Plato Income Maximiser Ltd. (AU:PL8)
ASX:PL8
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PL8 Stock Chart & Stats
AU$1.45
AU$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$1.45
AU$0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$1.27 - AU$1.56
Previous CloseN/A
Volume294.31K
Average Volume (3M)558.40K
Market Cap
N/A
Enterprise ValueAU$1.02B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$170.00K
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.6
Beta0.15
Next Earnings
Aug 20, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.54%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.04
Shares Outstanding748,636,200
10 Day Avg. Volume624,853
30 Day Avg. Volume558,400
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.78
Price to Book (P/B)1.21
Price to Sales (P/S)20.94
P/FCF Ratio24.88
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance Sheet (zero Debt)Zero reported debt is a durable strength: it lowers solvency risk, preserves flexibility to hold through market drawdowns, and allows the trust to prioritize distributions or opportunistic buying without servicing interest. This structural conservatism supports resilience over the next 2–6 months.
Generally Positive Cash GenerationConsistent operating and free cash flow in most years underpins the trust's ability to fund dividends and absorb portfolio volatility. Positive cash conversion (free cash flow ~ net income) indicates realised returns translate to distributable cash, supporting income durability across market cycles.
Income-focused Investment Trust ModelThe company’s long-standing investment-trust structure and explicit income mandate create a durable business model focused on dividend generation and option/overlay techniques. This structural focus aligns incentives with income-seeking shareholders and supports a steady income proposition over time.
Bears Say
Volatile Revenue And EarningsMaterial swings in revenue and profitability (including a 2022 loss, negative EBITDA in 2024 and a sharp 2025 revenue decline) show performance is materially driven by market/investment outcomes. This volatility undermines predictability of dividends and NAV growth over the medium term.
Cash Flow Sensitivity To Market SwingsIntermittent negative operating and free cash flow demonstrates the trust’s distributable cash is sensitive to market realizations. In downturns, reduced cash generation can pressure distributions or force asset sales, making income less reliable across adverse market periods.
Fee And Cost Drag From External ManagementOngoing external management and operating fees are a persistent structural drag on shareholder returns. Because the trust's returns depend on portfolio performance, fees compound the hurdle to net positive outcomes and can materially reduce long-term income and NAV appreciation.
Plato Income Maximiser Ltd. News
PL8 FAQ
What was Plato Income Maximiser Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Plato Income Maximiser Ltd. lowest share price was AU$1.26 and its highest was AU$1.55 in the past 12 months.
What is Plato Income Maximiser Ltd.’s market cap?
Currently, no data Available
When is Plato Income Maximiser Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Plato Income Maximiser Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 20, 2026 which is in 111 days.
How were Plato Income Maximiser Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Plato Income Maximiser Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 20, 2026. The company reported AU$0.038 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by AU$0.038.
Is Plato Income Maximiser Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Plato Income Maximiser Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Plato Income Maximiser Ltd. pay dividends?
Plato Income Maximiser Ltd. pays a Monthly dividend of AU$0.005 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.54%. See more information on Plato Income Maximiser Ltd. dividends here
What is Plato Income Maximiser Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Plato Income Maximiser Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Plato Income Maximiser Ltd. have?
Plato Income Maximiser Ltd. has 748,636,200 shares outstanding.
What happened to Plato Income Maximiser Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Plato Income Maximiser Ltd. reported an EPS of AU$0.038 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.695%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Plato Income Maximiser Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:PL8
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
Plato Income Maximiser Ltd. Stock Smart Score
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
19.88%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
8.42%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.85%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Plato Income Maximiser Ltd.
Plato Income Maximiser Limited is a privately owned investment manager. The firm provides its services to SMSF and pension-phase investors. It invests in public equity markets of Australia. The firm invests in diversified portfolio of Australian shares with an income focus. Plato Income Maximiser Limited was founded on April 21, 2017 and is based in New South Wales, Australia.
Technical Analysis
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