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WAM Stock Chart & Stats
AU$1.51
AU$0.01(0.64%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
AU$1.51
AU$0.01(0.64%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$1.00 - AU$1.89
Previous CloseN/A
Volume921.66K
Average Volume (3M)1.82M
Market Cap
AU$1.16B
Enterprise ValueAU$1.55B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$1.38B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.37
Next EarningsN/A
EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield14.12%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)N/A
Shares Outstanding1,138,200,800
10 Day Avg. Volume2,459,449
30 Day Avg. Volume1,817,823
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.09
Price to Book (P/B)1.06
Price to Sales (P/S)-10.40
P/FCF Ratio13.32
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 SheetA debt-free structure and substantial equity base reduce interest and refinancing pressure, preserving flexibility to hold investments through market cycles. This capital strength can support portfolio continuity and shareholder distributions, although it does not eliminate exposure to investment losses.
Positive Cash GenerationOperating and free cash flow have remained positive in every year shown, including 2026, when operating cash flow was about 126.5M. That recurring cash generation supports liquidity and gives WAM capacity to fund distributions or manage its portfolio without relying on new borrowing.
Active Investment PlatformWAM’s listed investment company structure offers shareholders access to professional selection and ongoing management of a predominantly Australian equity portfolio. This gives the business a clear, repeatable operating model centered on investment expertise rather than a complex range of operating activities.
Bears Say
Highly Volatile ProfitabilityProfitability is strongly linked to market and portfolio outcomes, creating substantial earnings instability across cycles. The large 2026 loss after several profitable years reduces confidence in near-term earnings continuity and makes shareholder returns less predictable over the next several quarters.
Negative Returns In Weak MarketsNegative return on equity in multiple periods shows that a strong capital base does not consistently translate into shareholder returns. This exposes WAM to prolonged performance pressure when markets weaken and can reduce the effectiveness of retained capital in compounding net assets.
Inconsistent Free Cash Flow GrowthAlthough cash flow remains positive, its growth is uneven and declined materially in 2026. This variability indicates that cash realization can fluctuate with portfolio conditions, making future distributions and internal capital flexibility less dependable than the positive cash-flow record alone suggests.
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$0.99 and its highest was AU$1.89 in the past 12 months.
What is WAM Capital Ltd.’s market cap?
WAM Capital Ltd.’s market cap is AU$1.16B.
When is WAM Capital Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
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 14.12%. 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
Outperform
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Blogger Sentiment
Bearish
AU:WAM Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 61%
Sector Average 61%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth AU$724.1K 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
-35.60%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-7.37%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-17.84%
Trailing 12-Months
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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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