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AFI Stock Chart & Stats
AU$6.94
-AU$0.05(-0.72%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
AU$6.94
-AU$0.05(-0.72%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$6.33 - AU$7.45
Previous CloseN/A
Volume449.65K
Average Volume (3M)468.89K
Market Cap
AU$8.43B
Enterprise ValueAU$8.90K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$89.54M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)28.6
Beta0.36
Next Earnings
Jan 27, 2027EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.59%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.24
Shares Outstanding1,227,117,200
10 Day Avg. Volume476,238
30 Day Avg. Volume468,888
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.00
Price to Book (P/B)1.07
Price to Sales (P/S)25.92
P/FCF Ratio32.06
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
Conservative Balance SheetAFIC’s minimal-to-no debt and large equity base provide durable financial flexibility. Low leverage reduces refinancing and interest risk, supporting steady dividends, opportunistic buybacks and the ability to hold through market drawdowns without balance-sheet stress over the next several months.
High-Quality Cash GenerationConsistent positive operating and free cash flow show earnings convert into cash, underpinning sustainable dividend funding and capital returns. Even with episodic FCF growth, reliable cash conversion supports long-term payout capacity and gives management flexibility for portfolio moves.
Dividend Stability And Active Capital ManagementA long record of stable ordinary dividends, use of special dividends funded by reserves, low MER and on-market buybacks demonstrate durable shareholder-focused capital allocation. These policies support income reliability and provide structural levers to address persistent NTA discounts over time.
Bears Say
Inconsistent Growth TrajectoryAFIC’s revenue/earnings growth lacks a clear, steady trajectory, reducing forward visibility for NTA expansion. Choppy top-line and intermittent free-cash-flow declines constrain predictability of dividend growth and limit confidence in sustained capital appreciation over the coming months.
Persistent Discount To NTA And Recent UnderperformanceA persistent ~9% discount and NTA underperformance versus the benchmark are structural headwinds for shareholder value. Even with buybacks and marketing, ongoing discounting signals sector or sentiment issues that can cap realized returns and limit upside over the medium term.
Stock-Selection & Execution ShortfallsAcknowledged mis-timing and large deratings of key holdings reveal execution risk in a low-turnover strategy. Persistent selection lapses can materially depress returns and erode the long-term compounding advantage of a LIC, undermining outperformance prospects in coming quarters.
Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd. News
AFI FAQ
What was Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd. lowest share price was AU$6.33 and its highest was AU$7.45 in the past 12 months.
What is Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd.’s market cap?
Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd.’s market cap is AU$8.43B.
When is Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 27, 2027 which is in 157 days.
How were Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd. released its earnings results on Jul 26, 2026. The company reported AU$0.117 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
Is Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd. pay dividends?
Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd. pays a Notavailable dividend of AU$0.17 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.59%. See more information on Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd. dividends here
What is Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd. have?
Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd. has 1,227,117,200 shares outstanding.
What happened to Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd. reported an EPS of AU$0.117 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.28%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:AFI
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
Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd. Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:AFI Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth AU$20.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
0.00%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.59%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.93%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd.
Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited (AFI) operates as a publicly listed investment management firm. This entity focuses its capital allocation on publicly traded companies within the Australian and New Zealand equity markets, specifically targeting value-oriented stocks. Its portfolio is constructed to include a diverse range of industries, with its performance meticulously benchmarked against the S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index. AFI's investment strategy is driven by a thorough, in-house fundamental analysis, employing a bottom-up research methodology to identify prospective investments. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.
AFI Company Deck
AFI Earnings Call
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
Balanced/Neutral: The call highlights AFIC’s strong long-term record, low operating costs, maintained ordinary dividend and special dividends funded by franking/profit reserves, opportunistic portfolio additions, and steps to address the NTA discount (buybacks, marketing). However, these positives are offset by clear short-term underperformance versus the benchmark (6‑month NTA -2%, 1‑year +1.2%), profit down 4.6%, notable deratings in major holdings (CSL -37%, James Hardie -38%), a costly miss on the gold rally and a persistent ~9% discount to NTA. Management has acknowledged execution/timing shortcomings and is implementing tactical and structural responses, leaving the net tone cautious and constructive but realistically tempered.View all AU:AFI earnings summariesTechnical Analysis
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