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Bega Cheese Limited (AU:BGA)
ASX:BGA
BGA Stock Chart & Stats
AU$5.89
-AU$0.02(-0.35%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$5.89
-AU$0.02(-0.35%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$4.85 - AU$6.72
Previous CloseN/A
Volume274.09K
Average Volume (3M)561.18K
Market Cap
AU$1.80B
Enterprise ValueAU$2.48B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$75.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$654.20M
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.9
Beta0.94
Next Earnings
Aug 20, 2026EPS Estimate
0.09Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.95%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.17
Shares Outstanding305,377,400
10 Day Avg. Volume620,121
30 Day Avg. Volume561,182
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.53
Price to Book (P/B)1.70
Price to Sales (P/S)0.47
P/FCF Ratio23.59
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$6.80Price Target Upside15.37% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)0.22
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$3.62B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Revenue StreamsA multi-pronged revenue model across branded consumer goods, private-label manufacturing, food-service ingredients and exports reduces single-channel dependency. This structural diversification supports steadier demand, smoother cash conversion and resilience to localized retail or commodity shocks over months.
Moderate LeverageA debt-to-equity around 0.45 indicates conservative financial leverage for a manufacturing business. Manageable net leverage preserves borrowing capacity, reduces refinancing pressure and gives the company flexibility to invest or absorb input-cost swings without forcing rapid asset sales over the medium term.
Positive Free Cash Flow GrowthSustained FCF growth near 9.5% signals improving cash generation from operations and working-capital management. Persistent free cash flow enables debt reduction, capital expenditure funding and brand/inventory investment, strengthening financial durability and strategic optionality over coming quarters.
Bears Say
Sharp Recent Revenue DeclineA pronounced revenue contraction undermines scale economics and can lead to underutilised manufacturing capacity and higher unit costs. If sustained, this reduces bargaining power with retailers, pressures margins and limits ability to absorb input-cost volatility, posing medium-term strategic risk.
Weak ProfitabilityPersistently negative EBIT and net margins indicate insufficient operational leverage or pricing power versus input costs. Weak core profitability restricts reinvestment in brands and efficiency improvements, making it harder to restore competitive positioning and sustain returns over several quarters.
Negative Return On EquityA negative ROE signals the company is eroding shareholder capital rather than generating returns. Over months this can limit access to equity financing, pressure management to restructure or divest assets, and reduce investor confidence in the company’s ability to deliver durable shareholder value.
Bega Cheese Limited News
BGA FAQ
What was Bega Cheese Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Bega Cheese Limited lowest share price was AU$4.85 and its highest was AU$6.72 in the past 12 months.
What is Bega Cheese Limited’s market cap?
Bega Cheese Limited’s market cap is AU$1.80B.
When is Bega Cheese Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Bega Cheese Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 20, 2026 which is in 161 days.
How were Bega Cheese Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Bega Cheese Limited released its earnings results on Feb 18, 2026. The company reported AU$0.171 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of AU$0.125 by AU$0.046.
Is Bega Cheese Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Bega Cheese Limited’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Bega Cheese Limited pay dividends?
Bega Cheese Limited pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.06 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.95%. See more information on Bega Cheese Limited dividends here
What is Bega Cheese Limited’s EPS estimate?
Bega Cheese Limited’s EPS estimate is 0.09.
How many shares outstanding does Bega Cheese Limited have?
Bega Cheese Limited has 305,377,400 shares outstanding.
What happened to Bega Cheese Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Bega Cheese Limited reported an EPS of AU$0.171 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of AU$0.125. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.316%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Bega Cheese Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:BGA
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
Bega Cheese Limited Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-0.68%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-14.52%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Bega Cheese Limited
Bega Cheese Limited receives, processes, manufactures, and distributes dairy and other food-related products in Australia. The company operates in two segments, Branded and Bulk. The Branded segment manufactures value added consumer products for owned and externally owned brands. The Bulk segment manufactures bulk dairy ingredients, nutritional, and bio nutrient products. It offers natural, processed, and kids snacking cheese; butter and cream cheese products under the Farmer's Table brand name; dips, mayonnaise, and dressings under the ZoOSh brand name; and spreads under the Simply Nuts, B honey, Bega peanut butter, and VEGEMITE brands. The company also develops and supplies bio nutrient ingredients for the health and nutrition markets. In addition, it operates as a contract packer of natural cheddar and processed cheddar cheese products for corporations; and is involved in contract packaging for private proprietary brands, supermarket house brands, and QSR raw material inputs, as well as products for other dairy companies into their brands. The company also exports its products to approximately 40 countries across the Middle East, Southeast Asia, North Asia, Central and South America, and the Pacific Islands. Bega Cheese Limited was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Bega, Australia.
BGA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$6.80
▲(15.37% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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