Kelsian Group Limited (AU:KLS)
ASX:KLS
KLS Stock Chart & Stats
AU$3.78
-AU$0.09(-2.50%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$3.78
-AU$0.09(-2.50%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$2.19 - AU$5.22
Previous CloseN/A
Volume780.72K
Average Volume (3M)491.83K
Market Cap
AU$1.08B
Enterprise ValueAU$2.19B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$141.90M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$1.24B
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.9
Beta0.97
Next Earnings
Sep 01, 2026EPS Estimate
0.18Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.06%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.19
Shares Outstanding271,594,900
10 Day Avg. Volume325,407
30 Day Avg. Volume491,826
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-3.98
Price to Book (P/B)1.08
Price to Sales (P/S)0.46
P/FCF Ratio25.39
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$5.37Price Target Upside42.06% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.36
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$2.37B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Contracted Public Transport ModelMulti-year, contracted public transport operations provide predictable, recurring cash flows and high revenue visibility. Government tenders create structural demand and switching costs, supporting stable utilization and cash generation versus purely commercial, volatile transport services.
Strong Revenue Growth & Gross Margin ExpansionSustained revenue growth alongside a substantial gross margin improvement indicates stronger operational leverage, better contract pricing or mix, and improved cost control at the service-delivery level. These dynamics support more durable core operating profitability over the medium term.
Improving Cash GenerationLarge FCF growth and stable operating cash flow to net income imply stronger cash conversion of accounting profits, enhancing capacity to fund capex, service debt, or invest in bids. Improved cash generation underpins financial flexibility despite ongoing investment needs.
Bears Say
Rising LeverageA materially higher debt-to-equity ratio raises financial risk and reduces balance-sheet flexibility. Elevated leverage increases interest exposure and may limit the company’s ability to pursue organic or acquisitive growth, and could strain cash flow during downturns.
Profitability Pressure At The Bottom LineDespite gross margin gains, declining net and EBITDA margins indicate rising operating or overhead pressures and limit conversion of top-line growth into shareholder returns. Persistently compressed margins can constrain ROE and reduce ability to self-fund strategic initiatives.
Limited Post-capex Cash ConversionEven with strong FCF growth, low free cash flow relative to net income signals heavy capex or reinvestment needs that limit discretionary cash. This restricts capacity for debt repayment, dividends, or bid financing without raising external funding, sustaining refinancing risk.
Kelsian Group Limited News
KLS FAQ
What was Kelsian Group Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kelsian Group Limited lowest share price was AU$2.19 and its highest was AU$5.22 in the past 12 months.
What is Kelsian Group Limited’s market cap?
Kelsian Group Limited’s market cap is AU$1.08B.
When is Kelsian Group Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kelsian Group Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 01, 2026 which is in 145 days.
How were Kelsian Group Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Kelsian Group Limited released its earnings results on Feb 22, 2026. The company reported AU$0.192 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of AU$0.177 by AU$0.015.
Is Kelsian Group Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Kelsian Group Limited’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Kelsian Group Limited pay dividends?
Kelsian Group Limited pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.095 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.06%. See more information on Kelsian Group Limited dividends here
What is Kelsian Group Limited’s EPS estimate?
Kelsian Group Limited’s EPS estimate is 0.18.
How many shares outstanding does Kelsian Group Limited have?
Kelsian Group Limited has 271,594,900 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kelsian Group Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kelsian Group Limited reported an EPS of AU$0.192 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of AU$0.177. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 18.13%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kelsian Group Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:KLS
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
Kelsian Group Limited Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$5.37 (42.06% Upside)
AU$5.37 (42.06% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:KLS Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
24.58%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
6.99%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.20%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Kelsian Group Limited
Kelsian Group Limited provides land and marine transport and tourism services in Australia, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. It operates through Marine & Tourism, Australian Bus, and International Bus segments. The Marine & Tourism segment operates vehicle and passenger ferry services, barging, coach tours and package holidays, lunch, dinner, charter cruises, and accommodation facilities. The Australian Bus segment operates metropolitan public bus services on behalf of governments in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, and Darwin. The International Bus segment operates metropolitan public bus services on behalf of governments in London and Singapore. The company also provides finance, sales and marketing, information and technology, business development, fleet management, health and safety, and administration and risk management support services. It operates 4,134 buses, 115 vessels, and 24 light rail vehicles, as well as 1,125 buses comprising 297 electric vehicles in London. The company was formerly known as SeaLink Travel Group Limited and changed its name to Kelsian Group Limited in November 2021. Kelsian Group Limited was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Adelaide, Australia.
KLS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$5.37
▲(42.06% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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