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Codan Limited

ASX:CDA Stock Report

Market Cap: AU$8.3b

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Codan Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 6/6

Codan has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 9.8%, while the Electronic industry saw earnings growing at 5.2% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 12.7% per year. Codan's return on equity is 28.8%, and it has net margins of 20%.

Key information

9.84%

Earnings growth rate

9.72%

EPS growth rate

Electronic Industry Growth16.11%
Revenue growth rate12.72%
Return on equity28.79%
Net Margin20.02%
Last Earnings Update30 Jun 2026

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

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Narrative Update • Sep 04

CDA: Future Returns Will Balance Acquisition Expansion With Execution And Earnings Risks

Analysts have lifted their Codan price target from A$42.61 to A$49.96, citing updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E as key drivers of the change. What’s in the News for Codan Codan is actively seeking acquisitions and investments, with management emphasising a focus on opportunities that align with its product and technology road maps and support diversification of earnings.
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Narrative Update • Aug 21

CDA: Higher Fair Value Will Rely On Acquisition Execution And Margins

Analysts have lifted their price target for Codan from A$48.74 to A$57.56, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples within their valuation models. What's in the News for Codan Codan Limited is seeking acquisitions, with management highlighting that the company is actively looking for targets that align with its product and technology road maps.
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Narrative Update • Jun 29

CDA: Higher Fair Value Framework Will Rely On Revenue Assumptions

Analysts have raised their Codan valuation reference from A$42.31 to A$48.74, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate and future P/E as the key drivers behind the revised price target framework. What’s in the News for Codan No recent Codan specific news items were identified in the provided sources.
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Narrative Update • Jun 15

CDA: Future Returns Will Balance Defence Communications Demand And Execution Risks

Analysts have slightly increased their Codan price target to A$42.61 from A$42.34, reflecting updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that remain broadly consistent with prior expectations. What's in the News Codan reported strong first half FY26 results, with revenue and profit growth supporting an upgrade to full year guidance, according to coverage on 3 June 2026.
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Narrative Update • Jun 01

CDA: Defence Tech Acquisition Will Test Unmanned Execution And Premium Multiple

Analysts have lifted their Codan price target from A$24.97 to A$30.02. They cite updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that they see as better reflecting the stock's risk profile and cash flow outlook under a slightly higher discount rate.
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Narrative Update • May 12

CDA: Future Returns Will Reflect Africa And Unmanned Strength Against Execution Risks

Analysts have raised their price target on Codan from A$36.90 to A$42.34, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, as well as Street research pointing to potential outperformance in the Minelab Africa and Unmanned segments. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight the updated A$42.34 price target and the A$38.50 target from Goldman Sachs as signals that the stock is being valued on an outlook that supports a premium P/E, given current assumptions.
Analysis Article • Apr 25

Is Codan Limited (ASX:CDA) Potentially Undervalued?

Codan Limited ( ASX:CDA ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of over 10% in...
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Narrative Update • Apr 22

CDA: Execution Risk In Unmanned Will Challenge Sustained Premium Pricing

Analysts have trimmed their average price target on Codan to about A$25.00 from roughly A$24.93, citing updated assumptions that reflect a premium valuation view. This view is supported by Codan's medium term growth profile and the potential for its Minelab Africa and Unmanned segments to continue to outperform expectations.
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Narrative Update • Apr 07

CDA: Premium Case Will Be Tested By Execution Risk In Unmanned

Narrative update on Codan Analysts have lifted their price target on Codan to A$38.50. This reflects updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and P/E, and cites confidence that the medium term growth profile and potential outperformance in the Minelab Africa and Unmanned segments support a premium valuation.
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Narrative Update • Mar 24

CDA: Future Returns Will Reflect Minelab Africa And Unmanned Segment Upside

Analysts have lifted their Codan price target from A$31.74 to A$36.90, citing a higher assumed profit margin and premium P/E multiple as they factor in improving prospects for the Minelab Africa and Unmanned segments. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point to the higher assumed profit margin as a key reason for assigning a premium P/E multiple, suggesting the current valuation reflects confidence in Codan's ability to convert revenue into earnings more efficiently.
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Narrative Update • Mar 10

CDA: Premium P/E Will Depend On Sustained Outperformance In Unmanned Segment

Analysts have lifted their Codan price target to A$38.50. This reflects updated assumptions around its growth outlook and profitability, supported by views that the Minelab Africa and Unmanned segments can continue to outperform expectations and justify a premium P/E multiple.
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Narrative Update • Feb 24

CDA: Premium P/E Will Likely Strain On Reliance On Two Growth Engines

Narrative Update on Codan Analysts have lifted their price target for Codan by A$1.22 to reflect a slightly higher fair value estimate, supported by expectations that Minelab Africa and the Unmanned segment can continue to outperform and support a premium P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Goldman Sachs has resumed coverage on Codan with a Buy rating and an A$38.50 price target, pointing to what it sees as a supportive medium term growth profile and the potential for Minelab Africa and the Unmanned segment to keep outperforming expectations.
Analysis Article • Feb 16

With EPS Growth And More, Codan (ASX:CDA) Makes An Interesting Case

It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...
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Narrative Update • Feb 09

CDA: Higher Revenue Assumptions Will Likely Magnify Already Stretched Future P/E

Analysts have lifted their price target on Codan from A$21.00 to about A$23.72, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate and future P/E that support a higher fair value estimate. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate raised from A$21.00 to about A$23.72, reflecting updated model inputs.
Analysis Article • Jan 31

There Are Reasons To Feel Uneasy About Codan's (ASX:CDA) Returns On Capital

What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Firstly...
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Narrative Update • Jan 25

CDA: Steady Fair Value Outlook Will Rely On Margins And P/E

Analysts have increased their price target for Codan to A$42.31, reflecting small adjustments to assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. These changes leave their overall valuation view largely unchanged.
Analysis Article • Jan 16

Earnings Tell The Story For Codan Limited (ASX:CDA) As Its Stock Soars 28%

Codan Limited ( ASX:CDA ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month, posting a...
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Narrative Update • Jan 11

CDA: Higher Margins And P/E Outlook Will Support A Bullish Repricing

Analysts have raised their price target for Codan from A$30.05 to A$42.31. This change reflects updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate and future P/E expectations.
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Narrative Update • Dec 27

CDA: Future Returns Will Reflect Stable Outlook And Balanced Risk Profile

Analysts have modestly increased their price target for Codan by A$0.00 per share. This reflects slightly higher discount rate and future P/E assumptions, which are offset by marginally lower revenue growth and profit margin forecasts.
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Narrative Update • Dec 13

CDA: Rising Revenue Expectations Will Likely Expose Stretched Earnings Multiple

Analysts have lifted their price target for Codan from A$18.50 to A$21.00, as they now expect slightly faster revenue growth, marginally stronger profit margins and a higher future P/E multiple to better reflect the company’s earnings potential. Valuation Changes The Fair Value Estimate has risen modestly from A$18.50 to A$21.00, reflecting a reassessment of Codan’s long term earnings potential.
Analysis Article • Dec 01

Codan Limited's (ASX:CDA) Popularity With Investors Is Clear

Codan Limited's ( ASX:CDA ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 53.4x might make it look like a strong sell right now...
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Narrative Update • Nov 29

CDA: Dividend Announcement And Stable Outlook Will Maintain Balanced Prospects

Analysts have maintained their price target for Codan at $31.74 per share, citing stable underlying assumptions and minimal adjustments to key financial metrics. Valuation Changes Fair Value has remained stable at A$31.74 per share, reflecting no change in analyst assessment.
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Narrative Update • Nov 15

CDA: Dividend Announcement And Stable Outlook Will Maintain Balanced Prospects

Analysts have made no change to their price target for Codan, maintaining it at $31.74. They cited stable revenue growth and profit margin forecasts, despite a slight uptick in the discount rate.
Analysis Article • Nov 06

We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Codan (ASX:CDA) Passed With Ease

Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...
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Narrative Update • Oct 31

CDA: Profit Margin Risks Will Outweigh Benefits Of Upcoming Dividend

Analysts have raised their price target for Codan from $28.41 to $31.74, citing improved revenue growth expectations and an uptick in forecast profit margins as key drivers for the adjustment. What's in the News Codan Limited announced an ordinary fully paid dividend of AUD 0.16 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2025 (Key Developments).
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Narrative Update • Oct 17

Heightened Defense Spending And Resilient Communications Will Create New Markets

Narrative Update on Codan: Analyst Price Target Adjustment Analysts have maintained their price target for Codan at $28.41, reflecting continued confidence in the company's financial outlook despite minor adjustments to growth assumptions and discount rates. What's in the News Codan Limited has declared an ordinary fully paid dividend of AUD 0.160 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2025 (Key Developments).
Analysis Article • Oct 16

Is Codan (ASX:CDA) A Risky Investment?

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
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Narrative Update • Oct 03

Heightened Defense Spending And Resilient Communications Will Create New Markets

Analysts have raised Codan's fair value estimate from $27.18 to $28.41. This change reflects ongoing confidence in the company's financial outlook and performance metrics.
Analysis Article • Oct 02

Why Codan Limited (ASX:CDA) Could Be Worth Watching

Codan Limited ( ASX:CDA ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a significant share price rise of 64% in...
Analysis Article • Sep 18

Here's What's Concerning About Codan's (ASX:CDA) Returns On Capital

If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Firstly, we'd want to identify a...
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Narrative Update • Aug 22

Minelab's Upcoming Products And Tactical Communications Expansion Will Strengthen Market Position In Future

Consensus analyst price targets for Codan have risen sharply, mainly reflecting improved expectations for profitability and growth—as evidenced by both higher net profit margins and an uplift in forecast P/E—resulting in a new fair value estimate of A$25.59. What's in the News Codan Limited announced an ordinary fully paid dividend of AUD 0.16 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2025.
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New Narrative • Feb 23

Minelab's Upcoming Products And Tactical Communications Expansion Will Strengthen Market Position In Future

Codan's acquisition strategy and focus on recurring revenue are set to improve revenue stability and net margins.

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

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


Earnings and Revenue History

ASX:CDA Revenue, expenses and earnings (AUD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Jun 2687517522452
31 Mar 2681915221848
31 Dec 2576212921243
30 Sep 2571811620241
30 Jun 2567410319340
31 Mar 256329618138
31 Dec 245908916837
30 Sep 245708516236
30 Jun 245508115536
31 Mar 245317814835
31 Dec 235117514133
30 Sep 234847113432
30 Jun 234566812731
31 Mar 234597512131
31 Dec 224618211631
30 Sep 224849111532
30 Jun 2250610111533
31 Mar 2250310010933
31 Dec 214999910233
30 Sep 21468958930
30 Jun 21437907726
31 Mar 21404837226
31 Dec 20372756725
30 Sep 20360697025
30 Jun 20348647326
31 Mar 20331597226
31 Dec 19313547027
30 Sep 19292506826
30 Jun 19271466525
31 Mar 19267476524
31 Dec 18264486423
30 Sep 18247456122
30 Jun 18230425720
31 Mar 18223395719
31 Dec 17217375717
30 Sep 17222405717
30 Jun 17226445717
31 Mar 17217385716
31 Dec 16208325816
30 Sep 16189245615
30 Jun 16170155414
31 Mar 16155145213
31 Dec 15141135012
30 Sep 15142135012

Quality Earnings: CDA has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: CDA's current net profit margins (20%) are higher than last year (15.3%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: CDA's earnings have grown by 9.8% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: CDA's earnings growth over the past year (69.3%) exceeds its 5-year average (9.8% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: CDA earnings growth over the past year (69.3%) exceeded the Electronic industry 23%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: CDA's Return on Equity (28.8%) 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 Analysis2026/09/16 15:08
End of Day Share Price 2026/09/16 00:00
Earnings2026/06/30
Annual Earnings2026/06/30

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Market Prices30 years
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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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  • SEC Form 10-K
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Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements
  • SEC Form 8-K

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Analyst Sources

Codan Limited is covered by 15 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
Josh KannourakisBarrenjoey Markets Pty Limited
Baxter KirkBell Potter
Daniel LaingBell Potter

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