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Select Harvests Limited
Consumer Defensive · Packaged Foods
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$3.79
MARKET CAP
$538.59M
P/E RATIO
17.1
DIV. YIELD
0.9%
FRANKING
100%
Select Harvests Limited engages in the growing, processing, packaging, and selling of almonds and its by-products in Australia. The company supplies blanched, roasted, sliced, diced, meal and paste almond products.
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.
$2.10
For 6% dividend yield
Business quality and balance-sheet durability.
Short-term assets vs. short-term debts
Adequate liquidity. 1.84 ratio meets Buffett's 1.5 target.
Current Snapshot
Current Ratio
1.84x
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 1.84x — it has $1.84 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.
Ample cash reserves mean the company can pay dividends even during temporary revenue drops. Your income has a buffer against short-term disruptions.
Sources
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
$79M
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 $79M 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
2.1% average is below the 20% threshold. This suggests the business may lack a durable competitive advantage.
Current Snapshot
10Y Avg
2.1%
Threshold
20.0%
Worst Year
-27.9%
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 2.1%, meaning each $1 of shareholder equity generates $0.02 in annual profit. The threshold is 20%, and the worst single year was -27.9%.
How to Interpret
Higher and steadier ROE generally supports stronger long-term compounding. Large drawdowns in weak years can point to fragility.
Lower ROE means your investment compounds more slowly. At 2.1%, this business needs more capital to generate the same returns as competitors. Consider whether other strengths (yield, stability) compensate for weaker profitability.
Sources
How much the company owes vs. what it owns
Debt-to-equity of 0.57 is 1.1x over Buffett's limit. High leverage increases risk during downturns.
Current Snapshot
Current D/E
0.57x
Industry Limit
0.50x
Headroom
-0.07x
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 0.57, meaning it carries 57 cents of debt for every $1 of equity. The consumer staples limit is 0.50, leaving it 0.07 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
Profit after production costs, before overhead
Worst year margin (-49.4%) fell below 35% minimum. Volatility suggests weak pricing power or one-time issues.
Current Snapshot
10Y Avg
-2.6%
Threshold
40%
Worst Year
-49.4%
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 -2.6% — it keeps -3 cents of every revenue dollar after production costs. The threshold is 40%, and the weakest year was -49.4%.
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.
Sources
Price versus estimated intrinsic value and required return thresholds.
What percentage of the stock price comes back as earnings each year
5.9% earnings yield is below the 7.5% threshold. You'd earn nearly as much from safer government bonds, which means the extra risk of owning shares isn't being compensated.
Current Snapshot
Current Yield
5.9%
Required Yield
7.5%
Spread
-1.6pp
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 $0.22 and a share price of $3.79, earnings yield is 5.9%. 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.
Returns don't justify the added risk compared to safe bonds. Consider whether the dividend yield alone compensates, or wait for a better price.
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Percentage of revenue that becomes profit after all expenses
Strong 8.0% net margin — well above the 3% threshold for this sector.
Current Snapshot
Current Margin
8.0%
Threshold
3.0%
Relative Position
+5.0%
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 8.0% — it keeps 8 cents of every revenue dollar as profit after all expenses. The consumer staples threshold is 3%, putting it 5.0% 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.
Sources
How efficiently the company turns money into profit
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
+99.9%
Debt Change
-21.6%
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 +99.9% across the displayed period, while debt changed by -21.6%.
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
3.32% yield is well below the 6% target. Not suitable for Barsi's income strategy.
Current Snapshot
6Y Avg Yield
3.3%
6% Requirement
6.0%
Gross Yield
4.7%
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 $0.13 and a share price of $3.79, the Barsi yield is 3.3%. The minimum requirement is 6%. Including franking credits, the gross yield is 4.7%.
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
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
Packaged Foods
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 Packaged Foods (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
Sources
How much of a company's earnings are paid out as dividends
Payout ratio data is limited. Without this metric, it’s harder to assess whether dividends are sustainable relative to earnings.
Current Snapshot
Latest Ratio
N/A
Healthy Range
30%-75%
Zone
N/A
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
$0.02 dividend / $0.04 EPS equals 51.3% 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.
Payout ratio data is limited. Without this metric, it’s harder to assess whether dividends are sustainable relative to earnings.
Sources
Select Harvests Limited engages in the growing, processing, packaging, and selling of almonds and its by-products in Australia. The company supplies blanched, roasted, sliced, diced, meal and paste almond products. It also grows, processes, and value-adds to almonds from owned and leased almond orchards, as well as holds a portfolio of approximately 9,066 hectares of almond orchards located in Victoria, New South Wales, and South Australia. In addition, the company exports its products to Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
It serves beverage, bakery, confectionery, cereal, snacking, health, dairy, re-packers, and wholesalers sectors. The company was incorporated in 1969 and is headquartered in Richmond, 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 3.8% — some skin in the game, but not a major commitment. Institutions hold 56.4%. Overall a typical ownership structure for a mid-to-large company. Neither a red flag nor a strong positive signal.
Current Snapshot
Insider %
3.8%
Institutional %
56.4%
Float %
39.8%
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 3.8% and institutions own 56.4%, public float is 39.8%.
How to Interpret
Higher insider ownership can improve alignment of incentives, while dominant institutional concentration can amplify short-term price moves.
Insiders hold 3.8% — some skin in the game, but not a major commitment. Institutions hold 56.4%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 | Nolan (Liam) Chief Financial Officer | Unknown | 3K | — |
| 30 Sept 2025 | Wilson (Daniel) Other Executive | Unknown | 1K | — |
| 31 July 2025 | Surveyor (David) Chief Executive Officer | Purchase at price 2.22 per share. | 5K | $10K |
| 30 July 2025 | Dillon (Travis Andrew) Non Executive Chairman | Purchase at price 2.19 per share. | 9K | $19K |
| 12 June 2025 | Surveyor (David) Chief Executive Officer | Purchase at price 2.98 per share. | 3K | $9K |
Company insiders have been net buyers of shares over the past 12 months. This may indicate management confidence in future prospects.
Both value and dividend analyses may be affected by missing data.
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-1.2% ROIC is below the 10.5% threshold. Company may not be earning enough to justify the money invested in it.
Current Snapshot
5Y Avg
-1.2%
Threshold
10.5%
WACC Delta
-9.7pp
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 -1.2%, with a cost of capital (WACC) of 8.5%. The -9.7pp 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.
Sources
1 loss year(s) found with only 4 years of data. Limited data requires 100% positive EPS - industry exemptions don't apply.
Current Snapshot
Positive Years
9/4
Allowed Losses
0 (limited)
EPS CAGR
-8.4%
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 1 loss year. With only 4 years of data, every year must be positive. EPS growth rate (CAGR) is -8.4%.
How to Interpret
Fewer loss years and stronger EPS continuity generally improve confidence in future dividend and valuation assumptions.
Loss years signal unpredictable earnings. During loss periods, companies often cut dividends to preserve cash. Your income could be at risk in the next downturn.
Sources
| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Gross | Franking | Net | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Dec 2022Interim | 5 Jan 2023 | $0.02 | 0% | $0.02 | $0.00 |
| 9 Dec 2021Interim | 6 Jan 2022 | $0.08 | 0% | $0.08 | $0.00 |
| 10 Dec 2020Interim | 7 Jan 2021 | $0.04 | 0% | $0.04 | $0.00 |
| 18 June 2020Final | 16 July 2020 | $0.09 | 0% | $0.09 | $0.00 |
| 12 Dec 2019Interim | 9 Jan 2020 | $0.20 | 0% | $0.20 | $0.00 |
| 13 June 2019Final | 11 July 2019 | $0.12 | 0% | $0.12 | $0.00 |
| 7 Sept 2018Final | 5 Oct 2018 | $0.07 | 0% | $0.07 | $0.00 |
| 7 Mar 2018Interim | 4 Apr 2018 | $0.05 | 0% | $0.05 | $0.00 |
| 7 Mar 2017Interim | 4 Apr 2017 | $0.10 | 0% | $0.10 | $0.00 |
| 2 Sept 2016Final | 30 Sept 2016 | $0.24 | 0% | $0.24 | $0.00 |
7 years of consistent dividends meets Barsi's 6-year minimum requirement.
Current Snapshot
History
7yr
Predictability
Variable
Payout Health
N/A
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 7 years of dividend history (2016–2022). No suspensions detected — 7 consecutive years of payments. Predictability: Variable. Payout health: N/A. The minimum requirement is 6 years.
How to Interpret
Longer uninterrupted records generally signal stronger income reliability than high yield alone.
A consistent track record through recent years gives confidence your income will continue. This company has shown commitment to shareholder returns.
Sources
Current price ($3.79) is 80% above the ceiling. Wait for a drop to lock in 6% yield.
Current Snapshot
Current Price
$3.79
Max Buy Price
$2.10
Delta
-80.5%
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 $3.79 and a ceiling of $2.10, the entry is 80.5% 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.
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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