REA Group Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 6/6

REA Group has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 17.2%, while the Interactive Media and Services industry saw earnings growing at 20.6% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 15% per year. REA Group's return on equity is 32.2%, and it has net margins of 33.8%.

Key information

17.2%

Earnings growth rate

17.2%

EPS growth rate

Interactive Media and Services Industry Growth27.6%
Revenue growth rate15.0%
Return on equity32.2%
Net Margin33.8%
Last Earnings Update31 Dec 2024

Recent past performance updates

Investors Can Find Comfort In REA Group's (ASX:REA) Earnings Quality

Aug 20
Investors Can Find Comfort In REA Group's (ASX:REA) Earnings Quality

Recent updates

Many Would Be Envious Of REA Group's (ASX:REA) Excellent Returns On Capital

Feb 07
Many Would Be Envious Of REA Group's (ASX:REA) Excellent Returns On Capital

Some Confidence Is Lacking In REA Group Limited's (ASX:REA) P/S

Nov 15
Some Confidence Is Lacking In REA Group Limited's (ASX:REA) P/S

Investors Can Find Comfort In REA Group's (ASX:REA) Earnings Quality

Aug 20
Investors Can Find Comfort In REA Group's (ASX:REA) Earnings Quality

Pinning Down REA Group Limited's (ASX:REA) P/S Is Difficult Right Now

Aug 09
Pinning Down REA Group Limited's (ASX:REA) P/S Is Difficult Right Now

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

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 241,8236173170
30 Sep 241,7504602970
30 Jun 241,6773032770
31 Mar 241,5822922430
31 Dec 231,4972822230
30 Sep 231,4453192290
30 Jun 231,3923562360
31 Mar 231,4083612360
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

Quality Earnings: REA has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: REA's current net profit margins (33.8%) are higher than last year (18.8%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: REA's earnings have grown by 17.2% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: REA's earnings growth over the past year (118.8%) exceeds its 5-year average (17.2% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: REA earnings growth over the past year (118.8%) exceeded the Interactive Media and Services industry 19.1%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: REA's Return on Equity (32.2%) is considered high.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/02/21 07:54
End of Day Share Price 2025/02/21 00:00
Earnings2024/12/31
Annual Earnings2024/06/30

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Analyst Sources

REA Group Limited is covered by 37 analysts. 15 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 WrightAPP Securities Pty Ltd.
Eric ChoiBarrenjoey Markets Pty Limited
Aryan NoroziBarrenjoey Markets Pty Limited