Woolworths' underlying NPAT increased by 15% to AUD 1.6 billion in fiscal 2026. Its Australian supermarkets performed strongly. Price cuts accelerated food sales momentum over the year, carrying into fiscal 2027. A pronounced turnaround at discount department store Big W boosted profits.
Woolworths' dominant position in the supermarket sector is entrenched and, coupled with first-class management, suggests it can maintain leadership in the sector.
Strong online sales growth reduces store productivity and could weigh on operating margins at some retailers, including Woolworths.
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WOW
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KR
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MTS
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Price/Earnings (Normalized) | 19.69 | 11.90 | 12.06 |
Price/Book Value | 9.77 | 6.24 | 1.86 |
Price/Sales | 0.66 | 0.25 | 0.18 |
Price/Cash Flow | 9.54 | 4.84 | 5.71 |
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Metric
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WOW
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KR
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MTS
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Quick Ratio | 0.19 | 0.27 | 0.64 |
Current Ratio | 0.56 | 0.70 | 1.07 |
Interest Coverage | 1.80 | 3.03 | 4.05 |
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WOW
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KR
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MTS
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Return on Assets (Normalized) | 4.69% | 6.19% | 3.83% |
Return on Equity (Normalized) | 33.57% | 45.66% | 16.14% |
Return on Invested Capital (Normalized) | 7.20% | 11.69% | 10.00% |
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