Steadfast Group Limited

ASX:SDF Stock Report

Market Cap: AU$5.6b

Steadfast Group Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 5/6

Steadfast Group has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 20.9%, while the Insurance industry saw earnings growing at 12.4% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 18.6% per year. Steadfast Group's return on equity is 16.2%, and it has net margins of 16.1%.

Key information

20.90%

Earnings growth rate

15.45%

EPS growth rate

Insurance Industry Growth4.54%
Revenue growth rate18.59%
Return on equity16.18%
Net Margin16.13%
Next Earnings Update26 Aug 2026

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update Jun 16

SDF: Takeover Bid And Capital Returns Will Support Future Share Upside

Analysts have trimmed their Steadfast Group valuation, with the implied fair value easing from A$5.97 to A$5.81 as small adjustments to revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E expectations feed into a slightly lower price target. What’s in the News for Steadfast Group Steadfast Group received a conditional, non-binding takeover proposal valued at about A$7.7b, or A$6 per share, from an Amwins Group and Dragoneer Investment Group consortium.
Narrative Update Jun 01

SDF: Dividend And Buyback Program Will Support Future Share Upside

Analysts have raised their price target for Steadfast Group slightly to A$5.97 from A$5.94, reflecting updated views on fair value, the discount rate and a modestly higher future P/E multiple, even as some peers see fewer near term catalysts for share price movements. What's in the News Steadfast Group reported higher revenue and profit in its latest half year results, supported by organic expansion across its broker network, a multi year hard premium cycle and ongoing merger and acquisition activity.
Narrative Update May 04

SDF: Dividend And New CFO Appointment Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have kept their A$5.94 price target for Steadfast Group unchanged, reflecting stable assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, while highlighting a lack of near term catalysts in line with recent broader sector views. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary around Steadfast Group points to a broadly neutral stance, with analysts highlighting limited near term catalysts for a re-rating.
Narrative Update Apr 20

SDF: Dividend And New CFO Appointment Will Support Future Share Repricing

Analysts have made a small adjustment to Steadfast Group's valuation, trimming the fair value estimate from about A$5.94 to roughly A$5.94. This reflects slightly different assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, and also highlights a broader lack of clear share price catalysts seen in recent peer research.
Narrative Update Apr 05

SDF: Dividend And New CFO Appointment Will Support Future Share Upside

Analysts have trimmed their price target for Steadfast Group slightly, with the updated fair value moving from A$5.96 to A$5.94. This reflects more cautious assumptions on profit margins and future P/E, even as long term revenue growth expectations remain steady.
Narrative Update Mar 21

SDF: Dividend And New CFO Appointment Will Support Future Share Repricing

Analysts have kept their price target for Steadfast Group steady at A$5.96. They cite a lack of clear near term catalysts, while maintaining unchanged assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E.
Narrative Update Mar 07

SDF: Dividend Strength And New CFO Appointment Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have trimmed their Steadfast Group price target to A$5.96 from A$6.31 as they update their views on fair value, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Hannah Lee has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of Steadfast Group, effective 24 February 2026, after serving as Interim CFO since 31 August 2025 and previously as Group Financial Controller (Key Developments).
Narrative Update Feb 20

SDF: Stronger Margins And Solid Outlook Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have lifted their price target on Steadfast Group to A$6.31, supported by updated assumptions around slightly higher revenue growth, a modestly stronger profit margin and a slightly lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Steadfast Group held an Analyst/Investor Day, providing the market with updated information directly from management on the business and on the outlook assumptions used by analysts (Key Developments).
Narrative Update Feb 06

SDF: CEO Return And Steady Margins Will Underpin Future Upside Potential

Analysts have kept their Steadfast Group valuation broadly steady. The latest price target is rounded to about A$6.31, reflecting only minor tweaks to discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions.
Narrative Update Jan 22

SDF: CEO Return And Stable Margins Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have inched their price target for Steadfast Group slightly lower to A$6.31 from A$6.33, reflecting small tweaks to their assumptions around long term revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Steadfast Group held an Analyst/Investor Day, giving the market an opportunity to hear updated views from management on the business and outlook (Key Developments).
Narrative Update Jan 07

SDF: CEO Return Timeline And Margin Profile Will Support Future Momentum

Analysts have nudged their price target on Steadfast Group slightly lower to A$6.33 from A$6.34, reflecting small adjustments to assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and the future P/E multiple. What's in the News Steadfast Group plans to hold an Analyst/Investor Day, giving the market a dedicated forum to hear management updates and ask questions on the business outlook and capital priorities (company event).
Narrative Update Dec 16

SDF: CEO Return And Margin Outlook Will Support Future Momentum

Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for Steadfast Group, reflecting a modest recalibration of fair value. This adjustment accounts for only incremental improvements in revenue growth expectations, alongside a small easing in forecast profit margins and future valuation multiples.
Narrative Update Dec 01

SDF: CEO Return And Confidential Resolution Will Support Future Momentum

Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for Steadfast Group from $6.61 to $6.42, citing marginal changes in forecast revenue growth, profit margin, and future price-to-earnings expectations. What's in the News Steadfast Group Limited has announced the conclusion of an external investigation into a workplace complaint.
Narrative Update Nov 17

SDF: Dividend Payout And Improving Margins Will Drive Stronger Outlook

Narrative Update: Change in Analyst Price Target for Steadfast Group Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for Steadfast Group from $6.62 to $6.61, citing minor adjustments to discount rate and profit margin assumptions. What's in the News Steadfast Group Limited announced an interim dividend of AUD 0.1170 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2025 (Key Developments).
Narrative Update Nov 03

SDF: Dividend Outlook And Stable Margins Will Drive Long-Term Shareholder Value

Analysts have revised their price target for Steadfast Group slightly downward, lowering it from $6.82 to $6.62. They cite softer revenue growth projections and a marginal dip in profit margins as key factors for the adjustment.
Analysis Article Aug 18

Steadfast Group Limited's (ASX:SDF) Business Is Yet to Catch Up With Its Share Price

ASX:SDF 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Steadfast Group's Fair Values from the Community and select yours When...
Analysis Article May 23

Here's Why We Think Steadfast Group (ASX:SDF) Is Well Worth Watching

Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...
Analysis Article Mar 30

Steadfast Group Limited's (ASX:SDF) Shares May Have Run Too Fast Too Soon

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 27.5x Steadfast Group Limited ( ASX:SDF ) may be sending very bearish...
Analysis Article Feb 27

Steadfast Group (ASX:SDF) Will Pay A Dividend Of A$0.078

Steadfast Group Limited ( ASX:SDF ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of A$0.078 per share on the 27th of...
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New Narrative Feb 09

Rebranded ISU Group And AI Integration Will Strengthen Future Market Position

Strategic acquisitions and international expansion are set to drive future earnings and revenue growth through a combination of cash flow and debt funding.
Analysis Article Nov 28

There's Reason For Concern Over Steadfast Group Limited's (ASX:SDF) Price

Steadfast Group Limited's ( ASX:SDF ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 28.1x might make it look like a sell right...
Analysis Article Nov 10

Is Now The Time To Put Steadfast Group (ASX:SDF) On Your Watchlist?

The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...
Analysis Article Aug 17

Getting In Cheap On Steadfast Group Limited (ASX:SDF) Is Unlikely

When close to half the companies in Australia have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 19x, you may consider...
Analysis Article Jul 13

With EPS Growth And More, Steadfast Group (ASX:SDF) Makes An Interesting Case

It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...
Analysis Article Apr 06

Do Steadfast Group's (ASX:SDF) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...
Analysis Article Mar 20

Steadfast Group Limited's (ASX:SDF) Share Price Not Quite Adding Up

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 30.6x Steadfast Group Limited ( ASX:SDF ) may be sending very bearish...
Analysis Article Mar 01

Steadfast Group (ASX:SDF) Has Announced A Dividend Of A$0.0675

Steadfast Group Limited ( ASX:SDF ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of A$0.0675 per share on the 28th of...
Analysis Article Dec 19

Risks To Shareholder Returns Are Elevated At These Prices For Steadfast Group Limited (ASX:SDF)

Steadfast Group Limited's ( ASX:SDF ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 33x might make it look like a strong sell...
Analysis Article Aug 19

Steadfast Group (ASX:SDF) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At A$0.09

Steadfast Group Limited ( ASX:SDF ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable...

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

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


Earnings and Revenue History

ASX:SDF Revenue, expenses and earnings (AUD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Dec 252,2033562980
30 Sep 252,1343452920
30 Jun 252,0643352860
31 Mar 251,9752842850
31 Dec 241,8862342810
30 Sep 241,8232312720
30 Jun 241,7592282630
31 Mar 241,6692162540
31 Dec 231,5782052440
30 Sep 231,5211972320
30 Jun 231,4641892190
31 Mar 231,3741702050
31 Dec 221,2851511910
30 Sep 221,2261621760
30 Jun 221,1671721600
31 Mar 221,1111731510
31 Dec 211,0551751430
30 Sep 211,0001591380
30 Jun 219441431330
31 Mar 219161171250
31 Dec 20887901160
30 Sep 20872171210
30 Jun 20857-551270
31 Mar 20842-321350
31 Dec 19826-91440
30 Sep 19775481360
30 Jun 197231041280
31 Mar 19687931210
31 Dec 18650831140
30 Sep 18626791080
30 Jun 18601761020
31 Mar 1857569980
31 Dec 1754863950
30 Sep 1753765940
30 Jun 1752667930
31 Mar 1752070900
31 Dec 1651472870
30 Sep 1650673820
30 Jun 1649873770
31 Mar 1647570740
31 Dec 1545267710
30 Sep 1539055650
30 Jun 1532842590

Quality Earnings: SDF has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: SDF's current net profit margins (16.1%) are higher than last year (12.4%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: SDF's earnings have grown significantly by 20.9% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: SDF's earnings growth over the past year (51.9%) exceeds its 5-year average (20.9% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: SDF earnings growth over the past year (51.9%) exceeded the Insurance industry -5.4%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: SDF's Return on Equity (16.2%) 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 Analysis2026/06/28 02:56
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/26 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/06/30

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Market Prices30 years
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  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
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  • Insider trading
Management10 years
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  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Steadfast Group Limited is covered by 17 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Andrew AdamsBarrenjoey Markets Pty Limited
Nicholas McGarrigleBarrenjoey Markets Pty Limited
Jeff CaiCitigroup Inc