AFOVF Stock Chart & Stats
$4.61
$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$4.61
$0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$4.61 - $5.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume25.00K
Average Volume (3M)0.00
Market Cap
N/A
Enterprise Value$8.71K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$89.54M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)28.6
Beta0.04
Next Earnings
Jan 27, 2027EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.8%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.24
Shares OutstandingN/A
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume0
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.00
Price to Book (P/B)1.07
Price to Sales (P/S)25.91
P/FCF Ratio32.06
Enterprise Value/Market Cap10.00T>
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
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
Conservative Balance SheetMinimal leverage reduces financial risk and interest burdens, giving AFI resilience through market downturns. Its substantial equity base supports the investment portfolio without dependence on debt financing, preserving flexibility for long-term portfolio management.
Reliable Cash GenerationStrong earnings-to-cash conversion supports operating costs and shareholder distributions without requiring external funding. Persistent positive cash generation is a durable strength for an investment company whose returns depend on portfolio income and realised gains.
Diversified Long-term Investment ModelDiversification across Australian sectors reduces reliance on any single investee company and combines dividend income with long-term capital growth potential. This established LIC structure also gives shareholders access to professional portfolio management through one vehicle.
Bears Say
Uneven Revenue GrowthThe lack of a consistent growth trajectory makes future earnings progression less predictable. Because AFI's results depend on portfolio income and investment valuations rather than recurring operating sales, earnings can remain sensitive to the mix and performance of holdings.
Inconsistent Free Cash Flow GrowthPositive absolute cash flow is supportive, but repeated periods of declining growth weaken confidence in steadily expanding distributions or reinvestment capacity. The pattern indicates that cash outcomes may fluctuate with portfolio conditions even when underlying cash conversion remains sound.
Modest Return On EquityLow-to-mid single-digit returns on equity limit the rate at which AFI can compound shareholder capital from its existing asset base. This is partly characteristic of the LIC model, but it still constrains balance-sheet-driven value creation over time.
Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd. News
AFOVF FAQ
What was Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd. lowest stock price was $4.61 and its highest was $5.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd.’s market cap?
Currently, no data Available
When is Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 27, 2027 which is in 141 days.
How were Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd. released its earnings results on Jul 26, 2026. The company reported $0.084 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd. pay dividends?
Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.12 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.8%. See more information on Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd. dividends here
What is Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd. have?
Currently, no data Available
What happened to Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd. reported an EPS of $0.084 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AFOVF
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 Foundation Investment Co. Ltd. Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AFOVF Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $14.4K 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
-7.80%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.80%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.93%
Trailing 12-Months
Learn more about TipRanks Smart Score
Company Description
Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd.
Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited (AFI) operates as a publicly listed investment management firm. This entity focuses its capital allocation on publicly traded companies within the Australian and New Zealand equity markets, specifically targeting value-oriented stocks. Its portfolio is constructed to include a diverse range of industries, with its performance meticulously benchmarked against the S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index. AFI's investment strategy is driven by a thorough, in-house fundamental analysis, employing a bottom-up research methodology to identify prospective investments. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.
AFOVF Company Deck
AFOVF Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
Balanced/Neutral: The call highlights AFIC’s strong long-term record, low operating costs, maintained ordinary dividend and special dividends funded by franking/profit reserves, opportunistic portfolio additions, and steps to address the NTA discount (buybacks, marketing). However, these positives are offset by clear short-term underperformance versus the benchmark (6‑month NTA -2%, 1‑year +1.2%), profit down 4.6%, notable deratings in major holdings (CSL -37%, James Hardie -38%), a costly miss on the gold rally and a persistent ~9% discount to NTA. Management has acknowledged execution/timing shortcomings and is implementing tactical and structural responses, leaving the net tone cautious and constructive but realistically tempered.View all AFOVF earnings summariesTechnical Analysis
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