HealthCo Healthcare & Wellness REIT (AU:HCW)
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HCW Stock Chart & Stats
AU$0.68
-AU$0.02(-1.56%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$0.68
-AU$0.02(-1.56%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$0.60 - AU$0.97
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.03M
Average Volume (3M)3.74M
Market Cap
AU$360.37M
Enterprise ValueAU$681.71M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$52.50M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$376.60M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.91
Next Earnings
Aug 11, 2026EPS Estimate
0.02Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield11.21%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.05
Shares Outstanding550,175,900
10 Day Avg. Volume1,402,122
30 Day Avg. Volume3,744,168
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio<0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.52
Price to Sales (P/S)7.69
P/FCF Ratio22.28
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$0.78Price Target Upside15.29% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)0.05
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$55.08M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Manageable LeverageA debt-to-equity ratio of 0.57 implies moderate leverage, giving the REIT balance-sheet flexibility to refinance, fund capital expenditure, or absorb rent volatility. Over 2-6 months this reduces refinancing risk and supports operational continuity and distribution policy resilience.
Positive Free Cash Flow GrowthReported positive free cash flow growth indicates the business can generate excess cash after capex, supporting dividend payments, debt servicing, and selective reinvestment. Sustained FCF growth is a durable cushion that improves financial optionality and lowers reliance on external funding.
Healthy Equity Ratio / Asset BaseA healthy equity ratio signals a strong asset base relative to liabilities, which for a healthcare REIT underpins net asset value stability, borrowing capacity, and resilience to vacancy or rent pressure. This structural strength supports long-term income-generating capability.
Bears Say
Declining Revenue & Negative MarginsA 13.26% revenue decline combined with negative net margins reflects structural demand or operational weaknesses. Persisting top-line contraction and losses reduce cash available for distributions and reinvestment, forcing strategic fixes to restore profitability and sustainable cash flow.
Weak Cash ConversionLow operating cash flow relative to net income signals difficulty turning accounting profits into actual cash. For a REIT that relies on cash for distributions and debt service, sustained weak cash conversion heightens liquidity risk and may necessitate asset sales or higher leverage over time.
Negative Return On EquityA negative ROE indicates the company is not earning adequate returns on shareholders' capital, suggesting underperforming properties or cost issues. Unless corrected, negative ROE erodes shareholder value and undermines confidence in the REIT’s long-term yield and growth prospects.
HealthCo Healthcare & Wellness REIT News
HCW FAQ
What was HealthCo Healthcare & Wellness REIT’s price range in the past 12 months?
HealthCo Healthcare & Wellness REIT lowest share price was AU$0.60 and its highest was AU$0.96 in the past 12 months.
What is HealthCo Healthcare & Wellness REIT’s market cap?
HealthCo Healthcare & Wellness REIT’s market cap is AU$360.37M.
When is HealthCo Healthcare & Wellness REIT’s upcoming earnings report date?
HealthCo Healthcare & Wellness REIT’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 11, 2026 which is in 104 days.
How were HealthCo Healthcare & Wellness REIT’s earnings last quarter?
HealthCo Healthcare & Wellness REIT released its earnings results on Feb 16, 2026. The company reported -AU$0.049 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of AU$0.023 by -AU$0.072.
Is HealthCo Healthcare & Wellness REIT overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts HealthCo Healthcare & Wellness REIT’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does HealthCo Healthcare & Wellness REIT pay dividends?
HealthCo Healthcare & Wellness REIT pays a Quarterly dividend of AU$0.021 which represents an annual dividend yield of 11.21%. See more information on HealthCo Healthcare & Wellness REIT dividends here
What is HealthCo Healthcare & Wellness REIT’s EPS estimate?
HealthCo Healthcare & Wellness REIT’s EPS estimate is 0.02.
How many shares outstanding does HealthCo Healthcare & Wellness REIT have?
HealthCo Healthcare & Wellness REIT has 550,175,900 shares outstanding.
What happened to HealthCo Healthcare & Wellness REIT’s price movement after its last earnings report?
HealthCo Healthcare & Wellness REIT reported an EPS of -AU$0.049 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of AU$0.023. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.478%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of HealthCo Healthcare & Wellness REIT?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:HCW
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
HealthCo Healthcare & Wellness REIT Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
AU$0.78 (15.29% Upside)
AU$0.78 (15.29% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:HCW Sentiment 93%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-42.01%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-12.95%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-13.08%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
HealthCo Healthcare & Wellness REIT
HealthCo Healthcare and Wellness REIT operates as a real estate investment trust that focuses on owning healthcare and wellness property assets in Australia. It invests in a portfolio of healthcare property assets, including hospitals, aged care, childcare, government, life sciences and research, primary care, and wellness property assets, as well as other healthcare and wellness property adjacencies. The company was incorporated in 2021 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.
HCW Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$0.78
▲(15.29% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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