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Steadfast Group Limited
Financial Services · Insurance Brokers
Updated just now
$4.19
MARKET CAP
$4.66B
P/E RATIO
13.8
DIV. YIELD
4.7%
FRANKING
100%
Steadfast Group Limited provides general insurance brokerage services Australasia, Asia, and Europe. It also offers insurance underwriting services and related services.
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.
$15.99
Discounted cash flow estimate
$2.34
For 6% dividend yield
Business quality and balance-sheet durability.
Profit generated per $1 of shareholder investment
10.2% ROE meets the threshold. Some years dipped but overall pattern is acceptable.
Current Snapshot
10Y Avg
10.2%
Threshold
10.0%
Worst Year
7.5%
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 10.2%, meaning each $1 of shareholder equity generates $0.10 in annual profit. The threshold is 10%, and the worst single year was 7.5%.
How to Interpret
Higher and steadier ROE generally supports stronger long-term compounding. Large drawdowns in weak years can point to fragility.
At 10.2% ROE, every $1 retained generates $0.10 in annual profit. This is solid compounding power that can support dividend growth over time.
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How much the company owes vs. what it owns
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
$490M
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 $490M 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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Price versus estimated intrinsic value and required return thresholds.
What percentage of the stock price comes back as earnings each year
How much earnings are consumed by capital expenditure
Is the business growing or shrinking over time?
Revenue has grown 66% over 4 years — the business is expanding, which supports growing dividend capacity.
Current Snapshot
Revenue Change
+66.4%
Debt Change
N/A (financials)
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 +66.4% across the displayed period.
How to Interpret
Rising revenue with stable or falling debt is typically stronger than rising revenue funded by rapidly rising leverage.
Revenue has grown 66% over 4 years — the business is expanding, which supports growing dividend capacity.
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Annual dividends as percentage of stock price
3.35% yield is well below the 6% target. Not suitable for Barsi's income strategy.
Current Snapshot
6Y Avg Yield
3.4%
6% Requirement
6.0%
Gross Yield
4.8%
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 $4.19, the Barsi yield is 3.4%. The minimum requirement is 6%. Including franking credits, the gross yield is 4.8%.
How to Interpret
Higher sustainable yield improves upfront income, but unusually high yields may reflect elevated risk or weak coverage.
Low yield means you need significant capital to generate meaningful income. Barsi's strategy focuses on stocks that provide substantial cash flow from day one.
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Track record of consistent dividend payments
| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Gross | Franking | Net | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~2 Sept 2026Est | ~1 Oct 2026 | ~$0.12 | 100% | ~$0.08 | $0.04 |
| ~8 Mar 2027Est | ~25 Mar 2027 | ~$0.08 | 100% | ~$0.06 | $0.02 |
Highest price to lock in 6% yield
Industry category of the business
Banking is an essential service sector with stable, predictable cash flows - ideal for dividend investing.
Current Snapshot
Industry
Insurance Brokers
BESST Match
Yes
Score Impact
+3 points
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 Insurance Brokers (Financial Services sector). It matches the Banking category — an essential service sector with stable demand, earning a +3 point scoring advantage.
How to Interpret
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How much of a company's earnings are paid out as dividends
A 60% payout is in the sustainable range (30–75%) — the company balances rewarding shareholders with reinvesting for growth. This gives the price ceiling calculation a stable base, which is a healthy sign for long-term dividend investors.
Current Snapshot
Latest Ratio
60.4%
Healthy Range
30%-75%
Zone
Healthy
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 / $0.30 EPS equals 64.1% 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.
A 60% payout is in the sustainable range (30–75%) — the company balances rewarding shareholders with reinvesting for growth. This gives the price ceiling calculation a stable base, which is a healthy sign for long-term dividend investors.
Sources
10-year ROE trends, dividend history, price ceiling calculations, and every red flag explained.
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Acceptable. Debt level (0.68) is within this Buffett-inspired framework's limit of 1.5.
Current Snapshot
Current D/E
0.68x
Industry Limit
1.50x
Headroom
+0.82x
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 0.68, meaning it carries 68 cents of debt for every $1 of equity. The insurance brokers limit is 1.50, leaving 0.82 of headroom.
How to Interpret
Lower values generally imply lower refinancing pressure and lower dividend stress in downturns.
Low debt means this company isn't at risk of cutting dividends to service loans during downturns. Your income stream is protected by a strong balance sheet.
Sources
7.3% earnings yield exceeds the 7.0% threshold, meaning you're well compensated for owning shares instead of bonds.
Current Snapshot
Current Yield
7.3%
Required Yield
7.0%
Spread
+0.3pp
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 $0.30 and a share price of $4.19, earnings yield is 7.3%. The required yield for this industry is 7.0% (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.
You're getting a fair return for the risk of owning shares instead of safe bonds. The earnings power justifies the price you're paying.
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How current price compares with estimated intrinsic value
Exceptional discount: 63% BELOW the fair-value threshold (includes 30% margin of safety).
Current Snapshot
Current Margin
73.8%
Industry Threshold
30%
Status
63% Undervalued
Why It Matters
Margin of safety provides a valuation buffer against modelling uncertainty and adverse business outcomes.
Formula
(Estimated Intrinsic Value per Share - Current Price) / Estimated Intrinsic Value per Share x 100Method
Estimate intrinsic value using a two-stage DCF (10-year projection plus terminal value), then compare with current price.
Worked Example
For this stock now: intrinsic value is $15.99 per share, current price is $4.19, and margin of safety is 73.8%.
How to Interpret
Positive margin indicates price below modelled value; negative margin indicates price above modelled value. Compare against the industry's required buffer.
The market price sits far below your required entry threshold, providing a substantial valuation buffer if assumptions prove optimistic.
Sources
Exceptionally capital-light. Only 5% of earnings consumed by CapEx — this is the type of business Buffett loves.
Current Snapshot
10Y CapEx Intensity
5%
Threshold
50%
Buffer
+45%
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, 5% of this company's cumulative earnings were consumed by capital expenditure. The insurance brokers threshold is 50%, leaving a buffer of +45%.
How to Interpret
Lower ratios usually indicate better cash conversion. Higher ratios can reduce room for dividends and buybacks.
Very low capital requirements mean most profits are available for dividends, buybacks, or growth. This business generates wealth without needing to pour money back in — the hallmark of a durable competitive advantage.
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Percentage of revenue that becomes profit after all expenses
Strong 25.4% net margin — well above the 10% threshold for this sector.
Current Snapshot
Current Margin
25.4%
Threshold
10.0%
Relative Position
+15.4%
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 25.4% — it keeps 25 cents of every revenue dollar as profit after all expenses. The insurance brokers threshold is 10%, putting it 15.4% 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.
High margins provide a comfortable buffer against rising costs or temporary revenue drops. Dividends are well-supported by consistent profitability.
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Consistency of profits over time
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
15.1%
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 15.1%.
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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Years of earnings needed to retire all long-term debt
Would take 5.7 years of earnings to pay off long-term debt — above the 4-year threshold. Heavy debt relative to earnings.
Current Snapshot
Payoff Years
5.7yr
Target Years
4yr
Gap
-1.7yr
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 $1.4B in long-term debt and $251M in average annual earnings (3yr), it would take 5.7 years of earnings to pay off all debt. The insurance brokers 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mar 2026Interim | 25 Mar 2026 | $0.12 | 100% | $0.08 | $0.04 |
| 3 Sept 2025Final | 1 Oct 2025 | $0.12 | 0% | $0.12 | $0.00 |
| 3 Mar 2025Interim | 31 Mar 2025 | $0.08 | 0% | $0.08 | $0.00 |
| 3 Sept 2024Final | 1 Oct 2024 | $0.10 | 0% | $0.10 | $0.00 |
| 4 Mar 2024Interim | 1 Apr 2024 | $0.07 | 0% | $0.07 | $0.00 |
| 21 Aug 2023Final | 18 Sept 2023 | $0.09 | 0% | $0.09 | $0.00 |
| 27 Feb 2023Interim | 27 Mar 2023 | $0.06 | 0% | $0.06 | $0.00 |
| 22 Aug 2022Final | 19 Sept 2022 | $0.08 | 0% | $0.08 | $0.00 |
| 28 Feb 2022Interim | 28 Mar 2022 | $0.05 | 0% | $0.05 | $0.00 |
| 19 Aug 2021Final | 16 Sept 2021 | $0.07 | 0% | $0.07 | $0.00 |
Excellent track record. 11 years of consistent dividends through multiple market cycles.
Current Snapshot
History
11yr
Predictability
Moderate
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 11 years of dividend history (2016–2026). No suspensions detected — 11 consecutive years of payments. Predictability: Moderate. 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 11-year track record through multiple economic cycles gives confidence your income will continue. This company has proven it prioritises shareholder returns.
Sources
Current price ($4.19) is 79% above the ceiling. Wait for a drop to lock in 6% yield.
Current Snapshot
Current Price
$4.19
Max Buy Price
$2.34
Delta
-79.1%
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 $4.19 and a ceiling of $2.34, the entry is 79.1% above 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.
At this price, you won't achieve Barsi's target 6% yield. Consider waiting for a pullback — market volatility often creates more favourable valuations for patient investors.
Sources
BESST alignment is a positive context signal. Non-BESST stocks can still qualify with strong yield and dividend consistency.
Essential services maintain demand regardless of economic conditions - people always need electricity, banking, and telecommunications. Your income is protected by inelastic demand.