Kelsian Group
Kelsian Group is a leading provider of transport and tourism services in Australia, known for its extensive network of bus and ferry operations. The company leverages its strong market presence to offer reliable and efficient transportation solutions, catering to both local commuters and tourists. Its unique value lies in its ability to integrate transport services with tourism experiences, enhancing customer satisfaction.
Short position
Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS) has 1.65% of its shares on issue reported as short positions as of 5 Oct 2026, or about 4,496,918 shares. Over the past 30 days that figure has fallen 0.36 percentage points, and over 90 days it has fallen 0.07 percentage points. Its highest recorded short interest was 5.68% in June 2025. KLS is classified in the Transportation industry. All figures come from official ASIC short position reports, published with a four trading-day (T+4) delay.
Price & short interest
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Results, ratios and statements
Latest result
Year to 30 Jun 2026 (FY26) vs FY25, figures in AUD, the reporting currency
- Revenue
- $2.41BM (source: ASX (Markit))vs $2.21B (FY25)
- ASX (Markit), as at 29 Sep 2026
- NPAT
- $63.5MM (source: ASX (Markit))vs $54.5M (FY25)
- ASX (Markit), as at 29 Sep 2026
- EPS (diluted)
- $0.23T (source: Derived: trailing 12 months at year end)vs $0.20 (FY25)
- Derived: trailing 12 months at year end, as at 29 Sep 2026
- Rev YoY
- +9.0%FY
- EPS YoY
- +16.0%TTM
- ASX (Markit)
- Derived: trailing 12 months at year end
Summary of FY26 Annual Report to Shareholders, 25 Sep 2026
Kelsian delivered record FY26 revenue of $2,402.7 million (up 8.8%) and statutory net profit of $63.5 million (up from $54.5 million), with underlying NPAT up 26.6% to $78.0 million. The fully franked dividend rose to 18.0 cents per share (from 17.5 cents). For FY27, the company guides to underlying EBITDA of $320–335 million, with a stronger balance sheet and a more focused portfolio following the Tourism Portfolio divestment.
Automated summary of the filing; the filing itself is the record.
Key ratios
Year to 30 Jun 2026 (FY); no balance sheet aligned with this period; prices to 9 Oct 2026
- Gross margin
- 91.6%
- Operating margin
- 5.8%
- Net margin
- 2.6%
- FCF margin
- 3.3%
- ROE
- n/a
- ROA
- n/a
- FCF conversion
- 1.24×
- Net debt (excl. leases)
- n/a
- Net debt / EBITDA
- n/a
- Current ratio
- n/a
- Interest cover
- 2.3×
- Cash dividends paid / net profit
- 74.0%
- Market cap
- n/a (no share count we can vouch for)
- P/E
- 16.9×
- P/B
- n/a (no share count we can vouch for)
Ratios use the reporting currency (AUD); market cap is in AUD. Sources: ASX (Markit) and Derived: trailing 12 months at year end, as at 29 Sep 2026.
Financial statements
Figures in AUD, the reporting currency; Yahoo Finance unless marked
| Line item | FY26 | FY25 | FY24 | FY23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.41BM (source: ASX (Markit)) | $2.21B | $2.02B | $1.42B |
| Gross profit | $2.20BT (source: Derived: trailing 12 months at year end) | $2.02B | $1.82B | $1.25B |
| Operating income | $140.0MT (source: Derived: trailing 12 months at year end) | $117.4M | $98.4M | $69.8M |
| EBITDA | $302.1MT (source: Derived: trailing 12 months at year end) | $281.4M | $268.7M | $133.1M |
| EBIT | $142.0MT (source: Derived: trailing 12 months at year end) | $132.4M | $125.4M | $55.7M |
| Interest expense | $62.1MT (source: Derived: trailing 12 months at year end) | $64.0M | $54.1M | $22.3M |
| Pretax income | $79.9MT (source: Derived: trailing 12 months at year end) | $68.4M | $71.3M | $33.4M |
| Tax | $16.4MT (source: Derived: trailing 12 months at year end) | $13.9M | $13.3M | $12.4M |
| NPAT | $63.5MM (source: ASX (Markit)) | $54.5M | $58.0M | $21.0M |
| Net interest income | −$58.0MT (source: Derived: trailing 12 months at year end) | −$59.8M | −$50.4M | −$19.7M |
| EPS basic | $0.23T (source: Derived: trailing 12 months at year end) | $0.20 | $0.21 | $0.091 |
| EPS diluted | $0.23T (source: Derived: trailing 12 months at year end) | $0.20 | $0.21 | $0.090 |
| Shares | n/a | 271.5M | 269.8M | 269.2M |
- ASX (Markit)
- Derived: trailing 12 months at year end
Financial reports
The company's own filings, newest first
- FY26 Annual Report to ShareholdersAnnual Report25 Sep 2026via asx_announcements
- Appendix 4E & FY26 Full Year AccountsAnnual Results26 Aug 2026via asx_announcements
- Release Date FY26 Full Year ResultsFull Year Results22 Jul 2026via asx_announcements
- App 4D and Half Year Accounts, GuidanceHalf Year Results24 Feb 2026via asx_announcements
- Release Date FY26 Half Year ResultsHalf Year Results12 Jan 2026via asx_announcements
- FY25 Annual Report to shareholdersAnnual Report29 Sep 2025via asx_announcements
- FY25 Full Year Results Announcement & FY26 guidanceFull Year Results26 Aug 2025via asx_announcements
- Appendix 4E & FY25 Full Year AccountsAnnual Results26 Aug 2025via asx_announcements
- Release Date FY25 Full Year ResultsFull Year Results23 Jun 2025via asx_announcements
- 1HFY25 Half Year Results & Capital Management FrameworkHalf Year Results26 Feb 2025via asx_announcements
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