REA Group (ASX:REA) Could Be 17% Overvalued On Strong Full Year Results
REA Group (ASX:REA) is back in focus after reporting full year earnings, highlighting higher net profit from core operations to A$650 million, 7% revenue growth to A$1.79 billion, and a 25% lift in its fully franked dividend.
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REA Group shares closed at A$173.51, with a 1-month share price return of 18.64% and a 7-day share price return of 7.96%, while the 1-year total shareholder return is down 28.51%. This suggests recent momentum has picked up after a weaker year.
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REA Group now trades sharply higher than a month ago, while the 1 year return remains significantly lower. The next step is to assess whether that recent optimism leaves enough potential upside for new buyers at today’s valuation.
Most Popular Narrative: 17.2% Overvalued
According to the most widely followed narrative on REA Group, the current A$173.51 share price sits above an assessed fair value of A$148, which puts a spotlight on the quality of growth and cash generation behind that gap.
On the asset's own ~8.5% cost of capital, the conservative DCF (~AU$148), a de-rated own-history multiple (~AU$148) and a strategic/SOTP value all sit at or above today's price; the book-anchored Montgomery model is structurally inapplicable to a capital-light network and is shown but not counted. Static margin of safety is thin (~9%), but on the elite-compounder forward frame and a ~14% base owner's return the entry clears. Durability is the binding strength; price is fair, not deeply discounted.
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Result: Fair Value of A$148 (OVERVALUED)
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However, REA Group investors still need to watch for two key risks: a tighter ACCC stance on pricing power, and any slowdown in listings that pressures revenue growth.
Find out about the key risks to this REA Group narrative.
Next Steps
The mix of optimism and caution around REA Group is clear, so now is the time to review the numbers yourself and move fast to shape your own view. To see exactly what the market is excited about, start with the 1 key reward
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