Codan Limited (AU:CDA)
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Codan Limited
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Rating:83Outperform
Price Target:
AU$49.00
▲(44.24% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:04/30/26
The score is driven primarily by strong financial performance (growth, profitability, and improving free cash flow) and bullish technical trend signals (price well above key moving averages with positive momentum). The earnings call further supports the outlook with strong H1 results and upbeat guidance, while valuation is fair but tempered by the low dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Robust revenue and profit growth
Sustained double-digit top-line growth with outsized operating leverage indicates durable demand and effective cost absorption. The strong H1 results, aided by the Kagwerks acquisition, expand revenue base, improve margins and increase visibility for multi-quarter growth and cash generation.
Negative Factors
Rising operating expenses
Elevated operating cost base from integration, launches and incentive pay can compress margins if revenue growth slows. These investments are strategic but may take multiple quarters to fully translate into scale benefits, creating sustained near-term pressure on profitability.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Robust revenue and profit growth
Sustained double-digit top-line growth with outsized operating leverage indicates durable demand and effective cost absorption. The strong H1 results, aided by the Kagwerks acquisition, expand revenue base, improve margins and increase visibility for multi-quarter growth and cash generation.
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Codan Limited (CDA) vs. iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA)
Market Cap
AU$7.88B
Dividend Yield0.97%
Average Volume (3M)387.50K
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.2
Beta (1Y)1.35
Revenue Growth29.14%
EPS Growth43.52%
CountryAU
Employees450
SectorTechnology
Sector Strength88
IndustryHardware, Equipment & Parts
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.39
Shares Outstanding181,875,320
10 Day Avg. Volume342,565
30 Day Avg. Volume387,502
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.33
Price to Book (P/B)6.99
Price to Sales (P/S)5.43
P/FCF Ratio26.55
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$42.17Price Target Upside24.15% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)0.9
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$842.14M
Codan Limited Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Codan Limited develops technology solutions for United Nations organizations, mining companies, security and military groups, government departments, individuals, and small-scale miners. It operates through Communications and Metal Detection segme...
How the Company Makes Money
Codan makes money mainly by selling specialist hardware and related solutions across its two operating segments.
1) Metal detection (Minelab): A significant portion of Codan’s revenue is generated from the sale of metal detectors and associated a...
Codan Limited Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 18, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 20, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call presented a strong set of H1 results with material top-line and profit growth (revenue +29%, EBIT +52%, NPAT +55%) driven by both Communications and an exceptional Minelab performance (revenue +46%, margin 45%). Product-led momentum, a sizable orderbook (+19% to $294m) and large engineering spend (9% of revenue) underpin confidence and growth visibility. Key near-term challenges include elevated operating expenses, a temporary slowdown in Zetron Americas procurement, a modest rise in net debt and a higher effective tax rate (~25%). Management remains confident on FY '26 guidance (Communications 15–20% growth range; Minelab H2 at least in line with H1) and retains balance sheet flexibility for disciplined M&A. On balance, the highlights materially outweigh the lowlights.Positive Updates
Group Revenue Growth
Group revenue increased 29% to $394 million, driven by strong organic growth and a full first-half contribution from the Kagwerks acquisition.
Negative Updates
Increased Operating Expenses
Operating expenses rose due to targeted investments in shared services, higher performance-linked pay, product launch costs and Kagwerks integration, pressuring short-term expense base.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Group Revenue Growth
Group revenue increased 29% to $394 million, driven by strong organic growth and a full first-half contribution from the Kagwerks acquisition.
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Company Guidance
Management guided that Communications is on track for FY‑26 revenue growth of 15–20% (H1 Communications revenue $222m; H1 segment profit $58m; current margin ~26% with a target of 30% by FY‑27) and that Minelab’s H2 revenue is expected to be at least in line with H1 (H1 Minelab revenue $168m, +46% YoY, segment margin 45%); group H1 actuals were revenue $394m (+29%), EBIT +52% and NPAT $71m (+55%), and the Board declared a fully franked interim dividend of $0.195/share (+56%). Management reiterated ongoing investment (engineering spend of $36m in H1, ~9% of revenue), a tax rate around 25%, FX hedges covering ~50% of expected USD H2 exposure, and balance sheet capacity (net debt $88m, up $10m vs June, leverage 0.4x EBITDA, undrawn facility $140m plus $150m accordion) with an order book of $294m (+19% at 31 Dec) and unmanned revenue of $73m (+68%) supporting the outlook.Codan Limited Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
85
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
78
Positive
Cash Flow
82
Very Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Jun 2025 | Jun 2024 | Jun 2023 | Jun 2022 | Jun 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 762.12M | 674.23M | 550.46M | 456.47M | 506.14M | 437.05M |
| Gross Profit | 412.57M | 378.75M | 305.23M | 218.59M | 253.06M | 216.90M |
| EBITDA | 185.43M | 155.64M | 147.10M | 120.64M | 162.65M | 159.32M |
| Net Income | 128.62M | 103.49M | 81.39M | 67.77M | 100.74M | 90.35M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 912.27M | 904.80M | 768.71M | 693.30M | 590.93M | 502.85M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 21.78M | 39.73M | 19.70M | 23.66M | 22.61M | 22.36M |
| Total Debt | 184.06M | 160.74M | 141.05M | 125.39M | 82.24M | 56.12M |
| Total Liabilities | 354.38M | 380.98M | 321.78M | 286.97M | 222.98M | 199.24M |
| Stockholders Equity | 557.89M | 523.83M | 447.39M | 406.70M | 368.28M | 303.72M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 49.20M | 138.02M | 55.67M | 30.51M | 17.56M | 108.35M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 53.98M | 146.64M | 106.45M | 79.88M | 51.72M | 131.30M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -30.66M | -98.06M | -87.96M | -53.93M | -19.75M | -182.72M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -40.77M | -28.66M | -22.43M | -25.45M | -32.68M | -19.00M |
Codan Limited Technical Analysis
Positive
33.97
Price Trends
34.50
Negative
33.51
Positive
30.74
Positive
Market Momentum
-0.18
Negative
50.22
Neutral
50.52
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For AU:CDA, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 33.97 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 33.43, below the 50-day MA of 34.50, and above the 200-day MA of 30.74, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.18 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 50.22 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 50.52 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for AU:CDA.
Codan Limited Peers Comparison
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Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
83 Outperform | AU$7.88B | 18.16 | 23.78% | 0.97% | 29.14% | 43.52% | |
73 Outperform | AU$1.50B | 52.40 | 28.89% | ― | 1038.95% | ― | |
67 Neutral | AU$262.48M | 13.92 | 17.50% | 2.31% | 3.02% | 11.08% | |
62 Neutral | AU$1.80B | 26.24 | 5.01% | ― | 3.78% | -9.98% | |
61 Neutral | $37.18B | 12.37 | -10.20% | 1.83% | 8.50% | -7.62% | |
50 Neutral | AU$5.27M | 0.92 | 26.81% | ― | -17.34% | ― | |
45 Neutral | AU$39.62M | -17.78 | -64.64% | 4.99% | -63.89% | -609.31% |
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Codan Limited Corporate Events
Codan lifts FY26 outlook as Communications and Minelab outpace expectations
Apr 28, 2026
Codan has delivered a stronger-than-expected second half in FY26, driven by its Communications division and solid momentum at Minelab. The Communications business is now forecast to achieve full-year revenue growth at the top end of its 15% to 20%...
Codan Issues 2,742 Unquoted Performance Rights Under Employee Incentive Scheme
Apr 16, 2026
Codan Limited has notified the ASX of the issue of 2,742 unquoted performance rights under its employee incentive scheme, with an issue date of 16 April 2026. These securities, designated as CDAAI performance rights, are subject to transfer restri...
Codan Issues 127,332 Unquoted Performance Rights Under Employee Incentive Scheme
Mar 17, 2026
Codan Limited has notified the market of the issue of 127,332 unquoted performance rights under its employee incentive scheme, with an issue date of 18 March 2026. These securities, designated as CDAAI performance rights, are subject to transfer r...
Codan Issues 132,521 Unquoted Performance Rights Under Employee Incentive Plan
Mar 17, 2026
Codan Limited has notified the market of the issue of 132,521 unquoted performance rights under its employee incentive scheme, effective 18 March 2026. The securities, identified under the code CDAAI, are subject to transfer restrictions and will ...
Codan Reports Lapse of 4,265 Performance Rights After Vesting Conditions Not Met
Mar 2, 2026
Codan Limited has reported a change in its issued capital structure through the lapse of a tranche of performance rights, reflecting adjustments within its equity-based incentive framework. The company disclosed that 4,265 CDAAI performance rights...
Codan Director Adam-Gedge Increases Stake via Share Rights Exercise
Feb 24, 2026
Codan Limited has disclosed a change in director Sarah Adam-Gedge’s holdings following the exercise of non-executive director rights under the company’s share rights plan. Adam-Gedge converted 1,065 NED rights into ordinary shares on 2...
Codan director increases shareholding through exercise of rights
Feb 24, 2026
Codan Limited has disclosed a change in the interests of non-executive director Heith Mackay-Cruise, following the exercise of director share rights. He acquired 2,131 ordinary shares on 24 February 2026 at a price of $29.4561 per share, increasin...
Codan director Kathryn Gramp increases stake through share rights conversion
Feb 24, 2026
Codan Limited has disclosed a change in the equity holdings of non-executive director Kathryn Joy Gramp, following the exercise of rights granted under the company’s share rights plan. Gramp acquired 1,004 ordinary shares at a price of $29.4...
Codan Director Graeme Barclay Increases Shareholding Through Exercise of Rights
Feb 24, 2026
Codan Limited has reported a change in director Graeme Rodger Crawford Barclay’s interests in the company’s securities, following the exercise of non-executive director (NED) rights under the Codan Share Rights Plan. Barclay acquired 2...
Codan Seeks ASX Quotation for Additional Ordinary Shares
Feb 24, 2026
Codan Limited has applied for quotation on the ASX of 6,483 new ordinary fully paid shares, to be traded under its existing ticker CDA. The securities, issued on 24 February 2026 following the exercise or conversion of existing instruments, repres...
Codan Sets Date for H1 FY26 Results and Investor Webinar
Feb 5, 2026
Codan Limited has announced that it will release its financial results for the half year ended 31 December 2025 on Thursday, 19 February 2026. The company will host a same-day investor webinar led by CEO and Managing Director Alf Ianniello and CFO...
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