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Contango Asset Management Ltd. (AU:APL)
ASX:APL
Australian Market
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Contango Asset Management Ltd. (APL) Price & Analysis

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APL Stock Chart & Stats

AU$0.26
<AU$0.01(1.89%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
AU$0.26
<AU$0.01(1.89%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Very High Gross Margin (~97.7%)A ~97.7% gross margin reflects a fee-based model with low direct costs, implying strong revenue-to-cost conversion. This structural margin supports operating leverage as revenues scale, cushions against fee pressure, and improves the company’s long-term cash generation potential.
Consistent Revenue Growth (2025 +6.7%)Sustained revenue growth indicates expanding AUM or stronger client uptake of products. For an asset manager this drives recurring management fees, enables fixed-cost absorption, and underpins durable margin improvement and reinvestment capacity over the next several quarters.
Return To Positive Operating & Free Cash FlowRe-establishing positive operating and free cash flow in 2025 after multi-year burn signals operational fixes and improved liquidity. If sustained, generated cash reduces financing needs, funds strategic initiatives, and materially strengthens balance sheet resilience over the medium term.
Bears Say
Still Net Unprofitable (net Margin ~-2.6%)Net losses and a negative ROE indicate that core profitability has not yet been achieved, limiting retained earnings and the ability to build shareholder capital. Persistent below-par net results constrain strategic flexibility and raise execution risk until profitability is sustainable.
Equity Has Trended Down 2022–2025Declining equity erodes the company’s capital buffer, reducing financial flexibility to absorb shocks or fund growth organically. Over time this increases the probability of needing dilutive equity raises or higher-cost debt, which can hamper long-term strategy execution.
Cash-flow Turnaround Remains FragileAlthough FCF turned positive in 2025, prior years of cash burn and a modest decline in FCF growth show fragility. If cash generation falters, the business could revert to external funding needs, undermining capital allocation and the durability of recent improvements.

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APL FAQ

What was Contango Asset Management Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Contango Asset Management Ltd. lowest share price was AU$0.10 and its highest was AU$0.40 in the past 12 months.
    What is Contango Asset Management Ltd.’s market cap?
    Contango Asset Management Ltd.’s market cap is AU$15.73M.
      When is Contango Asset Management Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Contango Asset Management Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 24, 2027 which is in 182 days.
        How were Contango Asset Management Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
        Currently, no data Available
        Is Contango Asset Management Ltd. overvalued?
        According to Wall Street analysts Contango Asset Management Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
          Does Contango Asset Management Ltd. pay dividends?
          Contango Asset Management Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.04 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Contango Asset Management Ltd. dividends here
            What is Contango Asset Management Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
            Contango Asset Management Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
            How many shares outstanding does Contango Asset Management Ltd. have?
            Contango Asset Management Ltd. has 59,364,426 shares outstanding.
              What happened to Contango Asset Management Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
              Currently, no data Available
              Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Contango Asset Management Ltd.?
              Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:APL
              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

                Contango Asset Management Ltd. Stock Smart Score

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                Technicals

                SMA
                Positive
                20 days / 200 days
                Momentum
                29.16%
                12-Months-Change

                Fundamentals

                Return on Equity
                Trailing 12-Months
                Asset Growth
                5.15%
                Trailing 12-Months

                Company Description

                Contango Asset Management Ltd.

                Associate Global Partners Limited is a publicly listed investment management firm. It offers a range of investment strategies to its institutional clientele, encompassing large, mid, small, and micro-cap equities, alongside income-focused mandates. The company operated as Contango Asset Management Limited until it rebranded as Associate Global Partners Limited in November 2022. Its operations are based in Sydney, Australia.

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