Bega Cheese Limited
BGA.AXConsumer DefensiveASXPackaged Foods
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Daily timeframeBega Cheese Limited receives, processes, manufactures, and distributes dairy and other food-related products in Australia. At a $1.64B market cap, Bega Cheese Limited ranks as a small-cap company within consumer defensive. It operates through two segments, Branded and Bulk.
Market Cap
$1.64B
Beta
0.61
P/E (TTM)
178.83
P/E (Fwd)
20.84
EPS (TTM)
$0.03
EPS (Fwd)
$0.26
ROE
0.8%
ROA
2.4%
Cash
$75.2M
Total Debt
$483.8M
Free CF
$46.3M
52W Change
-4.4%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $75.2M in cash, though total debt stands at $483.8M. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Free cash flow comes in at $46.3M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. Return on equity stands at 0.8%, which is modest for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 2.4% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $3.02B to $3.55B.
The relatively low beta of 0.61 suggests BGA.AX is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. At over 50x earnings, BGA.AX carries valuation risk — any slowdown in growth expectations could lead to meaningful price adjustments. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Bega Cheese Limited and its sector.