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WES:ASXWesfarmers Limited Analysis

Data as of 2026-05-26 - not real-time

A$76.48

Latest Price

6/10Risk

Risk Level: Medium

Executive Summary

Technical outlook: Wesfarmers is trading just below its recent resistance level, with price sitting above short‑term averages yet still under the long‑term trend line, indicating short‑term momentum inside a broader bearish backdrop. The MACD histogram is positive and the RSI resides in the upper‑mid range, hinting at limited upside before a potential pull‑back.
Fundamental backdrop: The company generates strong cash flow, delivers a high return on equity and sustains an attractive dividend yield, but its valuation multiples sit well above historical norms and a discounted‑cash‑flow estimate signals a sizable gap to perceived fair value. Analyst consensus remains neutral, with recent profit acceleration and dividend outlooks providing support for income‑focused investors.

Market Outlook

Short Term

< 1 year
Neutral
Model confidence: 6/10

Key Factors

  • price near resistance with limited upside
  • bullish MACD but bearish longer‑term trend
  • overbought RSI signaling potential pull‑back

Medium Term

1–3 years
Neutral
Model confidence: 7/10

Key Factors

  • robust cash generation and dividend appeal
  • valuation still above fair‑value estimates
  • analyst consensus clustered around current price

Long Term

> 3 years
Neutral
Model confidence: 8/10

Key Factors

  • strong return on equity and resilient business model
  • sustainable dividend track record
  • low beta indicating defensive characteristics despite valuation pressure

Key Metrics & Analysis

Financial Health

Revenue Growth3.10%
Profit Margin6.60%
P/E Ratio28.3
ROE36.39%
ROA9.00%
Debt/Equity161.51
P/B Ratio11.1
Op. Cash FlowA$4.5B
Free Cash FlowA$3.3B

Technical Analysis

TrendBearish
RSI65.3
SupportA$70.80
ResistanceA$77.40
MA 20A$73.04
MA 50A$73.77
MA 200A$82.47
MACDBullish
VolumeStable
Fear & Greed Index91.34

Valuation

Fair ValueA$32.53
Target PriceA$76.06
Upside/Downside-0.55%
GradeOvervalued
TypeValue
Dividend Yield2.81%

Risk Assessment

Beta0.32
Volatility18.59%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskMedium
Geo RiskLow
Currency RiskMedium
Liquidity RiskLow

This analysis may contain inaccuracies and is provided for informational and research purposes only. It is not personal investment advice, a recommendation, or an instruction to buy, sell, or hold any asset.