Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited

Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited

3.79
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-0.16
(-4.05%)
0.03EPS
183.34P/E
1.48BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of June 30, 2026, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited carries a market capitalization of 1.48B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 1.24B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap1.48B
Enterprise Value1.24B

Important Dates

Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for February 24, 2027.

Earnings Date2/24/2027

Share Statistics

As of June 30, 2026, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited has 303.55M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding303.55M

Valuation Ratios

As of June 30, 2026, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 183.34. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.80, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 4.34.

PE Ratio183.34
PS Ratio1.80
PB Ratio4.34
P/TBV Ratio8.25

Enterprise Valuation

As of June 30, 2026, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 16.34 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 1.72 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 19.62 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 1.24B versus a market cap of 1.48B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales1.72
EV / EBITDA16.34
EV / EBIT19.62

Financial Position

As of June 30, 2026, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited maintains a current ratio of 1.63, meaning it holds 1.6x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 6.38, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 9.30 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio1.63
Quick Ratio1.60
Debt / Equity6.38
Debt / EBITDA0.29
Interest Coverage9.30

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited posted a return on equity (ROE) of 2.60, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 13.67 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 1.38, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 4.24, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 422,764.12 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 1,700.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 291.23 indicates how many times Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)2.60
Return on Assets (ROA)1.38
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)13.67
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)4.24
Revenue Per Employee422,764.12
Employee Count1,700.00
Inventory Turnover291.23

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited recorded 4.22M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 37.39, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 11.28M, leaving 7.07M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax4.22M
Effective Tax Rate37.39

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 22, 2026, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited's stock has gained approximately 61.97% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 4.53, while the 200-day moving average is 3.86.

52-Week Price Change61.97%
50-Day Moving Average4.53
200-Day Moving Average3.86

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited generated 718.70M in revenue and converted that into 7.07M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 0.03. EBITDA reached 75.62M, while operating income came in at 62.97M.

Revenue718.70M
Gross Profit136.67M
Operating Income62.97M
Pretax Income11.28M
Net Income7.07M
EBITDA75.62M
EBIT62.97M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)0.03

Balance Sheet

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As of June 30, 2026, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited holds 261.55M in cash and equivalents against 21.66M in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of -261.55M. Total book value stands at 339.58M, with working capital of 150.42M providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents261.55M
Total Debt21.66M
Net Debt-261.55M
Equity (Book Value)339.58M
Book Value Per Share1.12
Working Capital150.42M

Cash Flow

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These figures cover the twelve months ended June 30, 2026.

Capital Expenditures-10.44M

Margins

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited posted a gross margin of 19.02, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 8.76 and net profit margin of 0.98 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin19.02
Operating Margin8.76
Pretax Margin1.57
Profit Margin0.98
EBITDA Margin10.52

Dividends & Yields

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited paid dividends of 0.07 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 267.94 exceeds 100%, meaning the company is distributing more than it earns and funding the dividend from cash reserves, asset sales, or borrowing, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Total shareholder yield is negative at -8.20, meaning Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited raised more capital through share issuance and new debt than it returned via dividends and buybacks.

Dividend Per Share0.07
Payout Ratio267.94
Shareholder Yield-8.20

Scores

As of June 30, 2026, Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited has an Altman Z-Score of 6.05, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score6.05