IPD Group Ltd stock analysis
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IPD Group Ltd (IPG) Share Price & Analysis
IPG Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- AUD 5.27 - AUD 5.45
- 52-Week Range
- AUD 3.24 - AUD 6.51
- Previous Close
- AUD 5.15
- Volume
- N/A
- Average Volume (3M)
- 338.77K
- Market Cap
- AUD 567.40M
- Enterprise Value
- AUD 636.67M
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- AUD 32.20M
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- AUD 75.57M
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 18.1
- Beta
- 0.81
- Next Earnings
- Feb 22, 2027 (Est.)
- EPS Estimate
- 0.16
- Last Dividend Ex-Date
- Sep 23, 2026
- Dividend Yield
- 2.70%
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Revenue Growth
Revenue has expanded substantially over five years, demonstrating sustained demand and operating scale. Continued growth broadens the customer and project base, supports better absorption of fixed costs, and gives IPD more capacity to invest in distribution and technical capabilities.
Stable Profitability
Despite changes in the operating environment, IPD has maintained relatively consistent EBIT and net margins across the period. This suggests the distribution model has historically converted sales into dependable earnings, providing a durable foundation for reinvestment and future growth.
Positive Free Cash Flow
Positive free cash flow in every reported year indicates that accounting profits have generally translated into cash generation. The strong 2026 conversion provides resources for working capital, investment, debt servicing, or shareholder returns without relying solely on external funding.
Bears Say
Gross Margin Compression
The sharp 2026 gross-margin decline is a material threat to earnings quality and suggests pressure from input costs, product mix, or pricing. Even with higher net income, a sustained lower margin would reduce operating leverage and make future profit growth more dependent on volume.
Higher Leverage
Debt has increased substantially in one year, lifting debt-to-equity to about 0.42 from roughly 0.19. Greater leverage reduces balance-sheet flexibility, increases the importance of stable cash generation, and may constrain capital allocation if operating conditions weaken.
Uneven Cash Conversion
Operating cash flow has been inconsistent relative to earnings, with coverage below 0.5 in every reported year and a further decline in 2026. This creates a durable monitoring risk because weaker conversion can limit internally funded growth even while reported profits remain positive.
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Company Description
IPD Group Ltd
IPD Group Limited is an Australian enterprise specializing in the distribution of a broad spectrum of electrical equipment. The company's extensive offerings include solutions for power distribution, industrial and motor control, automation and industrial communication, power monitoring, and electric vehicle technology, alongside other related products. These are supplied under well-known brand names such as ABB, Elsteel, Emerson, and Red Lion. In addition to its product range, IPD Group provides vital services like installation, commissioning, calibration, testing, ongoing maintenance, repair, and refurbishment. Its clientele spans various sectors, including switchboard manufacturers, electrical wholesalers, contractors, power utilities, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and system integrators. Founded in 1889, IPD Group Limited is based in Wetherill Park, Australia, and officially adopted its current name in July 2006, having previously operated as Alstom Industrial Products Limited.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Industrial - Machinery
- CEO
- Michael Sainsbury
- Employees
- 377
- Website
- www.ipdgroup.com.au
- Address
- 43-47 Newton Road, Wetherill Park, NSW, 2164, AU
IPD Group Ltd (IPG) Earnings & Revenues
IPG Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
Technical Analysis
Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 13 | 6 | 3 |
| Technical Analysis | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| Moving Averages | 10 | 0 | 2 |









