The company has reduced its share count over this period, returning value to shareholders through buybacks.
Diluted shares outstanding: 743.8M (2022) → 729.8M (2026)
The a2 Milk Company Limited, along with its subsidiaries, specializes in the marketing and distribution of milk and associated goods featuring the A2 protein type. These items are sold across Australia, New Zealand, China, other Asian markets, and the United States, predominantly under the "a2 Milk" and "a2 Platinum" labels. The enterprise, which was established in 2000, was previously known as A2 Corporation Limited until it officially adopted its current name, The a2 Milk Company Limited, in April 2014. Its principal place of business is located in Auckland, New Zealand.
When traditional metrics don't capture the full picture, these are the signals growth stock investors use instead.
-3.2% YoY
YoY Growth Rate
Revenue declining
-8.6% YoY
YoY Growth Rate
Earnings declining
NZ$4M/ year
0.2% of revenue
Research and development spending
~8 years
NZ$873M cash & investments
Quarterly Free Cash Flow
↓ Burn rate worsening
NZ$873M cash & investments at current burn rate
The a2 Milk Company Limited's revenue is actually shrinking. In a growth stock, that removes the core investment thesis. The low Winston Score here may be warranted — unless there's a turnaround story.
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ROIC above 25%. Every dollar invested in the business earns more than 25 cents back per year.
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Single-digit earnings growth — steady but not exciting.
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FCF margin between 0% and 10%. Some cash from sales, but not a lot.
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Interest coverage above 8. Profits cover interest many times over.
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P/E above the market average. People are paying up for expected growth.
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Standard yield zone for stable dividend payers. A meaningful piece of total return.
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