Colonial Motor Co Ltd (CMO) Stock Price & Analysis

CMO Stock Chart & Stats

NZ$6.95NZ$0.00(0.00%)

At close: Nov 06 4:45 PM GMT+13

Day’s Range: NZD 6.90 - NZD 7.00
52-Week Range: NZD 6.48 - NZD 8.64
Previous Close: NZD 6.95
Volume: N/A
Average Volume (3M): 1,923
Market Cap: NZD 227.23M
Enterprise Value: NZD 381.68M
Total Cash (Recent Filing): NZD 10.98M
Total Debt (Recent Filing): NZD 152.54M
Price to Earnings (P/E): 11.9
Beta: 0.02
Next Earnings: Feb 18, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate: N/A
Last Dividend Ex-Date: Sep 24, 2026
Dividend Yield: 6.77%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Diversified Franchise Network

A broad franchise portfolio and national dealership footprint diversify CMC’s exposure across passenger vehicles, trucks, motorcycles and related markets. The additional JAC Motors distribution agreement could widen its addressable market and strengthen resilience as customer preferences and industry conditions evolve.

EV And NEV Positioning

Greater exposure to electric and hybrid vehicles positions CMC to participate in a structural shift in automotive demand rather than relying solely on legacy powertrains. New model launches and expanded BYD representation may support franchise relevance and customer reach over the next several years.

Improving Balance-sheet Risk

Improving debt-to-equity suggests CMC has reduced balance-sheet pressure after a prior leverage peak, giving the business more flexibility in a low-margin dealership environment. Lower financial risk can support continued investment in franchises while improving capacity to manage weaker operating periods.

Bears Say

Thin, Inconsistent Profitability

Persistently thin and uneven margins leave limited room for execution errors, demand changes or cost pressure to be absorbed without affecting earnings. The decline from stronger 2022–2023 operating margins also suggests current profitability may be less durable until performance improves consistently.

Volatile Free-cash-flow Conversion

Uneven conversion of accounting profit into discretionary cash reduces CMC’s ability to fund dividends, reinvestment and debt reduction consistently from operations. Dependence on working-capital swings makes financial planning less predictable and leaves less flexibility during weaker cash-generation years.

Leverage And Shareholder Returns Fluctuate

Meaningful year-to-year leverage movement can amplify earnings volatility when dealership margins are already low, even though leverage improved in 2026. Modest recent returns on equity further indicate that capital has not consistently translated into strong shareholder profitability.

Colonial Motor Co Ltd News

Colonial Motor Reports Higher Profit Amid Automotive Market Shift

An update from Colonial Motor Co Ltd ( ($NZ:CMO) ) is now available. Colonial Motor operates automotive franchise dealerships across New Zealand, representing light- and heavy-vehicle brands and expanding its

5d agoCMO

Colonial Motor shareholders approve all annual meeting resolutions

Colonial Motor Co Ltd ( ($NZ:CMO) ) just unveiled an update. The Colonial Motor Company is a New Zealand automotive retail group providing vehicle sales and related services, including parts

5d agoCMO

Colonial Motor Elects John Journee as Chair

Colonial Motor Co Ltd ( ($NZ:CMO) ) has provided an update. John Journee has been elected Chair of The Colonial Motor Company following Ash Waugh’s retirement as a director and

5d agoCMO

Colonial Motor Director Increases Beneficial Shareholding via Trust Transfer

Colonial Motor Co Ltd ( ($NZ:CMO) ) has issued an update. The Colonial Motor Company has disclosed a change in director Stuart Barnes Gibbons’ relevant interests in the company’s ordinary

3w agoCMO

Colonial Motor Company issues 108th annual report and expands franchise reach

An announcement from Colonial Motor Co Ltd ( ($NZ:CMO) ) is now available. The Colonial Motor Company has released its 108th Annual Report for the year to 30 June 2026,

1M agoCMO

Colonial Motor sets director nomination deadline and annual meeting date

Colonial Motor Co Ltd ( ($NZ:CMO) ) has issued an update. The Colonial Motor Company Limited, a New Zealand automotive business based in Wellington, has announced the timetable for refreshing

2M agoCMO

Colonial Motor lifts profit and dividend as it pivots harder into EVs

The latest announcement is out from Colonial Motor Co Ltd ( ($NZ:CMO) ). The Colonial Motor Company reported a trading profit after tax of $18.7 million for the year to

2M agoCMO

Colonial Motor Expands BYD Dealership Network in New Zealand

The latest announcement is out from Colonial Motor Co Ltd ( ($NZ:CMO) ). The Colonial Motor Company Limited is a New Zealand-based automotive dealer group that represents multiple vehicle brands

4M agoCMO

Colonial Motor CEO Increases Direct Shareholding via Off-Market Transfer

An update from Colonial Motor Co Ltd ( ($NZ:CMO) ) is now available. The Colonial Motor Company Limited has disclosed a change in the relevant interests of its chief executive

7M agoCMO

Colonial Motor Director Increases Beneficial Shareholding via Off-Market Transfer

The latest announcement is out from Colonial Motor Co Ltd ( ($NZ:CMO) ). The Colonial Motor Company has disclosed a change in director Stuart Barnes Gibbons’ relevant interests in the

7M agoCMO

CMO FAQ

What was Colonial Motor Co Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?

Colonial Motor Co Ltd lowest stock price was NZ$6.48 and its highest was NZ$8.64 in the past 12 months.

What is Colonial Motor Co Ltd’s market cap?

Colonial Motor Co Ltd’s market cap is NZ$227.23M.

When is Colonial Motor Co Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?

The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.

How were Colonial Motor Co Ltd’s earnings last quarter?

Colonial Motor Co Ltd released its earnings results on Sep 21, 2026. The company reported NZ$0.253 earnings per share for the quarter.

Is Colonial Motor Co Ltd overvalued?

Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.

Does Colonial Motor Co Ltd pay dividends?

Colonial Motor Co Ltd pays a ― dividend of NZ$0.294 which represents an annual dividend yield of 6.77%. See more information on Colonial Motor Co Ltd dividends here

What is Colonial Motor Co Ltd’s EPS estimate?

Colonial Motor Co Ltd’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Colonial Motor Co Ltd have?

Colonial Motor Co Ltd has 32,694,633 shares outstanding.

What happened to Colonial Motor Co Ltd’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Colonial Motor Co Ltd reported an EPS of NZ$0.253 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Colonial Motor Co Ltd?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NZ:CMO

What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?

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