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WLE Stock Chart & Stats
AU$1.38
-AU$0.01(-0.72%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
AU$1.38
-AU$0.01(-0.72%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$1.27 - AU$1.44
Previous CloseN/A
Volume869.68K
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)15.3
Beta0.50
Next Earnings
Sep 02, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield6.81%
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
Balance Sheet StrengthZero reported debt and a large equity base (~A$1.77B equity vs A$1.88B assets) give WAM Leaders durable financial flexibility. This reduces refinancing and solvency risk, supports distributions, buybacks or opportunistic investing during downturns, and preserves capital policy optionality over months to years.
Recent Profitability ReboundThe latest period’s high margins and strong revenue rebound indicate genuine earnings power when market conditions are favorable. Persistent elevated margins support sustainable distributable income and reinforce the firm’s ability to generate capital growth for an LIC structure across multi-month cycles.
Improved Cash GenerationConsecutive years of positive operating and free cash flow with FCF roughly matching earnings strengthen cash conversion credibility. This bolsters capacity to fund dividends and portfolio activity from internal cash, reducing reliance on external funding over the medium term.
Bears Say
Earnings And Cash VolatilityWLE’s results have swung materially year-to-year, reflecting the market-exposed nature of an equity-focused LIC. Such volatility can produce uneven distributable income and NAV performance, making forward cash flow and dividend visibility limited for investors over typical 2–6 month horizons.
Modest And Unstable ROEA large equity base combined with modest recent ROE (~3.6%) implies the company sometimes struggles to generate attractive returns on capital. Persistent low or variable ROE limits long-term compounding for shareholders and raises questions about capital allocation effectiveness across market cycles.
Historical Cash Conversion InconsistencyPrior periods of negative operating cash flow and recent softness in FCF growth show cash conversion is not consistently reliable through cycles. This undermines predictability of distributions and reduces margin for error in stressed markets, a structural concern for income-focused LIC investors.
WAM Leaders Limited News
WLE FAQ
What was WAM Leaders Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
WAM Leaders Limited lowest share price was AU$1.27 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 30 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.
Does WAM Leaders Limited pay dividends?
WAM Leaders Limited pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.048 which represents an annual dividend yield of 6.81%. 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?
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 Leaders Limited Stock Smart Score
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Blogger Sentiment
Bearish
AU:WLE Sentiment 100%
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News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
7.31%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
6.81%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.75%
Trailing 12-Months
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.
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