Australian Clinical Labs Limited

ASX:ACL Stock Report

Market Cap: AU$685.1m

Australian Clinical Labs Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 1/6

Australian Clinical Labs's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -6.6%, while the Healthcare industry saw earnings declining at 3.3% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 7.5% per year. Australian Clinical Labs's return on equity is 13.6%, and it has net margins of 3.4%.

Key information

-6.6%

Earnings growth rate

-25.5%

EPS growth rate

Healthcare Industry Growth2.4%
Revenue growth rate7.5%
Return on equity13.6%
Net Margin3.4%
Next Earnings Update26 Feb 2025

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Australian Clinical Labs Limited's (ASX:ACL) 29% Share Price Surge

Sep 03
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Australian Clinical Labs Limited's (ASX:ACL) 29% Share Price Surge

Should You Think About Buying Australian Clinical Labs Limited (ASX:ACL) Now?

Sep 02
Should You Think About Buying Australian Clinical Labs Limited (ASX:ACL) Now?

We Think Australian Clinical Labs (ASX:ACL) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Jun 20
We Think Australian Clinical Labs (ASX:ACL) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Are Investors Undervaluing Australian Clinical Labs Limited (ASX:ACL) By 46%?

Feb 21
Are Investors Undervaluing Australian Clinical Labs Limited (ASX:ACL) By 46%?

Is It Time To Consider Buying Australian Clinical Labs Limited (ASX:ACL)?

Dec 08
Is It Time To Consider Buying Australian Clinical Labs Limited (ASX:ACL)?

Here's Why We Think Australian Clinical Labs (ASX:ACL) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Aug 14
Here's Why We Think Australian Clinical Labs (ASX:ACL) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Australian Clinical Labs Limited (ASX:ACL) Just Reported Half-Year Earnings: Have Analysts Changed Their Mind On The Stock?

Feb 25
Australian Clinical Labs Limited (ASX:ACL) Just Reported Half-Year Earnings: Have Analysts Changed Their Mind On The Stock?

New Forecasts: Here's What Analysts Think The Future Holds For Australian Clinical Labs Limited (ASX:ACL)

Dec 22
New Forecasts: Here's What Analysts Think The Future Holds For Australian Clinical Labs Limited (ASX:ACL)

The Market Lifts Australian Clinical Labs Limited (ASX:ACL) Shares 31% But It Can Do More

Dec 21
The Market Lifts Australian Clinical Labs Limited (ASX:ACL) Shares 31% But It Can Do More

The Strong Earnings Posted By Australian Clinical Labs (ASX:ACL) Are A Good Indication Of The Strength Of The Business

Sep 01
The Strong Earnings Posted By Australian Clinical Labs (ASX:ACL) Are A Good Indication Of The Strength Of The Business

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Australian Clinical Labs makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

ASX:ACL Revenue, expenses and earnings (AUD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Jun 246962400
31 Mar 246852000
31 Dec 236741500
30 Sep 236862600
30 Jun 236973600
31 Mar 237575500
31 Dec 228187300
30 Sep 2290712600
30 Jun 2299617800
31 Mar 2293115600
31 Dec 2186713400
30 Sep 217579700
30 Jun 216476000
31 Mar 215987900
31 Dec 205499800
30 Sep 205207000
30 Jun 204914100
30 Jun 19448-113150
30 Jun 18379-92670
30 Jun 17340-242520

Quality Earnings: ACL has a large one-off loss of A$9.6M impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 30th June, 2024.

Growing Profit Margin: ACL's current net profit margins (3.4%) are lower than last year (5.2%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: ACL has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by -6.6% per year.

Accelerating Growth: ACL's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: ACL had negative earnings growth (-33.3%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Healthcare industry average (-25.4%).


Return on Equity

High ROE: ACL's Return on Equity (13.6%) 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 Analysis2024/12/21 23:16
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/20 00:00
Earnings2024/06/30
Annual Earnings2024/06/30

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Analyst Sources

Australian Clinical Labs Limited is covered by 12 analysts. 8 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Russell WrightBarclay Pearce Capital Pty Limited
Lyanne HarrisonBofA Global Research
Mathieu ChevrierCitigroup Inc