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Operations: The company's revenue is derived from three main segments: Broking (A$173.47 million), Products & Services (A$51.01 million), and Technology & Platforms (A$29.89 million).

Market Cap: A$412.16M

Bell Financial Group, with a market cap of A$412.16 million, has demonstrated solid financial performance with revenue of A$276.38 million and net income of A$30.74 million for 2024, reflecting significant growth over the previous year. The company’s short-term assets comfortably cover both its short- and long-term liabilities, indicating strong liquidity. Despite negative operating cash flow impacting debt coverage, Bell Financial's debt-to-equity ratio has improved markedly over five years to 17.7%. While trading below estimated fair value by 16.9%, dividend sustainability remains questionable due to insufficient free cash flow coverage despite a high yield of 6.23%.

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IPD Group

Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: IPD Group Limited distributes electrical infrastructure in Australia and has a market cap of A$380.56 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue through its Products Division, contributing A$325.32 million, and its Services Division, which adds A$21.30 million.

Market Cap: A$380.56M

IPD Group, with a market cap of A$380.56 million, shows robust financial health and growth potential in the electrical infrastructure sector. The company reported half-year sales of A$176.94 million, up from A$120.74 million the previous year, with net income rising to A$13.35 million from A$9.55 million. Its earnings growth over the past year significantly outpaced industry averages and its 5-year trend, while interest coverage by EBIT is strong at 20.8x. IPD's short-term assets exceed both short- and long-term liabilities, indicating solid liquidity; however, its return on equity remains below optimal levels at 16.5%.

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