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Inghams Group Limited
Consumer Defensive · Farm Products
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$2.02
MARKET CAP
$750.79M
P/E RATIO
7.4
DIV. YIELD
6.0%
FRANKING
100%
Inghams Group Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the production and sale of chicken and turkey products under the Ingham's brand primarily in Australia and New Zealand.
View full descriptionThe Warsi Rating combines two proven approaches: value investing principles and dividend strategy. A stock must score 70+ on both to be rated Solid or higher.
$2.25
For 6% dividend yield
Business quality and balance-sheet durability.
Real cash left after running the business
Positive cash generation. Company produces real cash after capital expenditures - can fund dividends, buybacks, or growth.
Current Snapshot
Current FCF
$257M
Pass Rule
> $0
Status
Positive
Why It Matters
Free cash flow is the cash available after core operating and capital needs. It is central to dividend capacity.
Formula
Operating Cash Flow - Capital ExpendituresMethod
Review whether free cash flow is consistently positive and whether it is sufficient relative to dividends and debt needs.
Worked Example
This company generated $257M in free cash flow — cash left after operating costs and capital expenditure. Positive FCF means dividends are funded by real cash generation.
How to Interpret
Persistently negative free cash flow can force reliance on borrowing or equity issuance to maintain payouts.
Positive cash flow means dividends are funded by actual money, not accounting profits. As Buffett says, "Cash is fact, profit is opinion." Your income is backed by real cash generation.
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Profit generated per $1 of shareholder investment
Short-term assets vs. short-term debts
How much the company owes vs. what it owns
Profit after production costs, before overhead
Price versus estimated intrinsic value and required return thresholds.
What percentage of the stock price comes back as earnings each year
Consistency of profits over time
Is the business growing — and is debt being managed responsibly?
Revenue growing while debt is declining — dividends are likely funded by business performance, not borrowing. This is the strongest signal of dividend sustainability.
Current Snapshot
Revenue Change
+22.2%
Debt Change
-28.4%
Trend State
Improving
Why It Matters
Revenue trend shows whether the business is expanding or contracting. Debt trend adds context on whether growth is being funded conservatively.
Formula
Revenue Change (%) = (Latest Revenue - Earliest Revenue) / |Earliest Revenue| x 100; Debt Change (%) = (Latest Debt - Earliest Debt) / |Earliest Debt| x 100Method
Map annual revenue history and, where relevant, annual debt history. For financial companies, debt is excluded because deposits and reserves distort this signal.
Worked Example
Revenue changed by +22.2% across the displayed period, while debt changed by -28.4%.
How to Interpret
Rising revenue with stable or falling debt is typically stronger than rising revenue funded by rapidly rising leverage.
Revenue growing while debt is declining — dividends are likely funded by business performance, not borrowing. This is the strongest signal of dividend sustainability.
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Annual dividends as percentage of stock price
6.68% yield meets Barsi's 6% minimum. Based on 6-year average, not one-time spikes.
Current Snapshot
6Y Avg Yield
6.7%
6% Requirement
6.0%
Gross Yield
9.5%
Why It Matters
Yield translates dividend income into a percentage of the price paid, which is central to income-first screening.
Formula
Annual Dividends per Share / Stock Price x 100Method
Use the 6-year average annual dividend for consistency and compare the result with the 6% framework requirement.
Worked Example
With a 6-year average annual dividend of $0.14 and a share price of $2.02, the Barsi yield is 6.7%. The minimum requirement is 6%. Including franking credits, the gross yield is 9.5%.
How to Interpret
Higher sustainable yield improves upfront income, but unusually high yields may reflect elevated risk or weak coverage.
This yield provides meaningful income that can beat inflation and compound over time. With DRIP enabled, this income can snowball into significant wealth.
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Track record of consistent dividend payments
| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Gross | Franking | Net | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~10 Sept 2026Est | ~15 Oct 2026 | ~$0.10 | 100% | ~$0.07 | $0.03 |
| ~11 Mar 2027Est | ~2 Apr 2027 | ~$0.10 | 100% | ~$0.07 | $0.03 |
Highest price to lock in 6% yield
Industry category of the business
Consumer Defensive is not a BESST sector. Non-BESST stocks receive a lower base score but can still qualify with exceptional dividend metrics.
Current Snapshot
Industry
Farm Products
BESST Match
No
Score Impact
No bonus
Why It Matters
Sector classification helps contextualise risk and demand durability, which can materially affect dividend stability.
Formula
BESST Match = Sector in {Banks, Energy, Sanitation, Insurance, Telecom}Method
Match company sector or industry against BESST categories. A match adds scoring support but does not replace core dividend checks.
Worked Example
This company operates in Farm Products (Consumer Defensive sector). It does not match a BESST sector, so it receives the standard base score. Non-BESST stocks can still qualify with strong dividend metrics.
How to Interpret
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How much of a company's earnings are paid out as dividends
The company is paying out more in dividends than it earns (126%). This is unsustainable long-term and often signals a dividend cut ahead. An inflated payout also distorts the price ceiling calculation used in our analysis.
Current Snapshot
Latest Ratio
125.8%
Healthy Range
30%-75%
Zone
Unsustainable
Why It Matters
Payout ratio links dividends to earnings capacity and helps evaluate whether current distributions are likely to remain supportable.
Formula
Payout Ratio (%) = (Annual Dividend per Share / Earnings per Share) x 100Method
Calculate year-by-year payout ratios where EPS is positive, classify each year by sustainability zone, and compare with the current TTM ratio.
Worked Example
$0.20 dividend / $0.27 EPS equals 73.5% payout ratio.
How to Interpret
Ratios in the middle range are usually more sustainable than very high ratios. Values above 100% indicate dividends exceeded earnings in that period.
The company is paying out more in dividends than it earns (126%). This is unsustainable long-term and often signals a dividend cut ahead. An inflated payout also distorts the price ceiling calculation used in our analysis.
Sources
Inghams Group Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the production and sale of chicken and turkey products under the Ingham's brand primarily in Australia and New Zealand. It also offers stockfeed for poultry and pig industries. The company was founded in 1918 and is based in North Ryde, Australia.
Who owns the company's shares and how much leadership has at stake
Leadership holds a small personal stake
Professional fund managers have done their homework and chosen to own this
Shares freely traded on the ASX by individual investors like you
Insiders hold 2.1% — some skin in the game, but not a major commitment. Institutions hold 48.9%. Overall a typical ownership structure for a mid-to-large company. Neither a red flag nor a strong positive signal.
Current Snapshot
Insider %
2.1%
Institutional %
48.9%
Float %
49.1%
Why It Matters
Ownership mix affects governance incentives, liquidity, and share-price behaviour under large portfolio rebalancing flows.
Formula
Public Float (%) = 100 - Insider Ownership (%) - Institutional Ownership (%)Method
Use reported ownership percentages, convert to percentage terms, and compute remaining public float as the residual.
Worked Example
If insiders own 2.1% and institutions own 48.9%, public float is 49.1%.
How to Interpret
Higher insider ownership can improve alignment of incentives, while dominant institutional concentration can amplify short-term price moves.
Insiders hold 2.1% — some skin in the game, but not a major commitment. Institutions hold 48.9%. Overall a typical ownership structure for a mid-to-large company. Neither a red flag nor a strong positive signal.
Sources
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sept 2025 | Alexander (Edward) Chief Executive Officer | Unknown | 100K | — |
| 25 Aug 2025 | Haseltine (Margaret) Director (Non-Executive) | Purchase at price 1.85 per share. | 35K | $65K |
| 30 June 2025 | Mallett (Gary) Chief Financial Officer | Unknown | 64K | — |
| 29 June 2025 | Alexander (Edward) Chief Executive Officer | Unknown | 41K | — |
Company insiders have been net buyers of shares over the past 12 months. This may indicate management confidence in future prospects.
Value analysis may be affected by missing data.
Market data sourced from third-party financial data providers. Analysis generated using Warsi Criteria — proprietary scoring algorithms for value investing and dividend income analysis. Not financial advice. Learn how we analyse stocks →
41.0% average ROE meets the threshold, but dropped to 0.0% in a weak year. Consistency matters in this framework.
Current Snapshot
10Y Avg
41.0%
Threshold
20.0%
Worst Year
0.0%
Why It Matters
ROE shows how effectively management turns shareholder capital into profit. High and stable ROE can signal pricing power, cost discipline, or both.
Formula
Net Income / Shareholders' Equity x 100Method
Use the 10-year average ROE and review the weakest year to check whether returns stayed resilient across cycles.
Worked Example
This company's 10-year average ROE is 41.0%, meaning each $1 of shareholder equity generates $0.41 in annual profit. The threshold is 20%, and the worst single year was 0.0%.
How to Interpret
Higher and steadier ROE generally supports stronger long-term compounding. Large drawdowns in weak years can point to fragility.
The average is solid, but the dip shows some vulnerability. At 41.0% ROE, every $1 retained generates $0.41 in annual profit — monitor whether the weak year was a one-off or a recurring pattern.
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Current ratio of 1.42 is below ideal 1.5. Adequate but limited cushion for unexpected expenses.
Current Snapshot
Current Ratio
1.42x
Warning Floor
1.00x
Target
1.50x
Why It Matters
Liquidity supports operational stability. Companies with weak liquidity can face pressure even when long-term fundamentals are sound.
Formula
Current Assets / Current LiabilitiesMethod
Compare the current ratio to the warning floor and target level used in the framework.
Worked Example
This company's current ratio is 1.42x — it has $1.42 in short-term assets for every $1 of short-term liabilities. The target is 1.5x, with a warning floor at 1.0x.
How to Interpret
Ratios above the target suggest healthier short-term resilience; ratios below 1.0x can indicate immediate funding risk.
Limited liquidity increases the risk of dividend cuts if cash flow becomes stressed during a downturn. There's less buffer to absorb surprises.
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Debt-to-equity of 7.27 is 14.5x over Buffett's limit. High leverage increases risk during downturns.
Current Snapshot
Current D/E
7.27x
Industry Limit
0.50x
Headroom
-6.77x
Why It Matters
Debt-to-equity shows balance-sheet risk. Lower leverage usually means more flexibility when earnings soften.
Formula
Total Debt / Shareholders' EquityMethod
Compare current D/E against the industry threshold used in the scoring framework, then assess remaining headroom.
Worked Example
This company's D/E is 7.27, meaning it carries 727 cents of debt for every $1 of equity. The consumer staples limit is 0.50, leaving it 6.77 over the limit.
How to Interpret
Lower values generally imply lower refinancing pressure and lower dividend stress in downturns.
High debt means interest payments come before dividends. During recessions, heavily indebted companies often cut dividends first to preserve cash. This adds risk to your income stream.
Sources
Worst year margin (14.9%) fell below 35% minimum. Volatility suggests weak pricing power or one-time issues.
Current Snapshot
10Y Avg
17.3%
Threshold
40%
Worst Year
14.9%
Why It Matters
Gross margin indicates how much room a business has to absorb costs and still generate profit.
Formula
(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue x 100Method
Assess both the long-term average and the weakest year. The framework checks for both level and consistency.
Worked Example
This company's 4-year average gross margin is 17.3% — it keeps 17 cents of every revenue dollar after production costs. The threshold is 40%, and the weakest year was 14.9%.
How to Interpret
Sustained high margins usually support durability. Sharp margin swings can signal weaker control or cyclical pressure.
Thin margins leave no cushion for unexpected costs. A small increase in expenses or drop in prices could squeeze profits and threaten the dividend.
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Excellent value. 13.5% earnings yield significantly exceeds the 7.5% required return.
Current Snapshot
Current Yield
13.5%
Required Yield
7.5%
Spread
+6.0pp
Why It Matters
Earnings yield reframes valuation as return on price paid. It helps compare equity earnings power against lower-risk alternatives.
Formula
(Earnings per Share / Stock Price) x 100Method
Calculate current earnings yield, then compare it to the required yield for the stock's industry setting.
Worked Example
With EPS of $0.27 and a share price of $2.02, earnings yield is 13.5%. The required yield for this industry is 7.5% (based on 4.5% government bond rate plus a risk premium).
How to Interpret
A yield above the required level suggests better valuation support; below it indicates thinner compensation for equity risk.
Strong earnings yield means you're well-compensated for owning shares instead of buying safe bonds. The business is priced to deliver solid returns.
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9/4 positive EPS years. Limited data - full evaluation requires 8+ years. Monitor closely for consistency.
Current Snapshot
Positive Years
9/4
Allowed Losses
0 (limited)
EPS CAGR
4.7%
Why It Matters
Consistency in EPS helps distinguish resilient earnings power from one-off performance spikes.
Formula
Positive EPS Years / Available EPS YearsMethod
For 8+ years of data, apply industry-specific loss tolerance. For limited data, every available year must be positive.
Worked Example
This company reported positive earnings in 9 of the last 4 years. With only 4 years of data, every year must be positive. EPS growth rate (CAGR) is 4.7%.
How to Interpret
Fewer loss years and stronger EPS continuity generally improve confidence in future dividend and valuation assumptions.
So far so good, but limited history means we haven't seen how this company handles a full economic cycle. Monitor closely for continued consistency.
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Percentage of revenue that becomes profit after all expenses
3.1% net margin meets the 3% threshold but with limited buffer. A small cost increase could push it below.
Current Snapshot
Current Margin
3.1%
Threshold
3.0%
Relative Position
+0.1%
Why It Matters
Net income margin shows how much profit the business keeps from each dollar of revenue after all costs.
Formula
Net Income / Total Revenue x 100Method
Compare current margin with the industry-specific threshold to avoid cross-sector distortions.
Worked Example
This company's net income margin is 3.1% — it keeps 3 cents of every revenue dollar as profit after all expenses. The consumer staples threshold is 3%, putting it 0.1% above the requirement.
How to Interpret
Margins that are both strong and stable can indicate competitive strength; persistent weakness may limit reinvestment and payout capacity.
Margins clear the threshold but are on the lower end. Monitor for consistency — if costs rise or revenue softens, profitability could dip below acceptable levels.
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How efficiently the company turns money into profit
1.1% ROIC is below the 11.0% threshold. Company may not be earning enough to justify the money invested in it.
Current Snapshot
5Y Avg
1.1%
Threshold
11.0%
WACC Delta
-7.9pp
Why It Matters
ROIC measures capital efficiency. Businesses that repeatedly earn above their funding cost can compound value more effectively.
Formula
After-Tax Operating Profit / Invested Capital x 100Method
Use the 5-year average ROIC and compare it with industry WACC plus the required spread in this framework.
Worked Example
This company's 5-year average ROIC is 1.1%, with a cost of capital (WACC) of 9.0%. The -7.9pp gap below WACC suggests it may be destroying value on each dollar invested.
How to Interpret
A healthy spread above WACC suggests value creation; a narrow or negative spread points to weaker capital efficiency.
Returns below the cost of borrowing mean the business destroys value over time. This can erode the foundation that supports dividends — proceed with caution.
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How much earnings are consumed by capital expenditure
CapEx consumes 129% of cumulative earnings — above the 50% threshold. This business requires heavy reinvestment just to maintain operations.
Current Snapshot
10Y CapEx Intensity
129%
Threshold
50%
Buffer
-79%
Why It Matters
CapEx intensity estimates how much of earnings must be reinvested just to sustain operations.
Formula
Cumulative CapEx (10yr) / Cumulative Net Income (10yr) x 100Method
Aggregate 10-year CapEx and net income, then compare the ratio with the sector threshold in the framework.
Worked Example
Over 10 years, 129% of this company's cumulative earnings were consumed by capital expenditure. The consumer staples threshold is 50%, leaving a buffer of -79% (over threshold).
How to Interpret
Lower ratios usually indicate better cash conversion. Higher ratios can reduce room for dividends and buybacks.
High capital intensity means most earnings go back into equipment and infrastructure rather than dividends or growth. Buffett prefers businesses like See's Candies that generate cash without needing much reinvestment.
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Years of earnings needed to retire all long-term debt
Would take 7.0 years of earnings to pay off long-term debt — above the 4-year threshold. Heavy debt relative to earnings.
Current Snapshot
Payoff Years
7.0yr
Target Years
4yr
Gap
-3.0yr
Why It Matters
Debt payoff years converts leverage into an intuitive time measure, making debt burden easier to compare across stocks.
Formula
Long-Term Debt / Average Net Income (3yr)Method
Use current long-term debt and the 3-year average net income to smooth one-off profit noise.
Worked Example
With $459M in long-term debt and $66M in average annual earnings (3yr), it would take 7.0 years of earnings to pay off all debt. The consumer staples threshold is 4 years.
How to Interpret
Lower values generally indicate stronger debt capacity. Very high values can constrain dividend resilience.
High debt relative to earnings means interest payments compete with dividends for available cash. If earnings dip, the dividend is at risk because debt must be serviced first.
Sources
| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Gross | Franking | Net | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2026Interim | 2 Apr 2026 | $0.06 | 100% | $0.04 | $0.02 |
| 17 Sept 2025Final | 15 Oct 2025 | $0.08 | 0% | $0.08 | $0.00 |
| 13 Mar 2025Interim | 10 Apr 2025 | $0.11 | 0% | $0.11 | $0.00 |
| 20 Sept 2024Final | 18 Oct 2024 | $0.08 | 0% | $0.08 | $0.00 |
| 14 Mar 2024Interim | 11 Apr 2024 | $0.12 | 0% | $0.12 | $0.00 |
| 14 Sept 2023Final | 12 Oct 2023 | $0.10 | 0% | $0.10 | $0.00 |
| 15 Mar 2023Interim | 12 Apr 2023 | $0.04 | 0% | $0.04 | $0.00 |
| 13 Sept 2022Final | 11 Oct 2022 | $0.01 | 0% | $0.01 | $0.00 |
| 16 Mar 2022Interim | 13 Apr 2022 | $0.07 | 0% | $0.07 | $0.00 |
| 14 Sept 2021Final | 12 Oct 2021 | $0.09 | 0% | $0.09 | $0.00 |
Excellent track record. 10 years of consistent dividends through multiple market cycles.
Current Snapshot
History
10yr
Predictability
Variable
Payout Health
Elevated
Why It Matters
Payment consistency is a direct test of dividend reliability. Large cuts or skips often appear before confidence recovers.
Formula
Consecutive Years = count of years with dividend payments and no disqualifying skip/cut eventsMethod
Require at least 6 years of history, then check for skipped years and large cuts, allowing approved systemic-event exceptions.
Worked Example
This company has 10 years of dividend history (2017–2026). No suspensions detected — 10 consecutive years of payments. Predictability: Variable. Payout health: Elevated. The minimum requirement is 6 years.
How to Interpret
Longer uninterrupted records generally signal stronger income reliability than high yield alone.
A 10-year track record through multiple economic cycles gives confidence your income will continue. This company has proven it prioritises shareholder returns.
Sources
Current price is favourable. Locks in 6%+ dividend yield based on historical average.
Current Snapshot
Current Price
$2.02
Max Buy Price
$2.25
Delta
+10.2%
Why It Matters
The price ceiling links valuation discipline to income targets by defining the price that aligns with a 6% yield target.
Formula
6-Year Average Annual Dividend / 0.06Method
Use the 6-year average dividend (not one year) and divide by 0.06 to estimate the maximum entry price for target yield.
Worked Example
With a current price of $2.02 and a ceiling of $2.25, the entry is 10.2% below the ceiling.
How to Interpret
Prices below the ceiling imply a historical yield above 6%; prices above it imply a lower historical yield at entry.
Buying below the ceiling locks in your target yield based on proven historical dividends — not projections. Your income is secured at this price.
Sources
BESST alignment is a positive context signal. Non-BESST stocks can still qualify with strong yield and dividend consistency.
Non-essential businesses face demand drops during recessions — discretionary spending is first to be cut. This increases cyclical risk for dividends, but companies with decades of consistent payments can still demonstrate durability.
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