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K & S Corporation Limited
(Sydney:KSC)
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Rating:57Neutral
Price Target:
AU$3.00
â–¼(-1.96% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/27/26
The score is primarily held back by weaker cash-flow quality and only modest profitability despite a generally stable balance sheet. Technicals are broadly neutral, and valuation is supported by a ~4.21% dividend yield but offset by a mid-range P/E (~18.3).
Positive Factors
Relatively stable balance sheet
Moderate debt-to-equity and growing equity provide a relatively stable funding base. This should preserve financial flexibility through normal freight-market cycles, although the recent increase in leverage limits the strength of the advantage.
Negative Factors
Weak free cash flow conversion
Persistently weak free cash flow limits the cash available for debt reduction, reinvestment and shareholder returns. The pattern suggests elevated capital needs or working-capital volatility, reducing the quality and durability of reported earnings.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Relatively stable balance sheet
Moderate debt-to-equity and growing equity provide a relatively stable funding base. This should preserve financial flexibility through normal freight-market cycles, although the recent increase in leverage limits the strength of the advantage.
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K & S Corporation Limited (KSC) vs. iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA)
Market Cap
AU$425.60M
Dividend Yield4.12%
Average Volume (3M)9.15K
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.7
Beta (1Y)-0.09
Revenue Growth-2.10%
EPS Growth-21.98%
CountryAU
Employees1,522
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryIntegrated Freight & Logistics
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.17
Shares Outstanding136,847,300
10 Day Avg. Volume2,916
30 Day Avg. Volume9,151
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.93
Price to Book (P/B)1.08
Price to Sales (P/S)0.56
P/FCF Ratio136.48
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
K & S Corporation Limited Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
K&S Corporation Limited delivers a broad spectrum of transportation and logistics solutions across Australia and New Zealand. The company's operations are divided into three key segments: Australian Transport, Fuels, and New Zealand Transport. The...
How the Company Makes Money
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K & S Corporation Limited Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
58
Neutral
Balance Sheet
72
Positive
Cash Flow
42
Neutral
| Breakdown | Jun 2026 | Jun 2025 | Jun 2024 | Jun 2023 | Jun 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 729.18M | 744.81M | 824.58M | 848.94M | 776.18M |
| Gross Profit | 66.14M | 122.72M | 76.14M | 76.57M | 50.83M |
| EBITDA | 72.16M | 67.31M | 87.64M | 89.75M | 72.70M |
| Net Income | 22.78M | 29.20M | 31.23M | 28.63M | 17.43M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 744.22M | 699.29M | 652.38M | 612.36M | 601.75M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 34.21M | 26.01M | 33.44M | 39.54M | 27.35M |
| Total Debt | 128.74M | 115.12M | 66.23M | 54.24M | 63.93M |
| Total Liabilities | 365.27M | 325.67M | 296.43M | 290.68M | 294.80M |
| Stockholders Equity | 378.95M | 373.62M | 355.95M | 321.68M | 306.94M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 3.01M | -10.03M | -2.76M | 33.73M | 4.88M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 63.69M | 61.05M | 65.78M | 101.59M | 64.70M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -42.18M | -56.61M | -58.62M | -57.13M | -49.29M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -13.17M | -11.92M | -13.26M | -32.33M | -10.43M |
K & S Corporation Limited Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
69 Neutral | AU$25.63B | 19.51 | 28.80% | 3.32% | 0.86% | 7.65% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
59 Neutral | AU$4.19B | 19.30 | 11.01% | 4.58% | -7.37% | 59.81% | |
58 Neutral | AU$6.31B | 17.94 | 8.96% | 6.13% | 5.89% | 21.43% | |
57 Neutral | AU$425.60M | 18.68 | 6.08% | 4.12% | -2.10% | -21.98% | |
53 Neutral | AU$2.67B | 75.70 | 3.41% | 4.89% | 10.72% | -59.88% |
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K & S Corporation Limited Corporate Events
K & S Corporation Details 2026 Corporate Governance Framework
Aug 25, 2026
K S Corporation Limited has outlined its corporate governance framework for the year to 30 June 2026, detailing how its board aligns with ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations. The board charter formally sets out responsibilitie...
K&S Corporation Details 2026 Corporate Governance Compliance
Aug 25, 2026
KS Corporation Limited has confirmed that its corporate governance statement for the year ended 30 June 2026 is available on its website and has been approved by the board, in line with ASX Listing Rule requirements. The statement details how the ...
K&S Corporation Profit Falls as Contract Exits and Investment Drive Strategic Shift
Aug 25, 2026
KS Corporation reported an underlying profit before tax of $32.1 million for FY2026, down 16% year on year, with statutory profit after tax falling 22% to $22.8 million as operating revenue slipped 2.1% to $729.2 million amid contract exits and so...
K&S Corporation Unveils 2026 Financial Report and Highlights Board Expertise
Aug 25, 2026
KS Corporation Limited has released its financial report for the year ended 30 June 2026, accompanied by the directors’ report and auditor’s review. The disclosure details the group’s consolidated financial position, profits, cas...
K & S Corporation Declares Interim Dividend of AUD 0.06 Per Share
Aug 25, 2026
K S Corporation Limited, an Australian transport and logistics company listed on the ASX under ticker KSC, offers freight and related services through its ordinary fully paid shares. The company’s performance and cash flows are closely watc...
K&S Corporation Earnings Slip as Dividend Trimmed Amid Interest Rate Volatility
Aug 25, 2026
KS Corporation Limited reported a slight decrease in revenue to A$729.2 million for the year ended 30 June 2026, down 2.1% from the prior year, while profit from ordinary activities after tax fell 22% to A$22.8 million, reflecting lower underlying...
K&S Corporation Flags Up to $32.8 Million Underlying Profit for FY 2026
Jul 28, 2026
KS Corporation Limited has issued earnings guidance for the year ended 30 June 2026, based on unaudited management accounts indicating underlying profit before tax is expected to fall between $31.8 million and $32.8 million. The company plans to r...
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