strategy involves taking both long and short positions, primarily in Australian and New Zealand securities. It employs a bottom-up approach to guide its investment selections.
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