Overview
APA Group is an Australian energy infrastructure business whose gas networks remain central to its operations, alongside electricity transmission, generation, renewables and storage. The shares recently traded at A$10.67, within a 52-week range of A$8.21 to A$10.99. A 5.48% dividend yield stands out, but the reported revenue decline and valuation mean the broader operating picture deserves attention.
APA Group is a major Australian energy-infrastructure operator, with interests in around 15,000 kilometres of gas transmission pipelines and electricity transmission assets, alongside gas processing, storage, generation and renewable energy activities. Its regulated gas network roots provide exposure to essential energy transport, while investments in electricity transmission, renewables and battery storage broaden its role as the energy system changes. The business generated A$3.0B in trailing revenue, but reported revenue growth of -12.30%, so scale alone does not remove the need to monitor operating performance.
Key facts
- Ticker
- APA
- Exchange
- AU
- ISIN
- AU000000APA1
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Utilities – Regulated Gas
- Country
- Australia
- Currency
- AUD
- Price
- A$10.84
- Previous close
- A$10.69
- Day change
- +A$0.15 (+1.40%)
- Market cap
- 14.2B
- 52W low
- A$8.21
- 52W high
- A$10.99
Price and trend
Last price: A$10.84
- Price
- A$10.84
- 52W range
- A$8.21 – A$10.99
- 50-day SMA
- A$10.55
- 200-day SMA
- A$9.93
- Price vs 50D SMA
- 2.73%
- Price vs 200D SMA
- 9.18%
Valuation
- P/E
- 66.81
- PEG
- 5.53
- EPS
- 0.16
- Dividend yield
- 5.48%
- Beta
- 0.27
APA’s market capitalisation is 14.2B, with a reported P/E ratio of 66.7 times and a PEG ratio of 5.53. Those valuation measures sit alongside earnings per share of A$0.16 and a 6.89% profit margin, making earnings quality and growth important considerations when assessing the multiple. The 5.48% dividend yield is a notable feature of the investment profile, but it should be considered alongside business performance and the capital needs of energy infrastructure. The supplied target price of A$9.77 is 8.48% below the last price of A$10.67.
Profitability and growth
- Revenue growth
- -12.30%
- Revenue TTM
- 3.0B
- Profit margin
- 6.89%
Analyst view
Comparison uses the last price shown; targets are analyst estimates.
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- Price
- A$10.84
- Target price
- A$9.77
- Target vs last price
- -9.91% from last price
APA’s profile combines infrastructure scale and a 5.48% dividend yield with a period of weaker reported revenue growth and a 6.89% profit margin. Its share price of A$10.67 is above both the 50-day moving average of A$10.53 and the 200-day average of A$9.90, suggesting recent price strength relative to those trend measures. The supplied target price is A$9.77, or 8.48% below the last price. These indicators offer context, but the business outlook ultimately depends on asset performance, investment requirements, regulation and demand across its energy networks.
Risks
APA reported revenue growth of -12.30% and a profit margin of 6.89%, highlighting the importance of revenue stabilisation and operating performance. Its infrastructure business is capital-intensive and exposed to regulatory settings and changes in Australia’s energy mix, including the evolving role of gas. The share price is near the upper end of its A$8.21–A$10.99 52-week range, while the supplied target price of A$9.77 is 8.48% below the last price; that distance is context, not a forecast guarantee.
FAQ
What does APA Group do?
APA Group owns, operates and manages energy infrastructure in Australia, including gas transmission pipelines and electricity transmission assets. Its activities also span gas processing and storage, generation, renewables and battery storage.
Does APA Group pay a dividend?
The supplied dividend yield is 5.48%. Yield can change as the share price and distributions change, and it does not guarantee future payments.
How has APA’s share price compared with its moving averages?
At A$10.67, the share price was 1.35% above its 50-day moving average of A$10.53 and 7.74% above its 200-day moving average of A$9.90. These measures provide recent price context, rather than a complete view of the business.
What are the main risks for APA Group?
Key considerations include the reported revenue decline, the relatively modest profit margin, and the demands of operating and investing in energy infrastructure as Australia’s energy mix evolves. APA’s regulated gas infrastructure exposure also means its outlook is linked to regulation and changing energy-system needs.
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