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Freightways Group Limited

FRW.NZ
50
Integrated Freight & Logistics · Industrials
Price
NZ$13.92
-0.23 (-1.63%)
Market Cap
NZ$2.49B
Exchange
New Zealand Exchange
Winston Score
50
Winston is curious
Mixed quality — meaningful strengths and weaknesses.
Data as of Aug 10, 2026 · filings through Dec 31, 2025

Share count rising — dilution

+7.9% over 4y

The company has issued more shares over this period, which dilutes each existing shareholder’s stake.

Diluted shares outstanding: 166.0M (2021) → 179.2M (2025)

Freightways Group Limited is a New Zealand-based logistics company that moves parcels, documents, and freight for businesses across New Zealand and Australia. Its core brands include New Zealand Couriers, Post Haste, and DX Mail, serving a wide range of customers from small businesses to large corporations. It is one of the largest express package delivery networks in New Zealand.

The company earns revenue by charging fees for each delivery, pickup, or logistics service it provides — a volume-based model tied closely to business activity and e-commerce demand. Freightways operates primarily in New Zealand, with a growing presence in Australia through its information management and courier services. Its dense delivery network and established brand portfolio create a meaningful barrier to entry for competitors. The key growth driver is the continued rise of e-commerce, which increases parcel volumes, but the main risk is economic slowdown in New Zealand, which could reduce business shipping activity and pressure margins.

Winston Score History

Growth Profile

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Revenue Growth

+6.6% YoY

YoY Growth Rate

Slow revenue growth

EPS Growth

+17.6% YoY

YoY Growth Rate

Steady EPS growth

R&D Spend

$0/ year

0.0% of revenue

Below sector average (4%)

Research and development spending

Insider Activity

3.1%ownership

Relatively low insider ownership

Cash Position

Cash flow positive

$58M cash & investments

Quarterly Free Cash Flow

↑ Burn rate improving

Company generates more cash than it spends — no dilution risk from fundraising

Growth context

Freightways Group Limited is growing revenue at 7% year-over-year. The Winston Score measures business quality today — these growth metrics show what could matter tomorrow.

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Quality

Gross Margin
23.0%
Thin — 23.0% gross margin
Operating Margin
12.6%
Healthy — 12.6% operating margin
ROCE
7.8%
Weak — 7.8% return on capital

ROIC between 5% and 15%. They earn 5 to 15 cents back per year on every dollar invested.

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Growth

Sales YoY
+7.6%
Steady sales growth (+7.6% YoY)
EPS YoY
+16.7%
Earnings growing fast (+16.7% YoY)

Healthy double-digit earnings growth — what compounders look like.

EPS Consistency
4/8 quarters
Earnings inconsistent quarter-to-quarter

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Cash Flow

Cash Conversion
219%
Turns 219% of profit into real cash
FCF Margin
12.3%
Converts sales into free cash efficiently (12.3%)

FCF margin between 10% and 20%. Every $100 in sales becomes $10 to $20 in real cash.

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Stability

Debt / Equity
1.16
Elevated debt (1.16)
Interest Cover
4.72x
Adequate interest coverage (4.7x)

Interest coverage between 3 and 8. Profits cover interest several times over.

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Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)
28.4x
Growth-priced — P/E 28.4

P/E above the market average. People are paying up for expected growth.

P/E vs Forward
+10.3
GROWING
Earnings expected to grow meaningfully — cheaper on forward P/E (28.4 → 18.1)

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Dividends

Dividend Yield
3.25%
Moderate income — 3.25% yield

Standard yield zone for stable dividend payers. A meaningful piece of total return.

Dividend Growth
+7.8%
Dividend growing modestly (7.8% YoY)

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