Livestock Improvement Corporation Limited Share Price and Company Fundamentals
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Livestock Improvement Corporation Limited operates as an agri-tech and herd improvement co-operative in New Zealand, Australia, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and internationally. It operates through NZ Market Genetics, Testing, Farm Software, and International segments. The company offers bovine genetic breeding materials and related services to dairy farmers; herd testing, on-farm support, and DNA and animal health testing services; and provides data recording, tags, and farm management information services through its MINDA herd management software. It also provides artificial breeding, field assist, on farm weighing, genomic evaluation, and farm consultancy services. Livestock Improvement Corporation Limited was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Hamilton, New Zealand.
Key Metrics
PE ratio
4.68
PB ratio
0.46
Dividend yield
11.87%
Beta
0.35
Market cap
$146.20M
Enterprise value
$111.96M
Company profile
| Industry / Sector | Farm Products / Consumer Defensive |
|---|---|
| Website | https://www.lic.co.nz |
| Mailing address | 605 Ruakura Road Newstead Hamilton 3286 New Zealand |
| Phone / Fax | 64 7 856 0700 / |
Dividends
Dividend yield
11.87%
Dividend amount
$0.12
Payout ratio
26.55%
5Y Avg. yield
-%
Livestock Improvement Corporation Limited paid $0.12 dividend and the ex-dividend date was 31 Jul 2025.The dividend payout ratio is 26.55%. The dividend payout ratio is defined as the amout of dividend paid divided by the earnings of the company.LIC 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 Livestock Improvement Corporation Limited.
| Name | Title | Age | Total Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. David Luk Chin | Chief Executive | ||
| Mr. Brent Denis Mealings | Chief Financial Officer | ||
| Mr. Mark Julian | General Manager of Operations & Service | ||
| Mr. Richard John Spelman | Chief Scientist | ||
| Mr. Dhaya P. Sivakumar B.B.S. | Chief Information Officer | ||
| Ms. Jacquie Shuker | Chief People Officer |
Profitability and management effectiveness
Profit margin
8.33%
Operating margin
23.92%
Return on assets
4.04%
Return on equity
8.15%
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 Livestock Improvement Corporation Limited is 146.20M and its enterprise value is 111.96M. The enterprise value to revenue ratio of LIC is 0.37. The enterprise value to EBITDA ratio of LIC is 2.92.
The LIC's stocks Beta value is 0.35 making it 65% 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.
Livestock Improvement Corporation Limited (NZX:LIC) Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Livestock Improvement Corporation Limited's Stock Symbol?
Livestock Improvement Corporation Limited trades on NZX under the ticker symbol "LIC".
2. What is Livestock Improvement Corporation Limited's stock price today?
One share of LIC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $1.03.
3. How can I contact Livestock Improvement Corporation Limited?
Livestock Improvement Corporation Limited's mailing address is 605 Ruakura Road Newstead Hamilton 3286 New Zealand. The company can be reached via phone at 64 7 856 0700.
4. What is Livestock Improvement Corporation Limited's official website?
The official website of Livestock Improvement Corporation Limited is https://www.lic.co.nz.