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AU:AHF

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group

(Sydney:AHF)

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Underperform 40 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:40Underperform
Price Target:
AU$0.02
â–¼(-40.00% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:01/10/26
The score is primarily held down by weak financial performance: despite strong revenue growth, the company remains unprofitable with negative margins and cash flow challenges. Technicals also weigh on the score given a clear downtrend and negative MACD, with oversold signals providing only a modest offset. Valuation is difficult to support because the negative P/E reflects ongoing losses and there is no dividend yield data.
Positive Factors
Revenue Growth
Sustained ~35% latest-year revenue growth signals expanding demand and commercial traction in core packaged foods operations. Over 2–6 months this supports scale benefits, potential fixed-cost absorption, and provides a runway to improve unit economics if margins and cost structure are addressed.
Very Low Leverage
Extremely low debt gives durable financial flexibility: reduces interest burdens, lowers bankruptcy risk, and preserves capacity to raise capital or invest in growth initiatives. This structural strength supports multi-quarter strategy execution without heavy debt servicing constraints.
Free Cash Flow Coverage of Losses
A free cash flow to net income ratio >1 indicates the company can, to a degree, fund reported losses with operating cash after investments. This durable cash generation signal mitigates immediate solvency risk and provides breathing room to pursue margin improvements or working capital normalization.
Negative Factors
Persistent Negative Margins
Negative gross, EBIT/EBITDA and net margins show the core business is not generating profit from operations. Over months this undermines self-sustaining growth, necessitates structural cost or pricing changes, and limits the firm's ability to convert revenue gains into shareholder value.
Declining Cash Generation
Negative FCF growth and an operating cash flow to net income shortfall indicate worsening ability to convert profits into cash. Over 2–6 months this pressures liquidity, may force external funding, and constrains reinvestment in production, marketing, or product development.
Negative Return on Equity
A negative ROE reflects persistent failure to generate returns from shareholder capital. This structural weakness suggests capital is not being deployed efficiently and will continue to weigh on investor outcomes until profitability and return metrics are restored.

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group (AHF) vs. iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA)

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionAustralian Dairy Nutritionals Group operates as an integrated producer of dairy products in Australia. The company operates through Dairy Farms and Dairy Processing segments. The Dairy Farms segment owns and operates dairy farms and dairy livestock for the production and sale of fresh raw milk for conversion to milk and milk products. The Dairy Processing segment processes and sells dairy and nutritional products to domestic and international markets. It sells its products through supermarkets, home delivery, cross border e-commerce through distribution partners, and foodservice and niche retailers. The company offers its products under the Jonesy's, Ecklin South, Camperdown Dairy, The Collective, and Future brands. Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group was incorporated in 1992 and is based in Camperdown, Australia.
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Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Strong latest-year revenue growth (34.74%) is outweighed by persistent unprofitability (negative gross, EBIT/EBITDA, and net margins) and weak cash generation trends (negative free cash flow growth and negative operating cash flow to net income ratio). Low leverage is a positive, but negative ROE signals poor shareholder returns.
Income Statement
35
Negative
The company has shown a positive revenue growth rate of 34.74% in the latest year, indicating potential recovery. However, the gross profit margin and net profit margin remain negative, reflecting ongoing challenges in profitability. The EBIT and EBITDA margins are also negative, suggesting operational inefficiencies.
Balance Sheet
45
Neutral
The debt-to-equity ratio is low at 0.002, indicating minimal leverage, which is a positive aspect. However, the return on equity is negative, showing that the company is not generating returns for shareholders. The equity ratio is relatively stable, suggesting a solid capital structure.
Cash Flow
30
Negative
The company has a negative free cash flow growth rate, indicating declining cash generation capabilities. The operating cash flow to net income ratio is negative, highlighting cash flow challenges. However, the free cash flow to net income ratio is slightly above 1, suggesting some ability to cover net losses with free cash flow.
BreakdownTTMJun 2025Jun 2024Jun 2023Jun 2022Jun 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue7.53M7.17M6.18M5.86M5.80M21.30M
Gross Profit-1.10M-1.42M-2.15M-288.23K-4.36M-3.27M
EBITDA-4.54M-4.30M-6.26M-5.95M-1.29M-5.34M
Net Income-4.42M-5.21M-7.36M-9.16M-4.15M-6.40M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets24.17M25.09M30.35M36.24M44.60M43.11M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments809.01K2.69M6.13M2.01M2.43M6.23M
Total Debt200.85K48.45K2.25M1.04M1.09M6.49M
Total Liabilities2.02M1.44M3.62M2.72M4.65M9.12M
Stockholders Equity22.31M23.85M26.87M33.59M16.05M33.99M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow-3.65M-3.46M-4.72M-7.91M-6.90M-7.11M
Operating Cash Flow-3.24M-3.28M-4.44M-7.05M-3.80M-2.03M
Investing Cash Flow-245.46K-47.59K6.73M6.18M3.10M1.07M
Financing Cash Flow-184.50K-94.51K1.80M449.98K-3.07M796.49K

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Negative
Last Price0.04
Price Trends
50DMA
0.03
Negative
100DMA
0.03
Negative
200DMA
0.04
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
>-0.01
Positive
RSI
45.65
Neutral
STOCH
20.83
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For AU:AHF, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 0.04 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 0.03, above the 50-day MA of 0.03, and above the 200-day MA of 0.04, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of >-0.01 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 45.65 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 20.83 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for AU:AHF.

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (62)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
74
Outperform
AU$125.25M13.2110.01%2.19%38.25%361.54%
62
Neutral
$20.33B14.63-3.31%3.23%1.93%-12.26%
59
Neutral
AU$107.30M17.1113.97%―28.66%―
51
Neutral
AU$1.78B9.860.82%1.95%0.49%-127.84%
40
Underperform
AU$22.55M-5.27-20.54%―13.92%36.28%
40
Underperform
AU$31.87M-0.3719.78%―1.03%-52.56%
40
Underperform
AU$20.39M-2.06-41.69%―102.21%69.47%
* Consumer Defensive Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
AU:AHF
Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group
0.03
-0.03
-50.94%
AU:NOU
Noumi Limited
0.12
-0.03
-17.86%
AU:BGA
Bega Cheese Limited
5.82
0.83
16.66%
AU:BUB
Bubs Australia Ltd.
0.12
-0.02
-14.29%
AU:NUC
Nuchev Pty Ltd
0.13
-0.07
-35.00%
AU:CLV
Clover Corporation Limited
0.75
0.41
120.59%

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group Corporate Events

Director Peter Nathan Increases Stake in Australian Dairy Nutritionals
Mar 8, 2026

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group has disclosed a change in director Peter Nathan’s interests, with his indirect holdings increasing through on-market share purchases. The transactions, executed via entities associated with Nathan between 2 and 4 March 2026, lifted his indirect stake to more than 15 million fully paid ordinary shares while his 3 million unlisted options remained unchanged.

The acquisitions, funded with cash consideration across three trades, signal a higher personal exposure to the company’s equity by a key board member. This incremental investment may be viewed by stakeholders as a vote of confidence in the company’s prospects and aligns director incentives more closely with those of other shareholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:AHF) stock is a Hold with a A$0.03 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group stock, see the AU:AHF Stock Forecast page.

Australian Dairy Director Increases Stake via Entitlement Offer
Mar 3, 2026

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Limited has disclosed a change in director Peter Nathan’s indirect interests, reflecting his increased shareholding through entities associated with his superannuation and family accounts. The move underscores the director’s deeper financial alignment with the company’s prospects and may be viewed by investors as a signal of confidence in its ongoing capital initiatives.

Nathan subscribed for 2,003,697 fully paid ordinary shares at AUD 0.028 per share under the company’s recently announced pro-rata non-renounceable entitlement offer. Following this transaction, his indirect holdings have risen across both related investment vehicles, consolidating his stake and reinforcing his exposure to future company performance and strategic developments.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:AHF) stock is a Hold with a A$0.02 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group stock, see the AU:AHF Stock Forecast page.

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Issues Interim Half-Year Financial Report
Feb 26, 2026

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group has released its interim financial report for the half year ended 31 December 2025, detailing its financial performance, position, and cash flows over the period. The report, which includes directors’ commentary and an independent auditor’s review, provides stakeholders with updated visibility on the group’s operational and financial health, though specific results and strategic changes are not disclosed in the excerpt provided.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:AHF) stock is a Hold with a A$0.02 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group stock, see the AU:AHF Stock Forecast page.

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Seeks ASX Quotation for 19.1 Million New Shares
Feb 25, 2026

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Limited has applied for quotation on the ASX of 19,109,443 new fully paid ordinary shares under its existing issuer code AHF. The new securities, issued on 25 February 2026 and linked to a previously announced transaction, will expand the company’s listed capital base and may influence liquidity and shareholder positioning without altering its core dairy nutrition operations.

The move reflects ongoing capital management activities as the group continues to support its dairy nutrition growth strategy within the listed market framework. By increasing the volume of quoted shares, the company may enhance trading flexibility for investors while reinforcing its presence in the Australian equity market.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:AHF) stock is a Hold with a A$0.02 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group stock, see the AU:AHF Stock Forecast page.

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Completes Entitlement Offer, Retains Shortfall Placement Option
Feb 25, 2026

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Limited has completed its 1-for-6 pro rata non-renounceable entitlement offer, issuing 19,109,443 new shares and raising about $535,000 before costs, with total shares on issue increasing to 762,431,258. The company will allot and list the new shares immediately and retains the option to place the 104,777,527-share shortfall to investors within three months at no less than $0.028 per share, providing additional capital-raising flexibility that could support its operations and growth in the competitive dairy nutrition market.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:AHF) stock is a Hold with a A$0.02 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group stock, see the AU:AHF Stock Forecast page.

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Limits $3.5m Entitlement Offer to Core Regional Investors
Feb 3, 2026

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Limited has launched a 1-for-6 pro rata non-renounceable entitlement offer of fully paid ordinary shares at $0.028 per share to raise approximately $3.47 million, available only to shareholders with registered addresses in Australia, China, Hong Kong, and New Zealand who meet relevant securities law criteria. The company has formally notified overseas investors outside these jurisdictions that they are ineligible to participate due to the cost and complexity of complying with additional regulatory regimes, and because the potential capital from those holders would be relatively small; as the offer is non-renounceable, those ineligible shareholders will not receive any payment or value for the entitlements they would otherwise have received, effectively concentrating the capital-raising opportunity among its core regional investor base.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:AHF) stock is a Hold with a A$0.02 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group stock, see the AU:AHF Stock Forecast page.

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Launches A$3.47m Entitlement Offer at Discounted Issue Price
Feb 3, 2026

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Limited has launched a 1-for-6 pro rata non-renounceable entitlement offer to raise approximately A$3.47 million through the issue of new fully paid ordinary shares at A$0.028 per share to eligible shareholders on the 30 January 2026 record date. The new shares, which will rank equally with existing stock, are available to investors in Australia, China, Hong Kong and New Zealand, with the retail offer open from 4 to 18 February 2026 and the company warning that shareholders who do not participate may face dilution while those who do can also apply for additional shares subject to any shortfall, potentially widening the register and strengthening the group’s capital position.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:AHF) stock is a Hold with a A$0.02 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group stock, see the AU:AHF Stock Forecast page.

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Launches $3.5m Entitlement Offer With Limits on Control Shift
Jan 27, 2026

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Limited has launched a 1-for-6 pro rata non-renounceable entitlement offer of fully paid ordinary shares at $0.028 per share to raise approximately $3.47 million. Eligible shareholders on the 30 January 2026 record date can subscribe for new shares and apply for additional shares under a top-up facility, with the company outlining that full take-up would leave control unchanged, while non-participating holders face potential dilution of up to about 14.3%. The board has committed to ensuring no investor’s holding exceeds 19.99% through the allocation of additional shares and any required pro rata scale-back, and expects that no shareholder will hold 20% or more on completion of the offer, limiting any significant change in control dynamics.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:AHF) stock is a Hold with a A$0.02 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group stock, see the AU:AHF Stock Forecast page.

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Plans Large Pro Rata Share Issue
Jan 27, 2026

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Limited has announced a proposed non-renounceable pro rata issue of up to 123,886,970 fully paid ordinary shares, with an ex-date of 29 January 2026, a record date of 30 January 2026, and an expected issue date of 25 February 2026. The capital raising will expand the company’s equity base and could provide additional funding flexibility for its dairy nutrition operations, with implications for existing shareholders’ holdings through dilution but also potential support for future growth initiatives and balance sheet strength.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:AHF) stock is a Hold with a A$0.02 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group stock, see the AU:AHF Stock Forecast page.

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Launches A$3.47m Entitlement Offer to Fund China Growth and Efficiency Upgrades
Jan 27, 2026

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Limited has launched a pro-rata non-renounceable entitlement offer to raise approximately A$3.47 million by issuing up to 123.9 million new shares at A$0.028 each, allowing eligible shareholders in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and China to subscribe for one new share for every six held. The capital raising, which includes a top-up facility and potential placement of any shortfall at the board’s discretion, is aimed at funding capital equipment to improve processing efficiency, supporting the company’s growth strategy in China, and providing additional working capital, underscoring a push to accelerate expansion in 2026 while prioritising participation by existing shareholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:AHF) stock is a Hold with a A$0.02 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group stock, see the AU:AHF Stock Forecast page.

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Shares Halted Pending Material Capital Raising
Jan 21, 2026

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Limited has requested and been granted a trading halt on its securities on the ASX while it prepares an announcement regarding a proposed capital raising. The company has indicated that the capital raising will be material to its operations, with trading expected to resume by 27 January 2026 or upon release of the funding details, signaling a potentially significant move to strengthen its balance sheet or support future growth initiatives.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:AHF) stock is a Hold with a A$0.02 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group stock, see the AU:AHF Stock Forecast page.

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Boosts China Powder Sales but Vietnam Setback Drags Quarterly Revenue
Jan 21, 2026

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group reported Q2 FY26 consolidated revenue of $1.4 million, with nutritional powder sales of $776,000 up 152% on the prior corresponding period, driven by expanded distribution of its Future brand in China and contract packing. Overall quarterly revenue was down 19% year-on-year due to stock returns following unexpected regulatory and packaging changes in Vietnam and lower milk and livestock sales after exiting the North Brucknell farm lease, although first-half FY26 revenue remains 15% ahead of the prior year. The company posted operating cash outflows of $1.11 million for the quarter and finished with $809,000 in cash after the expiry of a $1.22 million funding facility, leaving it without that secured line, while directors’ remuneration remained steady at $80,000. Management is banking on continued distribution growth of the Future brand via China’s o2o M2C global shopping app, with presence now in seven provinces and a target of 1,000 active stores by the end of FY26, alongside the anticipated resumption of shipments to Vietnam once revised packaging is in place, to accelerate revenue growth in the second half and underpin its positioning in Asian nutritional powder markets.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:AHF) stock is a Hold with a A$0.02 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group stock, see the AU:AHF Stock Forecast page.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Jan 10, 2026