Region Group (AU:RGN)
ASX:RGN
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RGN Stock Chart & Stats
AU$2.28
-AU$0.01(-0.48%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$2.28
-AU$0.01(-0.48%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$2.09 - AU$2.50
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.96M
Average Volume (3M)2.82M
Market Cap
AU$2.77B
Enterprise ValueAU$4.21B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$24.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$1.63B
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.0
Beta0.52
Next Earnings
Aug 18, 2026EPS Estimate
0.08Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.61%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.27
Shares Outstanding1,148,742,300
10 Day Avg. Volume2,248,246
30 Day Avg. Volume2,823,719
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.89
Price to Sales (P/S)6.69
P/FCF Ratio-156.89
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$2.40Price Target Upside5.26% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)0.16
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$336.87M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Occupancy & Improving VacancyVery high portfolio occupancy (97.7%) and improving specialty vacancy (4.5%) alongside H1 comparable NOI growth (+3.7%) support durable rental cash flows. High physical occupancy reduces vacancy-driven revenue volatility, strengthens tenant retention prospects and underpins stable distributable income over the medium term.
Manageable Leverage And Strong HedgingGearing at 32.7% sits at the lower end of the stated range and comprehensive short‑term hedging (100% FY26, ~3% avg over 3 years) materially reduces near-term interest rate volatility. Combined with successful AUD300m note issuance, this indicates resilient funding access and predictable interest costs for planning capex and distributions.
Strong Revenue Growth And MarginsSubstantial reported revenue growth and very strong gross/EBIT margins with a 14.17% ROE reflect efficient operations and attractive property-level economics. High margins and solid return on equity indicate the business can convert leasing and asset management activity into durable earnings power and fund reinvestment or distributions over time.
Bears Say
Negative Free Cash FlowA sharp fall to negative free cash flow (down ~121.8%) undermines internal funding capacity for capex, development and buybacks despite positive operating cash flow. Persistent negative FCF increases reliance on external financing or asset sales, constraining strategic flexibility and potentially pressuring distributions if not reversed.
Rising Cost Of DebtAn increase in the weighted average cost of debt (from 4.3% to 4.6%) creates a structural headwind to FFO. While hedges cover near-term exposure, rolling hedges and future refinancing risk mean higher average funding costs could persist, compressing distributable earnings and reducing room for leverage or growth initiatives over the medium term.
Elevated Leasing Incentives & Vacancy-related CapexHigh average leasing incentives (~12.3%) and expected Mosaic-related leasing capital (~$2.5m) create recurring expense pressure and a modest NOI drag (~$0.5m). Persistently elevated incentives compress net rental yields and slow the pace of rent reversion, reducing long‑term NOI growth potential and cash available for distributions.
Region Group News
RGN FAQ
What was Region Group’s price range in the past 12 months?
Region Group lowest share price was AU$2.09 and its highest was AU$2.50 in the past 12 months.
What is Region Group’s market cap?
Region Group’s market cap is AU$2.77B.
When is Region Group’s upcoming earnings report date?
Region Group’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 18, 2026 which is in 65 days.
How were Region Group’s earnings last quarter?
Region Group released its earnings results on Feb 09, 2026. The company reported AU$0.154 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of AU$0.078 by AU$0.076.
Is Region Group overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Region Group’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Region Group pay dividends?
Region Group pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.069 which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.61%. See more information on Region Group dividends here
What is Region Group’s EPS estimate?
Region Group’s EPS estimate is 0.08.
How many shares outstanding does Region Group have?
Region Group has 1,148,742,300 shares outstanding.
What happened to Region Group’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Region Group reported an EPS of AU$0.154 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of AU$0.078. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.431%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Region Group?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:RGN
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Region Group Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$2.40 (5.26% Upside)
AU$2.40 (5.26% Upside)
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
7.14%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.68%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
11.68%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Region Group
Region Group is structured as a stapled entity comprising two internally managed Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs): the Shopping Centres Australasia Property Management Trust (ARSN 160 612 626) and the Shopping Centres Australasia Property Retail Trust (ARSN 160 612 788). This Group holds a diverse portfolio of high-quality neighbourhood and sub-regional retail centres strategically located across Australia. A core component of Region Group's investment approach involves focusing on properties predominantly anchored by essential service (non-discretionary) retailers, ensuring robust income streams through long-term lease agreements with key tenants such as Woolworths Limited, Coles Group Limited, and various companies within the Wesfarmers Limited group.
RGN Company Deck
RGN Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a predominantly positive operational and financial performance: earnings and AFFO grew, portfolio metrics (occupancy, specialty vacancy, comparable NOI and sales) were resilient, AUM and NTA increased, and management secured favorable debt funding and strong hedging which reduces near-term rate risk. Headwinds included a modest rise in average debt costs, elevated leasing incentives and costs to lease Mosaic-origin vacancies, flat renewal spreads driven by a small number of renewals, and the fact that guidance does not assume further buybacks. Overall, the positive operational and capital management outcomes outweigh the manageable challenges.View all AU:RGN earnings summariesRGN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$2.40
▲(5.26% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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