Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited
BEN.AXFinancial ServicesASXBanks - Regional
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Daily timeframeBendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited engages in the provision of banking and other financial services to retail customers and small to medium sized businesses in Australia. The $5.78B market capitalization puts BEN.AX squarely in mid-cap range for its industry. It operates through Consumer, Business and Agribusiness, and Corporate segments.
Market Cap
$5.78B
Beta
0.77
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
12.02
EPS (TTM)
$-0.15
EPS (Fwd)
$0.85
ROE
-1.2%
ROA
-0.1%
Cash
$2.80B
Total Debt
$9.54B
Free CF
—
52W Change
-12.9%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited carries $9.54B in total debt against $2.80B in cash reserves — debt is roughly 3.4x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Return on equity stands at -1.2%, which is negative for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $1.67B to $1.91B.
As with any equity investment, BEN.AX carries market risk, sector-specific risk, and company-specific risk that investors should evaluate in the context of their own portfolios. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited and its sector.