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ARA.AX ASX Investment Management & Fund Operators

Ara.Ax

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Mcap
93,1M AUD
P/E
EV / Rev
Div yield
2,46 %
Op margin
-0,9 %
ROE
2,7 %
Net margin
125,9 %
Debt / equity
0,05
Beta
52w range
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About

ARA.AX operates in the investment management and fund operations sector, providing banking and investment services to its clients.

Business. ARA.AX operates in the investment management and fund operations sector, providing banking and investment services to its clients.

Classification92 %
SectorFinancials
Business sectorBanking & Investment Services
IndustryInvestment Management & Fund Operators
ActivityBanking & Investment Services
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Sell-side consensus
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Avg 12m price target
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At a glance

Score
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Valuation
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Analysts
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Ownership
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Profitability
2,7 %
return on equity
Quality
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What drives this business

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  • Sector rotation

    Sector1D1Mvs mkt
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    Communication Services+2,2 %−5,5 %+1,6 %
    Energy+0,6 %+3,3 %+0,0 %
    Health Care+0,6 %−0,8 %+0,0 %
    Information Technology+0,6 %+6,7 %+0,0 %
    Consumer Discretionary+0,4 %+7,6 %−0,2 %
    Financials · THIS SECTOR−0,3 %−2,8 %−0,9 %
    Consumer Staples−0,4 %+2,5 %−1,0 %
    Real Estate−0,7 %+10,9 %−1,3 %
    Industrials−1,9 %−3,1 %−2,5 %
    Utilities−1,9 %+28,2 %−2,5 %

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 ↑ At a glance

    Opportunity

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    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    • Macro
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

    Pre-earnings brief

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    Synthesis

    Business

    ARA.AX operates in the investment management and fund operations sector, providing banking and investment services to its clients.

    Classification92 %
    SectorFinancials
    Business sectorBanking & Investment Services
    IndustryInvestment Management & Fund Operators
    ActivityBanking & Investment Services
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    ARA.AX has a market price of $0.48 and a market capitalization of $93,086,988, indicating a relatively small market presence. The company's price-to-earnings ratio is 21.64, and its price-to-book ratio is 0.58, suggesting that the stock is trading at a discount relative to its book value. The enterprise value to EBITDA ratio is negative at -3254.45, which is not uncommon for a company with negative operating income. The enterprise value to revenue ratio is 29.54, indicating that the company is valued at a premium relative to its revenue.

    In terms of profitability, ARA.AX has a return on equity of 2.68% and a return on assets of 2.18%, which are below the industry median for investment management firms. The company's operating income is negative at -$31,000, and its net income is $4,301,000, indicating that the company is generating profits despite its operational challenges. The debt-to-equity ratio is 0.05, suggesting that the company is not heavily leveraged. The current ratio is 4.64, indicating that the company has a strong short-term liquidity position.

    ARA.AX's revenue is concentrated in a single segment, and the company does not disclose geographic revenue breakdowns in its latest filings. The company's revenue for the latest period is $3,415,000, and its operating cash flow is negative at -$7,276,000, indicating that the company is not generating positive cash flow from operations. The free cash flow is $4,259,000, suggesting that the company is able to generate positive cash flow after capital expenditures.

    Looking at the growth trajectory, ARA.AX's revenue has not been disclosed for previous periods, making it difficult to assess the company's growth rate. The company's net income has increased from previous periods, indicating some level of profitability improvement. However, the company's operating income has been negative, which could be a concern for investors.

    The risk assessment for ARA.AX indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company has a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, which could be a concern for its liquidity. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is low, which is a positive sign for its capital structure. The company's current ratio is high, indicating that it has sufficient current assets to cover its current liabilities.

    Recent events for ARA.AX include the latest financial results, which show a negative operating income and a positive net income. The company's operating cash flow is negative, which could be a concern for its short-term liquidity. The company's free cash flow is positive, indicating that it is able to generate cash after capital expenditures. The company's shares outstanding are the same for both basic and diluted shares, indicating that there is no dilution risk from stock options or convertible securities.

    Key takeaways
    • ARA.AX has a low debt-to-equity ratio and a high current ratio, indicating a strong capital structure and liquidity position.
    • The company's return on equity and return on assets are below the industry median, suggesting that it is not as profitable as its peers.
    • ARA.AX's revenue is concentrated in a single segment, and the company does not disclose geographic revenue breakdowns.
    • The company's operating income is negative, but its net income is positive, indicating that it is generating profits despite operational challenges.
    • ARA.AX has a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk, which is a positive sign for its financial health.

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    Valuation

    Market price
    A$0,48
    Market cap
    A$93.1M
    Enterprise value
    A$100.9M
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    0.6x
    P / Tangible book
    0.6x
    Tangible book
    A$160.3M
    Net cash
    -A$7.8M
    Current ratio
    4.6
    Debt / equity
    0.1
    ROA
    2.2%
    ROE
    2.7%
    Cash conversion
    -169.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

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    — missing data

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin-0,9 %Bottom quartile
    Net Margin125,9 %Best in class
    ROE2,7 %Below median
    D/E0,05Below median
    Cash Conv-1,69Bottom quartile

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    Data sources
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    • ESG data
    How metrics are computed
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Price To Earnings
      market_price / (net_income / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Price To Book
      market_price / (adjusted_book_value / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Market Price
      input from market-data provider (delayed close or quote-shim mid)
    • Market Cap
      market_price * shares_outstanding_diluted
    Source documents
    • ARA.AX Market data — financials · 2026-05-27

    Ownership & reference

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    Intel & risk

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    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Evidence & claims

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    The Thread

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    Sources filings · IR · transcripts · market data · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 Market data · Issuer disclosures · Public news · Earnings transcripts · Consensus estimates · ESG data Premium coverage