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Coles Group Limited COL.AX
Coles Group Limited (COL.AX) earns a Piotroski F-score of 5/9 (mixed financial health), with an Altman Z″ in the distress zone. It pays a dividend yielding 2.83% (safety: stretched). FY2025 revenue was A$44.4B at a 2.4% net margin.
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About Coles Group Limited
Coles Group Limited operates as a retailer in Australia. It operates through Supermarkets and Liquor segments. The company operates various supermarkets, which offers fresh food, groceries, general merchandise, and liquor; and coles.com.au, which offers a choice of home delivery, including same-day, overnight drop and go services, and pick up from click and collect locations. Its Coles Financial Services provides insurance, credit cards, and personal loans to Australian families. The company is also involved in the retailing of liquor through its various stores under the Liquorland, First Choice Liquor Market, and Vintage Cellars brand names, as well as retail media services through its store network and online platforms. In addition, it operates as flybuys loyalty program. The company was formerly known as Coles Myer Ltd. and changed its name to Coles Group Limited in November 2006. Coles Group Limited was founded in 1914 and is based in Hawthorn East, Australia.
How it ranks in Consumer Defensive · percentile among 79 companies
Percentile vs other Consumer Defensive companies we cover — e.g. “stronger than 90%” means only 10% score higher on that measure.
Piotroski F breakdown · 5/9 tests passed
- Positive return on assets
- Positive operating cash flow
- Rising ROA
- Cash flow exceeds net income
- Lower long-term debt
- Rising current ratio
- No share dilution
- Rising gross margin
- Rising asset turnover
Altman Z″ components · distress zone
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Working capital / assets | -0.132 |
| Retained earnings / assets | 0.098 |
| EBIT / assets | 0.09 |
| Equity / liabilities | 0.231 |
FAQ
Is COL.AX financially healthy?
Coles Group Limited's Piotroski F-score is 5/9 (8–9 is excellent, 0–3 weak), and its Altman Z″ distress score is in the distress zone.
Does COL.AX pay a dividend, and is it safe?
Yes. Coles Group Limited pays a dividend yielding about 2.83% with a 82.4% payout ratio, rated “stretched” for safety.
How profitable is COL.AX?
In FY2025, Coles Group Limited had a net margin of 2.4% and a return on equity of 28.3%.
Computed from company filings · AU · as of 2025-06-30. Figures in AUD. Facts plus Stocktoria's own computed scores — not investment advice.