MA Financial Group Limited (AU:MAF)
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MAF Stock Chart & Stats
AU$7.12
AU$0.11(1.86%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$7.12
AU$0.11(1.86%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$5.84 - AU$11.64
Previous CloseN/A
Volume215.59K
Average Volume (3M)497.79K
Market Cap
AU$1.13B
Enterprise ValueAU$9.60B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$473.14M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$8.89B
Price to Earnings (P/E)101.3
Beta1.46
Next Earnings
Aug 26, 2026EPS Estimate
0.21Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.85%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.07
Shares Outstanding197,272,020
10 Day Avg. Volume324,247
30 Day Avg. Volume497,789
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-2.30
Price to Book (P/B)3.93
Price to Sales (P/S)1.01
P/FCF Ratio4.77
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$9.35Price Target Upside31.26% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)0.47
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$470.16M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Accelerating Revenue GrowthA ~43% revenue surge in 2025 reflects strong demand for MA Financial's alternative asset products and scales recurring management fees. Sustained top-line expansion increases fee base, supports long-term earnings potential and reinvestment in the business across multiple quarters.
Healthy Operating MarginsConsistently high EBIT margins near mid-20s indicate an efficient, fee-rich operating model typical of alternative asset managers. These margins provide structural resilience to operational cost swings and support capacity to absorb cyclical revenue variability while funding growth initiatives.
Improved 2025 Cash GenerationA meaningful cash-flow turnaround in 2025 produces sizeable operating and free cash flow, strengthening internal financing capacity. Durable cash generation supports fee-funded operations, potential reinvestment, and reduces reliance on external funding if maintained across subsequent reporting periods.
Bears Say
Dramatic Leverage IncreaseDebt rising to ~8.9B and a ~19x debt-to-equity ratio materially heighten financial risk and constrain strategic flexibility. Elevated leverage increases interest expense sensitivity, raises refinancing and covenant risk, and weakens the balance sheet's capacity to absorb shocks over the medium term.
Severely Compressed Net MarginNet margin collapsing to ~0.6% despite strong operating margins signals significant non-operating drains or finance costs. This erosion reduces retained earnings and ROE, undermining sustainable shareholder returns and raising concern over the quality and convertibility of reported operating profits.
Thin OCF Coverage And Cash VolatilityAn OCF-to-debt ratio of ~0.18 gives limited debt-servicing buffer and, when combined with historic cash-flow volatility, creates structural liquidity risk. Persistent low coverage limits maneuverability for capital allocation and increases vulnerability to market or fundraising stress.
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MAF FAQ
What was MA Financial Group Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
MA Financial Group Limited lowest share price was AU$5.84 and its highest was AU$11.64 in the past 12 months.
What is MA Financial Group Limited’s market cap?
MA Financial Group Limited’s market cap is AU$1.13B.
When is MA Financial Group Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
MA Financial Group Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 26, 2026 which is in 78 days.
How were MA Financial Group Limited’s earnings last quarter?
MA Financial Group Limited released its earnings results on Feb 18, 2026. The company reported AU$0.198 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of AU$0.195 by AU$0.003.
Is MA Financial Group Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts MA Financial Group Limited’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does MA Financial Group Limited pay dividends?
MA Financial Group Limited pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.14 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.85%. See more information on MA Financial Group Limited dividends here
What is MA Financial Group Limited’s EPS estimate?
MA Financial Group Limited’s EPS estimate is 0.21.
How many shares outstanding does MA Financial Group Limited have?
MA Financial Group Limited has 197,272,020 shares outstanding.
What happened to MA Financial Group Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
MA Financial Group Limited reported an EPS of AU$0.198 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of AU$0.195. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -9.859%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of MA Financial Group Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:MAF
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
MA Financial Group Limited Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$9.35 (31.26% Upside)
AU$9.35 (31.26% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:MAF Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth AU$12.2M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
44.36%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.39%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
88.83%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
MA Financial Group Limited
MA Financial Group Limited, together with its subsidiary entities, offers a broad spectrum of financial services. The company's operations are structured across three primary divisions: Asset Management, Lending, and Corporate Advisory & Equities. Its Asset Management segment is responsible for overseeing investment funds for a varied client base, which includes institutional investors, high-net-worth individuals, and retail customers. These managed assets encompass diverse areas such as real estate, hospitality, credit instruments, publicly listed shares, private equity, and venture capital. The Lending division primarily focuses on providing residential mortgage financing, in addition to specialized finance options and funding for legal disbursements. Through its Corporate Advisory & Equities division, the firm provides strategic and financial advice covering mergers and acquisitions (M&A), equity and debt capital markets, corporate restructuring, and cash equity trading. This segment possesses specialized knowledge in the real estate, credit, technology, and small-to-mid-cap industrial sectors. Additionally, it furnishes institutional and high-net-worth clients with securities research, sales support, and trade execution services. Founded in 2009, MA Financial Group Limited is based in Sydney, Australia.
MAF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$9.35
▲(31.26% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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