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WAM Stock Chart & Stats
AU$1.78
AU$0.02(1.27%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$1.78
AU$0.02(1.27%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$1.47 - AU$1.93
Previous CloseN/A
Volume820.53K
Average Volume (3M)1.02M
Market Cap
AU$1.79B
Enterprise ValueAU$1.55B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$205.38M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.8
Beta0.36
Next Earnings
Sep 01, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield9.84%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.08
Shares Outstanding1,138,200,800
10 Day Avg. Volume1,226,736
30 Day Avg. Volume1,020,388
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.63
Price to Book (P/B)0.92
Price to Sales (P/S)5.34
P/FCF Ratio15.81
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
Conservative Balance SheetZero/near-zero leverage gives the company durable financial flexibility: it can withstand market drawdowns without forced asset sales, fund distributions or opportunistic buybacks from cash, and avoid interest expense pressure—supporting long-term capital allocation and resilience.
High Operating And Net MarginsSustained high margins reflect the LIC’s low operating-cost model and scalable investment management structure. High margin economics support capacity to deliver distributable earnings and absorb periodic portfolio underperformance while preserving long-term return generation.
Recent Cash Flow Covers Net IncomeOperating cash flow exceeding net income in recent years indicates stronger earnings quality and reduced reliance on unrealised gains. This bolsters the company’s ability to pay dividends, meet expenses and execute capital plans without frequent asset disposals.
Bears Say
Revenue And Earnings VolatilityLarge swings in revenue and episodic loss years weaken predictability of distributable income and returns. For a funds-management LIC, volatile investment outcomes complicate long-term cash flow planning, capital allocation and investor confidence over multi-quarter horizons.
Meaningful Recent Cash-flow DropA ~35% operating cash flow decline materially reduces internal funding for dividends, buybacks or opportunistic purchases. It signals sensitivity of cash generation to market returns, limiting near-term strategic flexibility and increasing reliance on portfolio realisations if prolonged.
Sharp Reported Revenue ContractionA large reported revenue contraction over the measured period indicates material portfolio underperformance or realised loss impacts, which can erode fee income and distributable earnings. Persistent top-line declines would undermine long-term income stability and capital return plans.
WAM Capital Ltd. News
WAM FAQ
What was WAM Capital Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
WAM Capital Ltd. lowest share price was AU$1.47 and its highest was AU$1.93 in the past 12 months.
What is WAM Capital Ltd.’s market cap?
WAM Capital Ltd.’s market cap is AU$1.79B.
When is WAM Capital Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
WAM Capital Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 01, 2026 which is in 42 days.
How were WAM Capital Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Currently, no data Available
Is WAM Capital Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts WAM Capital Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does WAM Capital Ltd. pay dividends?
WAM Capital Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.077 which represents an annual dividend yield of 9.84%. See more information on WAM Capital Ltd. dividends here
What is WAM Capital Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
WAM Capital Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does WAM Capital Ltd. have?
WAM Capital Ltd. has 1,138,200,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to WAM Capital Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Currently, no data Available
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of WAM Capital Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:WAM
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
WAM Capital Ltd. Stock Smart Score
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
27.84%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.84%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-6.73%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
WAM Capital Ltd.
WAM Capital Limited operates as a closed-end equity investment fund, established in Australia on March 8, 1999, and managed by Wilson Asset Management (International) Pty Limited. This fund primarily invests in publicly traded Australian equities, with a focus on companies within the industrial sector. It seeks opportunities in both value and growth stocks among small to medium-capitalization firms. A key aspect of its strategy involves capitalizing on short-term arbitrage and market mispricing opportunities, with an overarching aim to generate absolute returns. The investment process employs a bottom-up approach, driven by a combination of fundamental and quantitative analysis and supported by proprietary in-house research. The S&P/ASX All Ordinaries Accumulation Index is used to benchmark the portfolio's performance.
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