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WAM Stock Chart & Stats
AU$1.51
AU$0.01(0.64%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
AU$1.51
AU$0.01(0.64%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$1.00 - AU$1.93
Previous CloseN/A
Volume921.66K
Average Volume (3M)2.33M
Market Cap
AU$1.18B
Enterprise ValueAU$1.55B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$1.38B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.37
Next EarningsN/A
EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield14.86%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)N/A
Shares Outstanding1,138,200,800
10 Day Avg. Volume2,014,981
30 Day Avg. Volume2,329,917
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.09
Price to Book (P/B)1.06
Price to Sales (P/S)-10.40
P/FCF Ratio13.32
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 Balance SheetA debt-free structure and substantial equity base reduce financial leverage risk and preserve flexibility through market downturns. This gives WAM greater capacity to maintain its investment portfolio, absorb valuation swings, and allocate capital without the added burden of interest or refinancing obligations.
Consistent Cash GenerationPositive operating and free cash flow across every reported year indicates that WAM can generate liquidity even when accounting earnings are weak. That recurring cash production supports portfolio flexibility and shareholder distributions, while reducing reliance on borrowing or repeated equity funding.
Strong Up-cycle ProfitabilityVery high margins during favorable market periods demonstrate the earnings power of WAM's investment portfolio and active management model. Although results are cyclical, this profitability provides a strong base for rebuilding retained capital and supporting shareholder returns when markets recover.
Bears Say
Large Latest-period LossThe latest annual loss shows that WAM's reported earnings can deteriorate sharply when portfolio valuations or realised investment outcomes weaken. Such a reversal reduces earnings visibility over the next several months and can constrain the sustainability of distributions and retained capital growth.
Highly Market-sensitive EarningsWAM's profitability is heavily exposed to equity-market conditions because returns depend on investment gains, losses and portfolio income. Repeated sharp swings in revenue and negative return on equity indicate that shareholder outcomes can vary materially across cycles, limiting predictability.
Inconsistent Free Cash Flow GrowthWhile cash flow remains positive, declining and volatile free cash flow growth signals that cash realization is not consistently expanding with the business. This may limit the pace at which WAM can increase distributions, rebuild capital, or take advantage of investment opportunities during weaker periods.
WAM Capital Ltd. News
WAM FAQ
What was WAM Capital Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
WAM Capital Ltd. lowest share price was AU$0.99 and its highest was AU$1.93 in the past 12 months.
What is WAM Capital Ltd.’s market cap?
WAM Capital Ltd.’s market cap is AU$1.18B.
When is WAM Capital Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were WAM Capital Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Currently, no data Available
Is WAM Capital Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts WAM Capital Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does WAM Capital Ltd. pay dividends?
WAM Capital Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.077 which represents an annual dividend yield of 14.86%. See more information on WAM Capital Ltd. dividends here
What is WAM Capital Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
WAM Capital Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does WAM Capital Ltd. have?
WAM Capital Ltd. has 1,138,200,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to WAM Capital Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Currently, no data Available
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of WAM Capital Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:WAM
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
WAM Capital Ltd. Stock Smart Score
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Blogger Sentiment
Bearish
AU:WAM Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth AU$333.9K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-36.18%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-7.37%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-17.84%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
WAM Capital Ltd.
WAM Capital Limited operates as a closed-end equity investment fund, established in Australia on March 8, 1999, and managed by Wilson Asset Management (International) Pty Limited. This fund primarily invests in publicly traded Australian equities, with a focus on companies within the industrial sector. It seeks opportunities in both value and growth stocks among small to medium-capitalization firms. A key aspect of its strategy involves capitalizing on short-term arbitrage and market mispricing opportunities, with an overarching aim to generate absolute returns. The investment process employs a bottom-up approach, driven by a combination of fundamental and quantitative analysis and supported by proprietary in-house research. The S&P/ASX All Ordinaries Accumulation Index is used to benchmark the portfolio's performance.
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