Coles Group Limited
COL.AXConsumer DefensiveASXGrocery Stores · Last scanned May 30, 2026
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Daily timeframeColes Group Limited operates as a retailer in Australia. Valued at $29.17B, COL.AX is a large-cap name in its sector. It operates through Supermarkets and Liquor segments.
Market Cap
$29.17B
Beta
0.29
P/E (TTM)
28.58
P/E (Fwd)
21.50
EPS (TTM)
$0.76
EPS (Fwd)
$1.01
ROE
26.5%
ROA
5.6%
Cash
$598.0M
Total Debt
$10.57B
Free CF
$1.36B
52W Change
-0.5%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Coles Group Limited carries $10.57B in total debt against $598.0M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 17.7x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. The company generates $1.36B in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. ROE of 26.5% points to strong capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. An ROA of 5.6% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $39.37B to $44.35B.
The relatively low beta of 0.29 suggests COL.AX is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. Coles Group Limited carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Coles Group Limited and its sector.