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.
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 yearNeutral
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 yearsNeutral
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 yearsNeutral
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
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