Bell Financial Group Limited

ASX:BFG Stock Report

Market Cap: AU$404.1m

Bell Financial Group Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 3/6

Bell Financial Group's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -8.6%, while the Capital Markets industry saw earnings growing at 11.2% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 3.2% per year. Bell Financial Group's return on equity is 12.8%, and it has net margins of 12.2%.

Key information

-8.6%

Earnings growth rate

-8.5%

EPS growth rate

Capital Markets Industry Growth6.6%
Revenue growth rate-3.2%
Return on equity12.8%
Net Margin12.2%
Next Earnings Update14 Aug 2025

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Bell Financial Group's (ASX:BFG) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

Aug 19
Bell Financial Group's (ASX:BFG) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

Bell Financial Group (ASX:BFG) Will Pay A Smaller Dividend Than Last Year

Feb 18
Bell Financial Group (ASX:BFG) Will Pay A Smaller Dividend Than Last Year

Bell Financial Group (ASX:BFG) Is Paying Out Less In Dividends Than Last Year

Aug 24
Bell Financial Group (ASX:BFG) Is Paying Out Less In Dividends Than Last Year

Bell Financial Group (ASX:BFG) Has Announced A Dividend Of AU$0.065

Feb 18
Bell Financial Group (ASX:BFG) Has Announced A Dividend Of AU$0.065

Here's Why I Think Bell Financial Group (ASX:BFG) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Jan 14
Here's Why I Think Bell Financial Group (ASX:BFG) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

What To Know Before Buying Bell Financial Group Limited (ASX:BFG) For Its Dividend

May 09
What To Know Before Buying Bell Financial Group Limited (ASX:BFG) For Its Dividend

It Looks Like Shareholders Would Probably Approve Bell Financial Group Limited's (ASX:BFG) CEO Compensation Package

Apr 21
It Looks Like Shareholders Would Probably Approve Bell Financial Group Limited's (ASX:BFG) CEO Compensation Package

Do Bell Financial Group's (ASX:BFG) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Mar 29
Do Bell Financial Group's (ASX:BFG) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Bell Financial Group Limited's (ASX:BFG) CEO Looks Like They Deserve Their Pay Packet

Mar 12
Bell Financial Group Limited's (ASX:BFG) CEO Looks Like They Deserve Their Pay Packet

Bell Financial Group (ASX:BFG) Could Be A Buy For Its Upcoming Dividend

Feb 26
Bell Financial Group (ASX:BFG) Could Be A Buy For Its Upcoming Dividend

What Can We Conclude About Bell Financial Group's (ASX:BFG) CEO Pay?

Feb 20
What Can We Conclude About Bell Financial Group's (ASX:BFG) CEO Pay?

Bell Financial Group (ASX:BFG) Has Rewarded Shareholders With An Exceptional 517% Total Return On Their Investment

Feb 05
Bell Financial Group (ASX:BFG) Has Rewarded Shareholders With An Exceptional 517% Total Return On Their Investment

Have Insiders Been Buying Bell Financial Group Limited (ASX:BFG) Shares?

Jan 09
Have Insiders Been Buying Bell Financial Group Limited (ASX:BFG) Shares?

Do Insiders Own Lots Of Shares In Bell Financial Group Limited (ASX:BFG)?

Dec 22
Do Insiders Own Lots Of Shares In Bell Financial Group Limited (ASX:BFG)?

If You Like EPS Growth Then Check Out Bell Financial Group (ASX:BFG) Before It's Too Late

Dec 07
If You Like EPS Growth Then Check Out Bell Financial Group (ASX:BFG) Before It's Too Late

Key Things To Consider Before Buying Bell Financial Group Limited (ASX:BFG) For Its Dividend

Nov 22
Key Things To Consider Before Buying Bell Financial Group Limited (ASX:BFG) For Its Dividend

Shareholders of Bell Financial Group (ASX:BFG) Must Be Delighted With Their 304% Total Return

Aug 08
Shareholders of Bell Financial Group (ASX:BFG) Must Be Delighted With Their 304% Total Return

Three Things You Should Check Before Buying Bell Financial Group Limited (ASX:BFG) For Its Dividend

Aug 08
Three Things You Should Check Before Buying Bell Financial Group Limited (ASX:BFG) For Its Dividend

Key Things To Understand About Bell Financial Group's (ASX:BFG) CEO Pay Cheque

Jul 18
Key Things To Understand About Bell Financial Group's (ASX:BFG) CEO Pay Cheque

Many Still Looking Away From Bell Financial Group Limited (ASX:BFG)

Jun 27
Many Still Looking Away From Bell Financial Group Limited (ASX:BFG)

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Bell Financial Group makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

ASX:BFG Revenue, expenses and earnings (AUD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Dec 24252311510
30 Sep 24249301500
30 Jun 24245301480
31 Mar 24237271440
31 Dec 23229241390
30 Sep 23231261400
30 Jun 23234281400
31 Mar 23232271400
31 Dec 22230261400
30 Sep 22248311500
30 Jun 22266371600
31 Mar 22278401660
31 Dec 21289441720
30 Sep 21293461740
30 Jun 21297471760
31 Mar 21295471740
31 Dec 20293471730
30 Sep 20274401640
30 Jun 20255331550
31 Mar 20251331520
31 Dec 19247321500
30 Sep 19241311490
30 Jun 19235301480
31 Mar 19225271450
31 Dec 18215241420
30 Sep 18214241400
30 Jun 18212251380
31 Mar 18207231360
31 Dec 17201211340
30 Sep 17194191300
30 Jun 17186171270
31 Mar 17184161250
31 Dec 16183161240
30 Sep 16179161220
30 Jun 16175161190
31 Mar 16174161200
31 Dec 15174161200
30 Sep 15169131190
30 Jun 15164101180
31 Mar 1515781160
31 Dec 1415161130
30 Sep 1414951120
30 Jun 1414651100

Quality Earnings: BFG has a high level of non-cash earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: BFG's current net profit margins (12.2%) are higher than last year (10.6%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: BFG's earnings have declined by 8.6% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: BFG's earnings growth over the past year (26.4%) exceeds its 5-year average (-8.6% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: BFG earnings growth over the past year (26.4%) exceeded the Capital Markets industry 24.1%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: BFG's Return on Equity (12.8%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/05/02 17:12
End of Day Share Price 2025/05/02 00:00
Earnings2024/12/31
Annual Earnings2024/12/31

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Analyst Sources

Bell Financial Group Limited is covered by 2 analysts. 1 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Finola BurkeRaaS Advisory Pty Ltd
John BurgessRaaS Advisory Pty Ltd