WAM Capital Ltd. (AU:WAM)
ASX:WAM
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WAM Stock Chart & Stats
AU$1.78
AU$0.02(1.27%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$1.78
AU$0.02(1.27%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$1.49 - AU$1.93
Previous CloseN/A
Volume820.53K
Average Volume (3M)1.02M
Market Cap
AU$1.75B
Enterprise ValueAU$1.55B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$209.62M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.5
Beta0.34
Next Earnings
Sep 01, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield8.71%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.19
Shares Outstanding1,138,200,800
10 Day Avg. Volume1,226,736
30 Day Avg. Volume1,020,388
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.65
Price to Book (P/B)0.92
Price to Sales (P/S)5.34
P/FCF Ratio15.81
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
Debt-free Balance SheetA near-zero debt position provides durable financial flexibility: it lowers insolvency risk during market drawdowns, supports the ability to hold volatile equity positions without forced sales, and preserves capacity to fund dividends or opportunistic purchases over the next 2–6 months and beyond.
High Profitability Margins In Profitable YearsSustained high operating and net margins indicate an efficient LIC structure where most portfolio gains flow through to shareholders after costs. Over time this supports resilient distributable income in normal years and enhances the firm's ability to retain earnings to compound returns.
Diversified, Actively Managed LIC StructureThe listed LIC format with an experienced external manager delivers diversified exposure, liquidity for shareholders, and active portfolio management. This structure supports long-term capital growth and income generation by combining diversification benefits with professional stock selection.
Bears Say
Volatile Revenue And Earnings, Occasional Loss YearsLarge swings in investment returns make earnings and distributable income unpredictable. For an LIC, this structural volatility complicates dividend planning, can force defensive portfolio actions in downturns, and reduces confidence in short-to-medium term cash returns.
Weakening Operating Cash FlowA 35% year-over-year drop in operating cash flow signals weaker near-term cash conversion of investment returns. Persistently mixed cash generation limits the company’s ability to fund distributions or opportunistic buys without realizing assets, reducing resilience in stressed markets.
External Management Fee DragOngoing management and possible performance fees create a durable expense drag on investment returns versus unmanaged exposures. Over time fees erode compounding, can reduce net distributable income, and introduce potential conflicts of interest tied to fee structures.
WAM Capital Ltd. News
WAM FAQ
What was WAM Capital Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
WAM Capital Ltd. lowest share price was AU$1.49 and its highest was AU$1.93 in the past 12 months.
What is WAM Capital Ltd.’s market cap?
WAM Capital Ltd.’s market cap is AU$1.75B.
When is WAM Capital Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
WAM Capital Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 01, 2026 which is in 73 days.
How were WAM Capital Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Currently, no data Available
Is WAM Capital Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts WAM Capital Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does WAM Capital Ltd. pay dividends?
WAM Capital Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.077 which represents an annual dividend yield of 8.71%. See more information on WAM Capital Ltd. dividends here
What is WAM Capital Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
WAM Capital Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does WAM Capital Ltd. have?
WAM Capital Ltd. has 1,138,200,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to WAM Capital Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Currently, no data Available
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of WAM Capital Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:WAM
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
WAM Capital Ltd. Stock Smart Score
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Blogger Sentiment
Bearish
AU:WAM Sentiment 75%
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News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
27.84%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
5.08%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-6.73%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
WAM Capital Ltd.
WAM Capital Limited operates as a closed-end equity investment fund, established in Australia on March 8, 1999, and managed by Wilson Asset Management (International) Pty Limited. This fund primarily invests in publicly traded Australian equities, with a focus on companies within the industrial sector. It seeks opportunities in both value and growth stocks among small to medium-capitalization firms. A key aspect of its strategy involves capitalizing on short-term arbitrage and market mispricing opportunities, with an overarching aim to generate absolute returns. The investment process employs a bottom-up approach, driven by a combination of fundamental and quantitative analysis and supported by proprietary in-house research. The S&P/ASX All Ordinaries Accumulation Index is used to benchmark the portfolio's performance.
Technical Analysis
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