WAM:AU:AU-Wam Capital Ltd (AUD)

COMMON STOCK | Asset Management |

Last Closing

USD 1.6

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Market Cap

USD 1.79B

Volume

0.67M

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About

WAM Capital Limited is a close-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Wilson Asset Management (International) Pty Limited. The fund invests in public equity markets of Australia. It makes its investments in companies primarily engaged in the industrial sector. The fund invests in value and growth stocks of small to medium-cap companies. It seeks to invest in short-term arbitrage and mispricing opportunities. The fund has absolute returns focus. It employs fundamental and quantitative analysis with a focus on bottom-up approach to make its investments. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the S&P/ASX All Ordinaries Accumulation Index. It conducts in-house research to create its portfolio. WAM Capital Limited was formed on March 8, 1999 and is domiciled in Australia.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Asset Management) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 6.67% 61% D- 64% D
Dividend Return 5.17% 72% C 81% B-
Total Return 11.83% 67% D+ 69% C-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -5.04% 28% F 50% F
Dividend Return 9.20% 96% N/A 94% A
Total Return 4.15% 36% F 54% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -28.89% 25% F 43% F
Dividend Return 34.44% 85% B 88% B+
Total Return 5.56% 37% F 54% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -6.31% 14% F 30% F
Dividend Return 0.89% 16% F 41% F
Total Return 7.20% 88% B+ 93% A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 13.94% 78% C+ 85% B
Risk Adjusted Return 6.36% 17% F 43% F
Market Capitalization 1.79B 91% A- 88% B+

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.