Scales Corporation Limited Share Price and Company Fundamentals
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Scales Corporation Limited engages in manufacturing and trading of food ingredients in New Zealand, Asia, Europe, North America, and internationally. It operates through Global Proteins, Horticulture, Logistics, and Other segments. The company processes and markets proteins, such as pet food ingredients, edible meat, and offal products; and orchards, fruit packing, and juice concentrate. In addition, it provides sea and air freight, and logistics services. Further, the company provides insurance services; and operates cold storage. Scales Corporation Limited was founded in 1897 and is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Key Metrics
PE ratio
16.53
PB ratio
1.95
Dividend yield
4.17%
Beta
0.18
Market cap
$857.00M
Enterprise value
$1.08B
Company profile
| Industry / Sector | Packaged Foods / Consumer Defensive |
|---|---|
| Website | https://scalescorporation.co.nz |
| Mailing address | 52 Cashel Street Christchurch 8013 New Zealand |
| Phone / Fax | 64 3 379 7720 / |
Dividends
Dividend yield
4.17%
Dividend amount
$0.25
Payout ratio
42.13%
5Y Avg. yield
-%
Scales Corporation Limited paid $0.25 dividend and the ex-dividend date was 12 Jan 2026.The dividend payout ratio is 42.13%. The dividend payout ratio is defined as the amout of dividend paid divided by the earnings of the company.SCL dividend payout ratio is less than 70. This is ideal as it gives company room to grow the dividends and also the excess earnings can be invested in company for growth.
Company Executives
As of Mar 2026, following are the company executives and directors listed on Scales Corporation Limited.
| Name | Title | Age | Total Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms. Nadine Tunley | Chief Risk Officer | ||
| Mr. Andrew James Borland | CEO, MD & Executive Director | ||
| Mr. Steve Kennelly | Chief Financial Officer | ||
| Mr. Geoff Smith | Chief Operations Officer | ||
| Mr. Andrew van Workum | Chief Executive Officer of Mr Apple | ||
| Mr. Kent Ritchie | Chief Executive Officer of Scales Logistics | ||
| Mr. John Sainsbury | Chief Executive Officer of Meateor Group | ||
| Mr. Hamish Davis | Managing Director of Fern Ridge Fresh | ||
| Mr. Brett Frankel | President - Shelby Foods |
Profitability and management effectiveness
Profit margin
11.22%
Operating margin
3.97%
Return on assets
7.50%
Return on equity
27.93%
Profitability ratios are a class of financial metrics that are used to assess a business's ability to generate earnings relative to its revenue, operating costs, balance sheet assets, and shareholders' equity over time, using data from a specific point in time.
The return on equity signifies how well the management is running the company in terms of capital management. The ideal return on equity is greater than 10%. The return on equity is calculated as net income divided by total share holders equity.
Valuation and Trading Info
The market capitalization of Scales Corporation Limited is 857.00M and its enterprise value is 1.08B. The enterprise value to revenue ratio of SCL is 1.20. The enterprise value to EBITDA ratio of SCL is 10.04.
The SCL's stocks Beta value is 0.18 making it 82% less volatile compared to NZX market index. Technology stocks and small caps tend to have higher betas than the market benchmark. This indicates that adding the stock to a portfolio will increase the portfolio’s risk, but also increase its expected return. On the other hand utility stocks often have low betas because they tend to move more slowly than market averages.
Scales Corporation Limited (NZX:SCL) Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Scales Corporation Limited's Stock Symbol?
Scales Corporation Limited trades on NZX under the ticker symbol "SCL".
2. What is Scales Corporation Limited's stock price today?
One share of SCL stock can currently be purchased for approximately $5.95.
3. How can I contact Scales Corporation Limited?
Scales Corporation Limited's mailing address is 52 Cashel Street Christchurch 8013 New Zealand. The company can be reached via phone at 64 3 379 7720.
4. What is Scales Corporation Limited's official website?
The official website of Scales Corporation Limited is https://scalescorporation.co.nz.