Kelsian reported an 11% rise in fiscal 2026 underlying EBITDA to AUD 316 million. Net profit before amortization strikingly rose 17% to AUD 111 million. The company declared a final fully franked dividend of AUD 10 cents per share, bringing the total for the year to AUD 18 cents per share, up 3%.
Government public transport contracts underpin defensive revenue with significant concessions for inflation generally, including for the key inputs of labor and fuel costs.
Competition for government bus contracts is fierce and service offerings largely undifferentiated. Competitors could increase their focus on Kelsian’s key markets.
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Price/Earnings (Normalized) | 12.28 | 10.58 | 17.10 |
Price/Book Value | 1.10 | 2.39 | 2.29 |
Price/Sales | 0.44 | 1.26 | 0.47 |
Price/Cash Flow | 4.82 | 5.16 | 9.02 |
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Quick Ratio | 0.98 | 0.15 | 1.00 |
Current Ratio | 1.15 | 0.27 | 1.09 |
Interest Coverage | 2.22 | 3.64 | 4.82 |
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Return on Assets (Normalized) | 3.11% | 6.34% | 4.84% |
Return on Equity (Normalized) | 8.17% | 25.32% | 15.35% |
Return on Invested Capital (Normalized) | 5.91% | 11.02% | 9.87% |
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