Österreichische Post AG

WBAG:POST Stock Report

Market Cap: €1.9b

Österreichische Post Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 4/6

Österreichische Post has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 0.7%, while the Logistics industry saw earnings growing at 17.8% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 7.6% per year. Österreichische Post's return on equity is 21.7%, and it has net margins of 4.8%.

Key information

0.7%

Earnings growth rate

0.7%

EPS growth rate

Logistics Industry Growth20.8%
Revenue growth rate7.6%
Return on equity21.7%
Net Margin4.8%
Next Earnings Update07 Mar 2025

Recent past performance updates

Österreichische Post's (VIE:POST) Profits May Not Reveal Underlying Issues

Nov 13
Österreichische Post's (VIE:POST) Profits May Not Reveal Underlying Issues

We Think That There Are Some Issues For Österreichische Post (VIE:POST) Beyond Its Promising Earnings

Mar 21
We Think That There Are Some Issues For Österreichische Post (VIE:POST) Beyond Its Promising Earnings

Recent updates

Österreichische Post (VIE:POST) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Dec 20
Österreichische Post (VIE:POST) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Österreichische Post's (VIE:POST) Profits May Not Reveal Underlying Issues

Nov 13
Österreichische Post's (VIE:POST) Profits May Not Reveal Underlying Issues

Österreichische Post (VIE:POST) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively

Sep 19
Österreichische Post (VIE:POST) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively

Österreichische Post AG Beat Revenue Forecasts By 8.6%: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Next

Aug 10
Österreichische Post AG Beat Revenue Forecasts By 8.6%: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Next

Investor Optimism Abounds Österreichische Post AG (VIE:POST) But Growth Is Lacking

Jul 24
Investor Optimism Abounds Österreichische Post AG (VIE:POST) But Growth Is Lacking

Be Wary Of Österreichische Post (VIE:POST) And Its Returns On Capital

May 31
Be Wary Of Österreichische Post (VIE:POST) And Its Returns On Capital

Österreichische Post (VIE:POST) Is Increasing Its Dividend To €1.78

Apr 23
Österreichische Post (VIE:POST) Is Increasing Its Dividend To €1.78

Österreichische Post (VIE:POST) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To €1.78

Apr 04
Österreichische Post (VIE:POST) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To €1.78

We Think That There Are Some Issues For Österreichische Post (VIE:POST) Beyond Its Promising Earnings

Mar 21
We Think That There Are Some Issues For Österreichische Post (VIE:POST) Beyond Its Promising Earnings

A Look At The Fair Value Of Österreichische Post AG (VIE:POST)

Feb 10
A Look At The Fair Value Of Österreichische Post AG (VIE:POST)

Österreichische Post AG's (VIE:POST) Share Price Not Quite Adding Up

Jan 17
Österreichische Post AG's (VIE:POST) Share Price Not Quite Adding Up

Österreichische Post (VIE:POST) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Dec 21
Österreichische Post (VIE:POST) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Österreichische Post (VIE:POST) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Aug 20
Österreichische Post (VIE:POST) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Österreichische Post (VIE:POST) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively

Jun 20
Österreichische Post (VIE:POST) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively

Österreichische Post (VIE:POST) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

May 03
Österreichische Post (VIE:POST) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Are Investors Undervaluing Österreichische Post AG (VIE:POST) By 32%?

Mar 09
Are Investors Undervaluing Österreichische Post AG (VIE:POST) By 32%?

Investors Could Be Concerned With Österreichische Post's (VIE:POST) Returns On Capital

Jan 26
Investors Could Be Concerned With Österreichische Post's (VIE:POST) Returns On Capital

Are Investors Undervaluing Österreichische Post AG (VIE:POST) By 49%?

Dec 01
Are Investors Undervaluing Österreichische Post AG (VIE:POST) By 49%?

Is Österreichische Post (VIE:POST) Using Too Much Debt?

Nov 01
Is Österreichische Post (VIE:POST) Using Too Much Debt?

Österreichische Post (VIE:POST) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Jul 23
Österreichische Post (VIE:POST) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Returns On Capital At Österreichische Post (VIE:POST) Paint A Concerning Picture

Jul 05
Returns On Capital At Österreichische Post (VIE:POST) Paint A Concerning Picture

Österreichische Post (VIE:POST) Is Increasing Its Dividend To €1.90

Mar 29
Österreichische Post (VIE:POST) Is Increasing Its Dividend To €1.90

Österreichische Post's (VIE:POST) Dividend Will Be Increased To €1.90

Mar 13
Österreichische Post's (VIE:POST) Dividend Will Be Increased To €1.90

Österreichische Post (VIE:POST) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Mar 07
Österreichische Post (VIE:POST) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Here's What's Concerning About Österreichische Post's (VIE:POST) Returns On Capital

Feb 01
Here's What's Concerning About Österreichische Post's (VIE:POST) Returns On Capital

Does Österreichische Post (VIE:POST) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Dec 05
Does Österreichische Post (VIE:POST) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Capital Allocation Trends At Österreichische Post (VIE:POST) Aren't Ideal

Oct 31
Capital Allocation Trends At Österreichische Post (VIE:POST) Aren't Ideal

Does Österreichische Post (VIE:POST) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Aug 20
Does Österreichische Post (VIE:POST) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Österreichische Post's (VIE:POST) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business

Jul 18
Österreichische Post's (VIE:POST) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business

An Intrinsic Calculation For Österreichische Post AG (VIE:POST) Suggests It's 40% Undervalued

Jul 04
An Intrinsic Calculation For Österreichische Post AG (VIE:POST) Suggests It's 40% Undervalued

We Think Österreichische Post (VIE:POST) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

May 18
We Think Österreichische Post (VIE:POST) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Österreichische Post (VIE:POST) Will Will Want To Turn Around Its Return Trends

Apr 12
Österreichische Post (VIE:POST) Will Will Want To Turn Around Its Return Trends

Are Investors Undervaluing Österreichische Post AG (VIE:POST) By 30%?

Mar 29
Are Investors Undervaluing Österreichische Post AG (VIE:POST) By 30%?

Österreichische Post AG's (VIE:POST) Stock Has Seen Strong Momentum: Does That Call For Deeper Study Of Its Financial Prospects?

Mar 15
Österreichische Post AG's (VIE:POST) Stock Has Seen Strong Momentum: Does That Call For Deeper Study Of Its Financial Prospects?

Is Österreichische Post AG (VIE:POST) A Great Dividend Stock?

Mar 02
Is Österreichische Post AG (VIE:POST) A Great Dividend Stock?

How Much Of Österreichische Post AG (VIE:POST) Do Institutions Own?

Feb 16
How Much Of Österreichische Post AG (VIE:POST) Do Institutions Own?

Shareholders Of Österreichische Post (VIE:POST) Must Be Happy With Their 47% Return

Feb 01
Shareholders Of Österreichische Post (VIE:POST) Must Be Happy With Their 47% Return

Returns On Capital At Österreichische Post (VIE:POST) Paint An Interesting Picture

Jan 04
Returns On Capital At Österreichische Post (VIE:POST) Paint An Interesting Picture

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Österreichische Post makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

WBAG:POST Revenue, expenses and earnings (EUR Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Sep 243,015145420
30 Jun 242,967131420
31 Mar 242,841141420
31 Dec 232,747133420
30 Sep 232,679129430
30 Jun 232,598146430
31 Mar 232,588126430
31 Dec 222,525126430
30 Sep 222,506131440
30 Jun 222,474129440
31 Mar 222,479135440
31 Dec 212,525152440
30 Sep 212,538155390
30 Jun 212,483154390
31 Mar 212,346138390
31 Dec 202,202118390
30 Sep 202,081116370
30 Jun 202,046112370
31 Mar 202,056132370
31 Dec 192,046146370
30 Sep 192,027139670
30 Jun 192,007147670
31 Mar 191,983145670
31 Dec 181,981144670
30 Sep 181,954164670
30 Jun 181,944165670
31 Mar 181,944167670
31 Dec 171,942165670
30 Sep 171,927158740
30 Jun 171,915155740
31 Mar 171,929155740
31 Dec 162,033153740
30 Sep 162,167681000
30 Jun 162,299681000
31 Mar 162,396661000
31 Dec 152,403711000
30 Sep 152,379151970
30 Jun 152,368151970
31 Mar 152,367147970
31 Dec 142,365147970
30 Sep 142,369119810
30 Jun 142,369121810
31 Mar 142,366120810
31 Dec 132,370123810

Quality Earnings: POST has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: POST's current net profit margins (4.8%) are lower than last year (4.8%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: POST's earnings have grown by 0.7% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: POST's earnings growth over the past year (12.1%) exceeds its 5-year average (0.7% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: POST earnings growth over the past year (12.1%) exceeded the Logistics industry 11.7%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: Whilst POST's Return on Equity (21.68%) is high, this metric is skewed due to their high level of debt.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/23 19:30
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/23 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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Analyst Sources

Österreichische Post AG is covered by 23 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Marco LimiteBarclays
William Fitzalan HowardBerenberg
Othmane BrichaBofA Global Research