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About Rural Funds Group
Its shares trade on ASX under the ticker RFF.AX. It has been listed since 14 February 2014. In the fiscal year to 30 June 2026, it reported revenue of A$140.5m and net income of A$114.8m. At that date it held total assets of A$2.04bn and shareholders' equity of A$1.13bn.
Rural Funds Group is a real estate investment trust, which holds and leases agricultural property and equipment. The firm owns a diversified portfolio of agricultural assets that are leased predominantly to corporate agricultural operators. The company is primarily engaged in the development and leasing of agricultural properties and equipment. The firm leases almond orchards, macadamia orchards, vineyards, cattle properties, cropping properties, agricultural plants and equipment, cattle and water rights. The firm holds three almond orchards approximately 4,139 planted hectares; seven vineyards approximately 666 planted hectares; seven macadamia orchards approximately 814 planted hectares; eight properties with areas to be developed into macadamia orchards with 5,103 hectares; 20 cattle properties made up of 15 breeding, backgrounding and finishing properties and five cattle feedlots with a combined capacity of 150,000 head, and 23 cropping properties approximately 15,780 hectares.
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Company facts
- Sector
- Real Estate
- Industry
- Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
- Listed since
- 14 Feb 2014
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Mr. Guy PaynterNon-Executive Independent Chairman of the Board
- Mr. David BryantManaging Director, Executive Director
- Ms. Emma SpearCompany Secretary
- Ms. Andrea LemmonNon-Executive Director
- Mr. Michael CarrollNon-Executive Independent Director
- Mr. Julian WiddupNon-Executive Independent Director
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 24
- Environment
- 28
- Social
- 41
- Governance
- 4
- Women in the workforce
- 24%
- Carbon reduction policy
- Yes
- Human rights policy
- No
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- Rural Funds Group (RFG) has a strong portfolio of agricultural assets, including farmland, water rights, and property leases. These assets provide stable cash flows and potential for long-term capital appreciation.
- RFG has a diversified portfolio across various agricultural sectors, reducing the risk associated with a single commodity or industry.
- The company has a proven track record of consistently delivering strong financial performance, with consistent growth in rental income and net tangible assets.
Weaknesses
- RFG is highly dependent on commodity prices and weather conditions, as they directly impact the performance of its agricultural assets. This exposes the company to significant volatility and potential fluctuations in revenue.
- The company may face challenges in acquiring additional high-quality agricultural assets at attractive prices, as competition for such assets increases.
- There is a risk of regulatory changes or government policies that may impact the profitability of certain agricultural sectors, potentially affecting RFG's performance.
Opportunities
- RFG has the opportunity to expand its portfolio through strategic acquisitions or entering into joint ventures with other agricultural companies. This would allow the company to increase its scale and diversification further.
- The rising global demand for food and the increasing focus on sustainable agriculture present growth opportunities for RFG. The company can capitalize on these trends by investing in innovative farming techniques and technologies.
- RFG can potentially benefit from favorable demographic and lifestyle changes, such as the growing demand for organic and locally sourced products.
Threats
- Economic downturns or recessions can negatively impact consumer demand for agricultural products, potentially affecting RFG's rental income and property values.
- Climate change and extreme weather events pose risks to agricultural production, leading to potential damage or loss of RFG's assets.
- Changes in trade policies or international trade disputes could impact the export market for Australian agricultural products, potentially affecting RFG's revenue and profitability.
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