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Scales Corp. Ltd. (SCL) Stock Price & Analysis

SCL Stock Chart & Stats

NZ$6.55NZ$0.15(2.34%)
At close: 4:45 PM GMT+13
NZD 6.5NZD 73 Aug17 Aug31 Aug14 Sep28 Sep12 Oct27 Oct
Day’s Range
NZD 6.37 - NZD 6.64
52-Week Range
NZD 5.59 - NZD 7.50
Previous Close
NZD 6.40
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
162.73K
Market Cap
NZD 960.09M
Enterprise Value
NZD 1.17B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
NZD 51.09M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
NZD 274.35M
Price to Earnings (P/E)
11.3
Beta
0.91
Next Earnings
Feb 24, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
N/A
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Jun 23, 2026
Dividend Yield
4.15%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Broad-based 2026 Earnings Growth

Broad-based growth across all three operating divisions reduces reliance on a single business line and indicates stronger underlying demand, volume and portfolio contributions. The upgraded full-year guidance also supports confidence that improved earnings can extend beyond one isolated reporting period.

Improved Revenue And Profitability

The sharp improvement in revenue and operating profitability demonstrates meaningful earnings recovery and stronger operating leverage. If the higher activity levels and improved mix persist, Scales should have greater internal capacity to reinvest, support its subsidiaries and build earnings over coming quarters.

European Petfood Expansion

Taking full control of Esro Petfood increases Scales’ exposure to European growth and gives management complete authority over operating improvements, regional supply and demand development. The transaction broadens the Global Proteins platform and creates scope for more integrated execution.

Bears Say

Materially Higher Leverage

The substantial increase in leverage reduces financial flexibility compared with Scales’ more conservatively financed 2021–2024 period. Higher debt can constrain future capital allocation and make the business more sensitive to weaker operating performance, especially while expanding through acquisitions.

Weak Operating Cash Conversion

Weak conversion of accounting profit into operating cash raises questions about the timing and quality of earnings, even though free cash flow remained positive. If the shortfall persists, working-capital needs could pressure liquidity and reduce funds available for investment or debt reduction.

Volatile Profit Quality

Large year-to-year swings in margins and profit make future earnings less predictable and weaken confidence that the 2025 improvement is fully sustainable. Inconsistent gross margins suggest business mix or one-off effects may continue to influence results and complicate planning.

Scales Corp. Ltd. News

SCL FAQ

What was Scales Corp. Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Scales Corp. Ltd. lowest stock price was NZ$5.59 and its highest was NZ$7.50 in the past 12 months.
What is Scales Corp. Ltd.’s market cap?
Scales Corp. Ltd.’s market cap is NZ$960.09M.
When is Scales Corp. Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were Scales Corp. Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Scales Corp. Ltd. released its earnings results on Aug 26, 2026. The company reported NZ$0.362 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of NZ$0.329 by NZ$0.033.
Is Scales Corp. Ltd. overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does Scales Corp. Ltd. pay dividends?
Scales Corp. Ltd. pays a ― dividend of NZ$0.136 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.15%. See more information on Scales Corp. Ltd. dividends here
What is Scales Corp. Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Scales Corp. Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Scales Corp. Ltd. have?
Scales Corp. Ltd. has 146,579,150 shares outstanding.
What happened to Scales Corp. Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Scales Corp. Ltd. reported an EPS of NZ$0.362 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of NZ$0.329. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.425%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Scales Corp. Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NZ:SCL
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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