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LSF Stock Chart & Stats
AU$4.38
AU$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$4.38
AU$0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$3.35 - AU$5.09
Previous CloseN/A
Volume277.48K
Average Volume (3M)421.08K
Market Cap
AU$2.85B
Enterprise Value-AU$3.25B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$6.24B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)4.4
Beta0.78
Next Earnings
Feb 25, 2027EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.25%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.01
Shares Outstanding634,669,430
10 Day Avg. Volume373,853
30 Day Avg. Volume421,083
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio<0.01
Price to Book (P/B)1.19
Price to Sales (P/S)10.94
P/FCF Ratio-16.38
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 SheetThe absence of reported debt gives LSF substantial financial flexibility and reduces refinancing, interest and solvency risks. This is particularly valuable for an investment company whose asset values and earnings can fluctuate with market conditions.
Growing Capital BaseExpansion in equity and assets indicates that the company has built a substantially larger capital base over time. A stronger balance sheet can support portfolio scale, investment flexibility and resilience through different market cycles.
Strong FY2026 ProfitabilityThe latest year demonstrates that LSF can produce substantial accounting profits from its investment strategy. Although results vary with markets, this level of profitability supports the manager's ability to generate shareholder value when portfolio positions perform well.
Bears Say
Inconsistent Free Cash FlowLarge swings between positive and negative free cash flow indicate that reported profitability does not consistently translate into cash generation. Persistent variability may constrain distributions, portfolio flexibility and confidence in the durability of earnings.
Revenue And Gross Profit VolatilitySharp revenue changes and recurring negative gross profit periods show that operating results are highly sensitive to investment outcomes and accounting dynamics. This reduces visibility into underlying earnings quality and makes future performance harder to forecast.
Variable ReturnsThe wide variation in returns on equity demonstrates that LSF's performance depends heavily on market conditions and portfolio results. Such variability can produce uneven shareholder outcomes and complicate assessment of sustainable long-term compounding.
L1 Long Short Fund Ltd. News
LSF FAQ
What was L1 Long Short Fund Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
L1 Long Short Fund Ltd. lowest share price was AU$3.35 and its highest was AU$5.09 in the past 12 months.
What is L1 Long Short Fund Ltd.’s market cap?
L1 Long Short Fund Ltd.’s market cap is AU$2.85B.
When is L1 Long Short Fund Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
L1 Long Short Fund Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 25, 2027 which is in 139 days.
How were L1 Long Short Fund Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
L1 Long Short Fund Ltd. released its earnings results on Aug 25, 2026. The company reported AU$0.346 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is L1 Long Short Fund Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts L1 Long Short Fund Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does L1 Long Short Fund Ltd. pay dividends?
L1 Long Short Fund Ltd. pays a Quarterly dividend of AU$0.038 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.25%. See more information on L1 Long Short Fund Ltd. dividends here
What is L1 Long Short Fund Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
L1 Long Short Fund Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does L1 Long Short Fund Ltd. have?
L1 Long Short Fund Ltd. has 634,669,430 shares outstanding.
What happened to L1 Long Short Fund Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
L1 Long Short Fund Ltd. reported an EPS of AU$0.346 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.676%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of L1 Long Short Fund Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:LSF
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
L1 Long Short Fund Ltd. Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:LSF Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 62%
Sector Average 62%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
31.24%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
26.23%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
30.24%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
L1 Long Short Fund Ltd.
L1 Long Short Fund Limited is an investment company that provides investors with a diversified portfolio of long and short positions. The company's main activity involves investing in predominantly Australian securities, with some exposure to global securities, using a fundamental bottom-up research process. The fund's objective is to deliver strong, positive, risk-adjusted absolute returns over the long term while seeking to preserve capital.
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