APA Group
APA.AXUtilitiesASXUtilities - Regulated Gas
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Daily timeframeAPA Group engages in the energy infrastructure business in Australia. At a $13.28B market cap, APA Group ranks as a large-cap company within utilities. The company operates through Energy Infrastructure, Asset Management, and Energy Investments segments.
Market Cap
$13.28B
Beta
0.26
P/E (TTM)
83.58
P/E (Fwd)
43.50
EPS (TTM)
$0.12
EPS (Fwd)
$0.23
ROE
6.9%
ROA
3.1%
Cash
$170.0M
Total Debt
$13.22B
Free CF
$204.5M
52W Change
21.8%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $170.0M in cash, though total debt stands at $13.22B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Free cash flow comes in at $204.5M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. ROE of 6.9% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 3.1% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $2.71B to $3.18B.
With a beta below 0.7, APA Group typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. The elevated P/E ratio means the stock is priced for significant future growth. If earnings disappoint, the price correction could be sharp. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing APA.AX's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.