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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$1.47 - AU$1.93
Previous CloseN/A
Volume820.53K
Average Volume (3M)1.02M
Market Cap
AU$1.76B
Enterprise ValueAU$1.55B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$205.38M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.6
Beta0.35
Next Earnings
Sep 01, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield8.71%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.08
Shares Outstanding1,138,200,800
10 Day Avg. Volume1,226,736
30 Day Avg. Volume1,020,388
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.63
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
Conservative Balance SheetA near-zero debt position and growing equity/assets provide durable financial flexibility. This conservatism supports resilience through market downturns, enables capital return options and preserves borrowing capacity for opportunistic investments without straining solvency over the medium term.
High Profitability When Markets CooperateElevated operating and net margins in recent profitable years indicate an efficient cost structure and strong earnings leverage to investment gains. When portfolio returns are positive, the company converts gains into high net returns, supporting dividends and compounding capital over time.
Durable LIC Business ModelAs a listed investment company, WAM offers diversified exposure and professional portfolio management, generating income from dividends and realized gains. This structural model aligns with long-term capital growth and income objectives for investors and supports recurring distribution focus.
Bears Say
Earnings And Revenue VolatilityFrequent swings including loss years (notably 2022 and 2020) undermine predictability of earnings and distributions. That cyclicality reduces the reliability of cash returns and makes medium-term planning and steady dividend guidance more challenging for management and investors.
Recent Cash And Revenue DeclinesA meaningful drop in operating cash flow and a ~22% revenue decline in 2025 weaken near-term cash coverage and reduce optionality for buybacks or higher distributions. Sustained declines could pressure capital deployment and lower resilience to further market stress.
Performance-dependent EarningsEarnings and shareholder returns are tightly linked to market performance, limiting control over core revenue drivers. This structural dependence amplifies sensitivity to equity market cycles and places a premium on sustained manager skill to deliver consistent, long-term outcomes.
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$1.47 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$1.76B.
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 52 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%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
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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