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Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd. (AU:AFI)
ASX:AFI
AFI Stock Chart & Stats
AU$7.18
-AU$0.04(-0.53%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$7.18
-AU$0.04(-0.53%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$6.80 - AU$7.68
Previous CloseN/A
Volume347.81K
Average Volume (3M)468.89K
Market Cap
N/A
Enterprise ValueAU$8.41B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$131.56M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)30.9
Beta0.45
Next Earnings
Jul 27, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.39%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.12
Shares Outstanding1,259,418,200
10 Day Avg. Volume476,238
30 Day Avg. Volume468,888
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-7.77
Price to Book (P/B)1.05
Price to Sales (P/S)27.90
P/FCF Ratio33.04
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 SheetExtremely low leverage gives AFIC durable financial resilience and optionality. With negligible debt, the company can sustain dividends, fund buybacks or opportunistic purchases during market stress without refinancing risk, preserving capital and supporting shareholder returns long term.
Strong Cash ConversionHigh-quality cash conversion means reported profits translate into real distributable cash. That supports AFIC's ability to pay stable ordinary and special dividends, finance buybacks and maintain low operating leverage, reducing reliance on asset sales to fund shareholder distributions over time.
Low Cost Base And Dividend Track RecordA very low management expense ratio together with a 30‑year track record and regular ordinary/special dividends underpin sustainable net returns. Low fees amplify portfolio compounding, while the dividend policy and franking reserves provide durable income appeal for long-term investors.
Bears Say
Softening Revenue And Earnings MomentumA declining top line and easing profits reduce the company's capacity to grow dividends and reserves over time. Persistent revenue weakness can compress reinvestment and buyback potential, lower ROE and limit the firm’s ability to scale distributions or expand its international sleeve sustainably.
Persistent Discount To NTAA structural discount to NTA erodes shareholder value despite strong underlying assets, forcing reliance on buybacks and marketing to close the gap. If persistent, the discount constrains capital management flexibility and signals market scepticism about growth or execution prospects.
Execution & Stock‑Selection ShortfallsRepeated timing and selection errors—including being underweight cyclicals/gold and mistimed trims—can materially impair long-term returns for a low‑turnover, concentrated LIC. Execution lapses reduce the reliability of the investment process and weaken the durability of historical outperformance.
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$6.79 and its highest was AU$7.68 in the past 12 months.
What is Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd.’s market cap?
Currently, no data Available
When is Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 27, 2026 which is in 144 days.
How were Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd. released its earnings results on Jan 20, 2026. The company reported AU$0.117 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by AU$0.117.
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 Semiannually dividend of AU$0.195 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.39%. 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 1,259,418,200 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, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.287%.
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 70%
Sector Average 70%
Sector Average 70%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth AU$57.2K 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
3.29%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.69%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Australian Foundation Investment Co. Ltd.
Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited is a publicly owned investment manager. The firm invests in the public equity markets of Australia and New Zealand. It invests in value stocks of companies. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index. It invests in companies across diversified industries. The firm employs fundamental analysis with a focus on bottom-up research to make its investments. The firm conducts in-house research to make its investments. Australian Foundation Investment Company Limited was founded in 1928 and is based in Melbourne, Australia.
AFI Company Deck
AFI Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
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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