REA Group Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 1/6

REA Group has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 21.8%, while the Interactive Media and Services industry saw earnings growing at 28.3% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 12.5% per year. REA Group's return on equity is 17.9%, and it has net margins of 18.7%.

Key information

21.8%

Earnings growth rate

21.7%

EPS growth rate

Interactive Media and Services Industry Growth27.6%
Revenue growth rate12.5%
Return on equity17.9%
Net Margin18.7%
Last Earnings Update31 Dec 2023

Recent past performance updates

Some May Be Optimistic About REA Group's (ASX:REA) Earnings

Feb 14
Some May Be Optimistic About REA Group's (ASX:REA) Earnings

Recent updates

We Think REA Group (ASX:REA) Can Manage Its Debt With Ease

Jun 25
We Think REA Group (ASX:REA) Can Manage Its Debt With Ease

REA Group's (ASX:REA) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business

Jun 07
REA Group's (ASX:REA) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business

What REA Group Limited's (ASX:REA) P/S Is Not Telling You

Apr 29
What REA Group Limited's (ASX:REA) P/S Is Not Telling You

REA Group (ASX:REA) Could Easily Take On More Debt

Mar 21
REA Group (ASX:REA) Could Easily Take On More Debt

Some May Be Optimistic About REA Group's (ASX:REA) Earnings

Feb 14
Some May Be Optimistic About REA Group's (ASX:REA) Earnings

REA Group (ASX:REA) Is Aiming To Keep Up Its Impressive Returns

Jan 11
REA Group (ASX:REA) Is Aiming To Keep Up Its Impressive Returns

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) Not Flying Under The Radar

Dec 25
REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) Not Flying Under The Radar

This Is Why REA Group Limited's (ASX:REA) CEO Can Expect A Bump Up In Their Pay Packet

Nov 09
This Is Why REA Group Limited's (ASX:REA) CEO Can Expect A Bump Up In Their Pay Packet

Is It Time To Consider Buying REA Group Limited (ASX:REA)?

Oct 16
Is It Time To Consider Buying REA Group Limited (ASX:REA)?

We Think REA Group (ASX:REA) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Oct 01
We Think REA Group (ASX:REA) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

REA Group (ASX:REA) Is Aiming To Keep Up Its Impressive Returns

Sep 13
REA Group (ASX:REA) Is Aiming To Keep Up Its Impressive Returns

REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) Shares Could Be 28% Above Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Aug 09
REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) Shares Could Be 28% Above Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine REA Group Limited (ASX:REA)?

Jul 04
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine REA Group Limited (ASX:REA)?

Investors Shouldn't Overlook The Favourable Returns On Capital At REA Group (ASX:REA)

Jun 01
Investors Shouldn't Overlook The Favourable Returns On Capital At REA Group (ASX:REA)

Here's Why REA Group (ASX:REA) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

May 02
Here's Why REA Group (ASX:REA) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Is It Too Late To Consider Buying REA Group Limited (ASX:REA)?

Mar 30
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying REA Group Limited (ASX:REA)?

REA Group (ASX:REA) Knows How To Allocate Capital

Feb 28
REA Group (ASX:REA) Knows How To Allocate Capital

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

Feb 01
With EPS Growth And More, REA Group (ASX:REA) Makes An Interesting Case

REA Group (ASX:REA) Looks To Prolong Its Impressive Returns

Nov 28
REA Group (ASX:REA) Looks To Prolong Its Impressive Returns

Is REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) Potentially Undervalued?

Nov 13
Is REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) Potentially Undervalued?

We Think Shareholders May Consider Being More Generous With REA Group Limited's (ASX:REA) CEO Compensation Package

Nov 03
We Think Shareholders May Consider Being More Generous With REA Group Limited's (ASX:REA) CEO Compensation Package

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

Oct 27
Here's Why We Think REA Group (ASX:REA) Is Well Worth Watching

REA Group (ASX:REA) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet

Oct 16
REA Group (ASX:REA) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet

A Look Into REA Group's (ASX:REA) Impressive Returns On Capital

Aug 08
A Look Into REA Group's (ASX:REA) Impressive Returns On Capital

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of REA Group Limited (ASX:REA)

Jul 23
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of REA Group Limited (ASX:REA)

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying REA Group Limited (ASX:REA)?

Jul 11
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying REA Group Limited (ASX:REA)?

Is REA Group (ASX:REA) Using Too Much Debt?

Jun 29
Is REA Group (ASX:REA) Using Too Much Debt?

Capital Investments At REA Group (ASX:REA) Point To A Promising Future

May 01
Capital Investments At REA Group (ASX:REA) Point To A Promising Future

Are REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) Investors Paying Above The Intrinsic Value?

Apr 19
Are REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) Investors Paying Above The Intrinsic Value?

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

Apr 08
Do REA Group's (ASX:REA) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

REA Group (ASX:REA) Could Easily Take On More Debt

Mar 26
REA Group (ASX:REA) Could Easily Take On More Debt

At AU$136, Is It Time To Put REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) On Your Watch List?

Mar 03
At AU$136, Is It Time To Put REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) On Your Watch List?

Why You Should Care About REA Group's (ASX:REA) Strong Returns On Capital

Jan 23
Why You Should Care About REA Group's (ASX:REA) Strong Returns On Capital

Is REA Group (ASX:REA) A Risky Investment?

Dec 24
Is REA Group (ASX:REA) A Risky Investment?

Should You Think About Buying REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) Now?

Nov 28
Should You Think About Buying REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) Now?

REA Group (ASX:REA) Knows How To Allocate Capital

Oct 18
REA Group (ASX:REA) Knows How To Allocate Capital

With EPS Growth And More, REA Group (ASX:REA) Is Interesting

Oct 01
With EPS Growth And More, REA Group (ASX:REA) Is Interesting

Is REA Group (ASX:REA) A Risky Investment?

Sep 18
Is REA Group (ASX:REA) A Risky Investment?

At AU$154, Is REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) Worth Looking At Closely?

Aug 22
At AU$154, Is REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) Worth Looking At Closely?

The Returns On Capital At REA Group (ASX:REA) Don't Inspire Confidence

Jul 06
The Returns On Capital At REA Group (ASX:REA) Don't Inspire Confidence

REA Group (ASX:REA) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Jun 15
REA Group (ASX:REA) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Has REA Group (ASX:REA) Got What It Takes To Become A Multi-Bagger?

Mar 19
Has REA Group (ASX:REA) Got What It Takes To Become A Multi-Bagger?

The REA Group (ASX:REA) Share Price Is Up 175% And Shareholders Are Boasting About It

Mar 01
The REA Group (ASX:REA) Share Price Is Up 175% And Shareholders Are Boasting About It

REA Group (ASX:REA) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Feb 11
REA Group (ASX:REA) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Can Mixed Fundamentals Have A Negative Impact on REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) Current Share Price Momentum?

Jan 27
Can Mixed Fundamentals Have A Negative Impact on REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) Current Share Price Momentum?

How Much Of REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) Do Institutions Own?

Jan 12
How Much Of REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) Do Institutions Own?

Have Insiders Been Selling REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) Shares?

Dec 28
Have Insiders Been Selling REA Group Limited (ASX:REA) Shares?

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

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


Earnings and Revenue History

ASX:REA Revenue, expenses and earnings (AUD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Dec 231,5072822400
30 Sep 231,4503192390
30 Jun 231,3923562390
31 Mar 231,4083612380
31 Dec 221,4243652370
30 Sep 221,4213752240
30 Jun 221,4193852120
31 Mar 221,3433781990
31 Dec 211,2673711860
30 Sep 211,1363471700
30 Jun 211,0053231540
31 Mar 219412301430
31 Dec 208771381320
30 Sep 208801251430
30 Jun 208821121540
31 Mar 208971811610
31 Dec 199112501680
30 Sep 199261781710
30 Jun 199411051740
31 Mar 199391141710
31 Dec 189361231690
30 Sep 189021881650
30 Jun 188672531610
31 Dec 17766511560
30 Sep 17719491520
30 Jun 17671481470
31 Dec 166272681400
30 Sep 166032611340
30 Jun 165792541290
31 Dec 155511991170
30 Sep 155372001200
30 Jun 155232001240
31 Dec 144901961170
30 Sep 144641731120
30 Jun 144371501080
31 Mar 144111391020
31 Dec 13384129960
30 Sep 13360119920
30 Jun 13336110870

Quality Earnings: REA has a large one-off loss of A$124.4M impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 31st December, 2023.

Growing Profit Margin: REA's current net profit margins (18.7%) are lower than last year (25.6%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: REA's earnings have grown significantly by 21.8% per year over the past 5 years.

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

Earnings vs Industry: REA had negative earnings growth (-22.8%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Interactive Media and Services industry average (-22.8%).


Return on Equity

High ROE: REA's Return on Equity (17.9%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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