Lark Distilling Co. Ltd. (AU:LRK)
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LRK Stock Chart & Stats
AU$0.62
AU$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$0.62
AU$0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$0.56 - AU$0.95
Previous CloseN/A
Volume9.04K
Average Volume (3M)23.90K
Market Cap
AU$93.43M
Enterprise ValueAU$89.97M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$18.30M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$3.85M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.35
Next Earnings
Aug 31, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.05Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.09
Shares Outstanding107,387,340
10 Day Avg. Volume15,073
30 Day Avg. Volume23,904
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.05
Price to Book (P/B)0.57
Price to Sales (P/S)3.86
P/FCF Ratio-9.26
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$1.15Price Target Upside84.68% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.04
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$18.54M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthA debt-free capital structure with $18.3m cash provides durable financial flexibility to fund the H2 relaunch, marketing and modular capacity expansion without immediate refinancing. This reduces solvency risk and supports multi-quarter execution of growth initiatives.
High Gross MarginsSustainably high production margins (underlying ~63%) reflect efficient distilling and premium pricing power in whisky. Strong gross margins create room to invest in brand-building and absorb operating cost phasing while protecting long-term profitability as volumes scale.
Strategic Production Capacity & InventoryA large whisky bank and commissioned Pontville capacity underpin future supply, support export and GTR growth, and enable premium limited releases. That structural inventory provides multi-year revenue optionality and reduces execution risk as global market penetration increases.
Bears Say
Sustained UnprofitabilityDeep negative profitability indicates the core business is loss-making after operating costs, pressuring returns to shareholders and requiring sustained improvement in operating leverage. Until margins convert, the company will rely on cash reserves or external funding to support growth.
Weak Cash GenerationNegative operating and free cash flow show the business is not yet self-funding its growth and marketing strategy. Persistent cash outflows increase dependence on existing cash balances and raise the risk of financing needs if operating performance or receipts remain volatile.
Inventory Fair-Value PressureHigh carrying value of acquired inventory and its fair-value uplift distort reported margins and ties substantial capital ($65.2m inventory book). This magnifies sensitivity to sell-through and pricing, delays margin recovery in reported results, and complicates profit recognition over several quarters.
Lark Distilling Co. Ltd. News
LRK FAQ
What was Lark Distilling Co. Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Lark Distilling Co. Ltd. lowest share price was AU$0.56 and its highest was AU$0.94 in the past 12 months.
What is Lark Distilling Co. Ltd.’s market cap?
Lark Distilling Co. Ltd.’s market cap is AU$93.43M.
When is Lark Distilling Co. Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lark Distilling Co. Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 31, 2026 which is in 113 days.
How were Lark Distilling Co. Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Lark Distilling Co. Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 23, 2026. The company reported -AU$0.83 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -AU$0.8 by -AU$0.03.
Is Lark Distilling Co. Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Lark Distilling Co. Ltd.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Lark Distilling Co. Ltd. pay dividends?
Lark Distilling Co. Ltd. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Lark Distilling Co. Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Lark Distilling Co. Ltd.’s EPS estimate is -0.05.
How many shares outstanding does Lark Distilling Co. Ltd. have?
Lark Distilling Co. Ltd. has 107,387,340 shares outstanding.
What happened to Lark Distilling Co. Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Lark Distilling Co. Ltd. reported an EPS of -AU$0.83 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -AU$0.8. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 6.716%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Lark Distilling Co. Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:LRK
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Lark Distilling Co. Ltd. Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$1.15 (84.68% Upside)
AU$1.15 (84.68% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth AU$42.3K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-32.30%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-8.39%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-8.28%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Lark Distilling Co. Ltd.
Lark Distilling Co. Ltd engages in the production, marketing, distribution, and sale of craft spirits. The company operates through three segments: Whisky, Gin, and Other. It also offers brandy and liqueurs. The company was formerly known as Australian Whisky Holdings Limited and changed its name to Lark Distilling Co. Ltd in May 2020. Lark Distilling Co. Ltd was incorporated in 2003 and is based in Hobart, Australia.
LRK Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$1.15
▲(84.68% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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