Sigma Healthcare (SIG) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What SIG does

Sigma Healthcare (SIG) is a stock listed on the ASX that operates as a retail pharmacy franchisor and pharmaceutical wholesale and distributor to community pharmacies in Australia and internationally. The company distributes pharmaceutical, medical, healthcare, and beauty products to a network of franchised retail pharmacies and other third parties, and also provides advertising, marketing, and support services to that network. Its platform includes MPS Connect, an end-to-end medication management solution. Sigma Healthcare operates stores under the Chemist Warehouse, Amcal, Discount Drug Stores, and PriceSave brand names, and also offers products online. The company was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Preston, Australia. Within the Australian healthcare space, it is a peer to companies such as 4DMedical (4DX), Cochlear (COH), Mesoblast (MSB), Sonic Healthcare (SHL), Fisher & Paykel Healthcare (FPH), Regis Healthcare (REG), and Telix Pharmaceuticals (TLX).

Key numbers explained

• 2.57 AUD is the current share price, the amount you would pay for one share of Sigma Healthcare on the ASX.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 42.8 divides the current share price by the last 12 months of earnings per share (0.06 AUD); a higher number can mean the market expects strong future growth or that the stock is priced at a premium relative to recent earnings.
• The forward P/E ratio of 28.8 uses expected future earnings instead of past earnings, which can make the valuation look lower if earnings are expected to grow.
• The dividend yield of 1.56% shows the annual dividend as a percentage of the share price; it is a measure of cash income relative to the price you pay.
• The ex-dividend date of 3 Sept. 2026 is the cutoff: you must own the stock before this date to receive the next dividend payment.
• 53% of earnings are paid out as dividends, meaning the company returns a little more than half of its profit to shareholders and reinvests the rest.
• Beta of 0.32 suggests the stock has historically moved less than the overall market, which can mean lower volatility.
• The 52-week range of 2.47 – 3.2 shows the lowest and highest prices in the past year; the current price of 2.57 AUD sits near the lower end of that range.
• The price change over the last 52 weeks of -14.3% indicates the stock has declined from one year ago to today.
• Revenue growth of 31.9% year over year shows that trailing 12-month revenue of 10.83 mld. AUD has expanded significantly compared with the prior period.
• Profit margin of 6.5% and operating margin of 8.5% describe how much of each revenue dollar remains as profit after costs and operating expenses, respectively.
• Return on equity of 14.7% measures how effectively the company generates profit from shareholders' equity.
• The debt-to-equity ratio of 40.5% compares interest-bearing debt to shareholders' equity, indicating the level of financial leverage.
• Price to book of 5.92 compares the share price to the company's book value per share; a higher number can reflect intangible value or market optimism.

What to watch

• Revenue growth and margin trends: because Sigma Healthcare operates in a regulated, cost-sensitive industry, changes in drug pricing, reimbursement rates, and input costs can affect both top-line growth and profitability.
• Dividend policy: the 53% payout ratio and the 1.56% yield are tied to earnings; if earnings fluctuate, the dividend level and yield may adjust as well.
• Valuation multiples: the trailing P/E ratio of 42.8 and forward P/E ratio of 28.8 can shift quickly as earnings expectations change, so comparing them with peers such as Cochlear (COH) or Sonic Healthcare (SHL) can provide context.
• Market and sector risk: as a healthcare stock, Sigma Healthcare can be influenced by regulatory changes, public health trends, and broader market movements, as reflected in its low beta of 0.32.
• Earnings timing: the next earnings release is scheduled for 27 Aug. 2026, which is a common catalyst for price and valuation updates.