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WAX Stock Chart & Stats
AU$1.07
<AU$0.01(0.47%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
AU$1.07
<AU$0.01(0.47%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$0.96 - AU$1.36
Previous CloseN/A
Volume165.68K
Average Volume (3M)224.73K
Market Cap
AU$208.99M
Enterprise Value-AU$3.96
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$209.91M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.27
Next EarningsN/A
EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield10%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)N/A
Shares Outstanding210,041,470
10 Day Avg. Volume316,692
30 Day Avg. Volume224,728
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.04
Price to Book (P/B)1.16
Price to Sales (P/S)-5.61
P/FCF Ratio20.35
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 SheetZero reported leverage and a sizable equity base provide financial resilience and flexibility. This structure reduces refinancing risk and interest burdens, helping the investment company withstand portfolio volatility and maintain capacity to invest over the medium term.
Recent Positive Cash GenerationPositive operating and free cash flow in the latest three reported years provides a tangible cushion despite weaker accounting earnings. Sustained cash generation can support distributions, portfolio activity and operating needs without relying heavily on external funding.
Demonstrated ProfitabilityThe company has previously shown it can generate substantial profits when investment returns are favorable. That record supports the underlying viability of its active, research-driven model, although the latest loss indicates results remain dependent on portfolio performance.
Bears Say
FY2026 Earnings ReversalThe latest reported period indicates a major deterioration in the earnings run-rate. For an investment company, losses can reduce retained capital and distribution capacity, while the sharp reversal makes medium-term profitability less dependable for shareholders.
Revenue VolatilityUnstable revenue reflects the sensitivity of results to portfolio gains, losses and distributions rather than a steadily expanding operating base. This limits forecasting confidence and increases the risk that future earnings and shareholder distributions will fluctuate materially.
Inconsistent Cash FlowAlthough recent cash flow was positive, the history shows meaningful year-to-year swings and weakening free-cash-flow momentum. That inconsistency can make dividends, portfolio reinvestment and other capital decisions more dependent on market-driven investment outcomes.
WAM Research Ltd. News
WAX FAQ
What was WAM Research Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
WAM Research Ltd. lowest share price was AU$0.96 and its highest was AU$1.36 in the past 12 months.
What is WAM Research Ltd.’s market cap?
WAM Research Ltd.’s market cap is AU$208.99M.
When is WAM Research Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were WAM Research Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Currently, no data Available
Is WAM Research Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts WAM Research Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does WAM Research Ltd. pay dividends?
WAM Research Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.05 which represents an annual dividend yield of 10%. See more information on WAM Research Ltd. dividends here
What is WAM Research Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
WAM Research Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does WAM Research Ltd. have?
WAM Research Ltd. has 210,041,470 shares outstanding.
What happened to WAM Research Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Currently, no data Available
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of WAM Research Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:WAX
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 Research Ltd. Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Blogger Sentiment
Bearish
AU:WAX Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 55%
Sector Average 55%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 75%
Bearish news 25%
Bearish news 25%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
20.15%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.00%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-23.52%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
WAM Research Ltd.
WAM Research Limited is an Australian-domiciled closed-end equity investment vehicle, founded on May 10, 2002, and managed by MAM Pty Limited. The fund primarily directs its capital towards publicly listed companies within Australia, with a significant allocation to the industrial sector. It aims to identify opportunities in small and medium-capitalization firms, pursuing both value and growth investment strategies, informed by its proprietary in-house research. The fund's performance is measured against the S&P/ASX All Ordinaries Accumulation Index, and it was previously recognized as Wilson Investment Fund Limited.
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