GK9 Stock Chart & Stats
€6.30
-€0.05(-0.79%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€6.30
-€0.05(-0.79%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€4.40 - €6.45
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)3.00
Market Cap
€4.06B
Enterprise Value€15.82K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€755.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€8.07B
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.6
Beta0.54
Next Earnings
Aug 18, 2026EPS Estimate
0.2Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.72
Shares Outstanding681,584,900
10 Day Avg. Volume10
30 Day Avg. Volume3
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.61
Price to Book (P/B)1.44
Price to Sales (P/S)7.39
P/FCF Ratio13.89
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€6.50Price Target Upside3.14% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)0.44
Revenue Forecast (FY)€628.28M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Record Annuity Sales And Book GrowthChallenger's record annuity sales and 7.4% annuity book growth indicate durable demand for guaranteed retirement income. Large, recurring premium inflows build predictable long‑dated liabilities and fee revenue, supporting scale economies, pricing power and more stable long‑term cash flows.
Strong Capital Position And Ratings UpgradeA healthy PCA buffer and an S&P upgrade materially strengthen balance sheet credibility. This reduces funding costs, eases regulatory constraints, supports strategic initiatives (offshore reinsurance, origination) and gives management flexibility to deploy capital without compromising prudential requirements.
Cash Generation, Cost Discipline And Shareholder ReturnsFlat expenses, improved cost-to-income and active returns (dividend increase and buyback) signal disciplined capital allocation and resilient cash generation. That operational efficiency plus prudent buybacks supports long‑term shareholder value while preserving capacity for growth investments.
Bears Say
High Financial LeverageA debt-to-equity ratio around 2.14 leaves the company more exposed to interest rate and market shocks and reduces financial flexibility. For a life insurer, higher leverage can constrain capital actions, increase funding sensitivity to spreads and may raise capital requirements under regulatory reform.
Revenue Volatility And Recent DeclineLarge, lumpy revenue swings and a recent steep decline undermine predictability of fees and earnings. Reliance on variable performance/transaction fees, seasonality and sales mix (short‑dated institutional sales) increases forecasting risk and can magnify earnings volatility across cycles.
Margin Pressure From Tight Spreads And Liquidity DragHistorically tight credit spreads and a deliberate shift to higher cash holdings compress reinvestment margins and ROE. Holding low‑yielding liquidity to support institutional sales reduces earnings on the asset base until redeployed, a structural headwind in a low‑spread environment.
Challenger News
GK9 FAQ
What was Challenger Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Challenger Limited lowest stock price was €4.40 and its highest was €6.45 in the past 12 months.
What is Challenger Limited’s market cap?
Challenger Limited’s market cap is €4.06B.
When is Challenger Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Challenger Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 18, 2026 which is in 15 days.
How were Challenger Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Challenger Limited released its earnings results on Feb 17, 2026. The company reported €0.191 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of €0.196 by -€0.004.
Is Challenger Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Challenger Limited’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Challenger Limited pay dividends?
Challenger Limited does not currently pay dividends.
What is Challenger Limited’s EPS estimate?
Challenger Limited’s EPS estimate is 0.2.
How many shares outstanding does Challenger Limited have?
Challenger Limited has 681,584,900 shares outstanding.
What happened to Challenger Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Challenger Limited reported an EPS of €0.191 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of €0.196. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 8.332%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Challenger Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:GK9
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
Challenger Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
€6.50 (3.14% Upside)
€6.50 (3.14% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DE:GK9 Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 57%
Sector Average 57%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth €665.7K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
52.41%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.42%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
12.31%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Challenger Limited
Challenger Limited functions as a publicly listed investment management enterprise. The company also provides comprehensive retirement services to its clientele. It is actively involved in overseeing equity-focused mutual funds and deploys capital across public stock markets worldwide. Established in 1985, Challenger Limited maintains a significant operational presence spanning Australia, Asia, and the United Kingdom.
GK9 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€6.50
▲(3.14% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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