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WAM Leaders Limited (WLE) Price & Analysis

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WLE Stock Chart & Stats

AU$1.30

-AU$0.02(-1.56%)

At close: Jan 09 4:00 PM EST

AU$1.30

-AU$0.02(-1.56%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week RangeAU$1.26 - AU$1.44

Previous CloseN/A

Volume859.74K

Average Volume (3M)1.04M

Market Cap

AU$1.93B

Enterprise ValueAU$1.80B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$21.59M

Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$0.00

Price to Earnings (P/E)15.4

Beta0.49

Next Earnings

Sep 02, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend Yield7.23%

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)0.05

Shares Outstanding1,380,135,100

10 Day Avg. Volume1,225,025

30 Day Avg. Volume1,041,632

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio0.15

Price to Book (P/B)0.91

Price to Sales (P/S)14.70

P/FCF Ratio13.18

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 zero-debt capital structure and a large equity base give the company durable financial flexibility to withstand market drawdowns, fund distributions or opportunistic purchases without refinancing risk. This materially reduces solvency risk and supports long-term strategic options.

Recent High Profitability And Revenue ReboundStrong recent margins and a material revenue rebound indicate the portfolio and fee/income mix generated high returns in the latest cycle. Sustained elevated profitability improves retained earnings and capacity to pay dividends or reinvest, strengthening long-term shareholder value.

Improved Operating And Free Cash FlowRestored and positive operating and free cash flow over recent years supports the quality of reported profits and enables sustainable distributions, lower dependence on capital markets, and internal funding for portfolio activity—key for an LIC's long-term cash returns.

Bears Say

Volatile Earnings And Cash ConversionMaterial year-to-year swings in revenue and cash flow reduce predictability of distributions and complicate planning. For an investment company dependent on market returns, such variability can persist across cycles and constrain reliable earnings visibility for shareholders and reinvestment decisions.

Modest And Fluctuating ROEA large equity base with low recent ROE signals capital is not consistently being deployed at high incremental returns. Persistently low or volatile ROE limits long-term accretion to net assets and can weigh on the LIC’s ability to grow intrinsic value per share over time.

Market-exposure Drives Revenue CyclicalityAs an LIC, earnings and income depend on market valuations and dividend flows; this structural exposure causes cyclicality in revenue and margins. That inherent dependence on market cycles can persistently produce uneven returns and makes long-term cash yield and earnings less predictable.

WAM Leaders Limited News

WAM Leaders lifts June performance and flags dividend sustainability

WAM Leaders Limited ( ($AU:WLE) ) has issued an update. WAM Leaders reported that its investment portfolio rose...

6d ago

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WAM Leaders Outperforms Market as Rio Tinto and Goodman Drive NTA and Dividend Strength

WAM Leaders Limited ( ($AU:WLE) ) has issued an announcement. WAM Leaders reported that its investment portfolio rose...

1M ago

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WAM Leaders Extends Management Deal With Wilson Asset Management to 2031

An announcement from WAM Leaders Limited ( ($AU:WLE) ) is now available. WAM Leaders Limited has extended its...

2M ago

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WAM Leaders Extends Market Outperformance as AI and Commodities Bets Pay Off

An announcement from WAM Leaders Limited ( ($AU:WLE) ) is now available. WAM Leaders reported that its investment...

2M ago

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WAM Leaders director boosts stake via dividend reinvestment plan

WAM Leaders Limited ( ($AU:WLE) ) has shared an announcement. WAM Leaders Limited has reported a minor change...

2M ago

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WAM Leaders Seeks ASX Quotation for New Dividend Plan Shares

An update from WAM Leaders Limited ( ($AU:WLE) ) is now available. WAM Leaders Limited has applied to...

2M ago

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WAM Leaders Updates DRP Pricing on December Half-Year Dividend

The latest announcement is out from WAM Leaders Limited ( ($AU:WLE) ). WAM Leaders Limited has updated its...

3M ago

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Geoff Wilson Cuts WAM Leaders Stake Amid Superannuation Tax-Driven Restructuring

An announcement from WAM Leaders Limited ( ($AU:WLE) ) is now available. WAM Leaders Limited has disclosed a...

3M ago

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WAM Leaders Beats Market in Turbulent March and Lifts Fully Franked Payout

WAM Leaders Limited ( ($AU:WLE) ) just unveiled an update. WAM Leaders reported net tangible assets of 130.03...

3M ago

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WAM Leaders Director Geoff Wilson Cuts Stake Amid Super Rules Restructure

The latest announcement is out from WAM Leaders Limited ( ($AU:WLE) ). WAM Leaders Limited has disclosed a...

4M ago

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WLE FAQ

What was WAM Leaders Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?

WAM Leaders Limited lowest share price was AU$1.26 and its highest was AU$1.44 in the past 12 months.

What is WAM Leaders Limited’s market cap?

WAM Leaders Limited’s market cap is AU$1.93B.

When is WAM Leaders Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?

WAM Leaders Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 02, 2026 which is in 53 days.

How were WAM Leaders Limited’s earnings last quarter?

WAM Leaders Limited released its earnings results on Feb 12, 2026. The company reported AU$0.073 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by AU$0.073.

Is WAM Leaders Limited overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts WAM Leaders Limited’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does WAM Leaders Limited pay dividends?

WAM Leaders Limited pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.048 which represents an annual dividend yield of 7.23%. See more information on WAM Leaders Limited dividends here

What is WAM Leaders Limited’s EPS estimate?

WAM Leaders Limited’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does WAM Leaders Limited have?

WAM Leaders Limited has 1,380,135,100 shares outstanding.

What happened to WAM Leaders Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?

WAM Leaders Limited reported an EPS of AU$0.073 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.683%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of WAM Leaders Limited?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:WLE

What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?

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WAM Leaders Limited Stock Smart Score

Neutral

Fundamentals

Return on Equity

6.97%

Trailing 12-Months

Asset Growth

1.75%

Trailing 12-Months

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Company Description

WAM Leaders Limited

WAM Leaders Limited functions as a closed-end equity investment vehicle, established and managed by Wilson Asset Management (International) Pty Limited. MAM Pty Limited contributes to its oversight as a co-manager. The fund's strategy focuses on public equity and fixed-income assets within the Australian financial landscape. It seeks to invest in shares of companies operating across diverse economic sectors, with a primary emphasis on value-oriented stocks from large-capitalization firms included in the S&P/ASX 200 Index. The construction of its investment portfolio is guided by comprehensive fundamental analysis, utilizing a bottom-up research approach. WAM Leaders Limited was founded on April 12, 2016, and is incorporated in Australia.