Market/Industry
KMD Brands Ltd is a designer, marketer, retailer, and wholesaler of
apparel, footwear, and
equipment for surfing and the outdoors
.
Mainly in Sports
and Camping Equipment
Retailing in Australia
.
KMD Brands operates a global outdoor, lifestyle, and sports company, consisting of three
brands: Kathmandu, Rip Curl, and Oboz. The company currently operates approximately
160 stores in Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and the United Kingdom, and
operates an international webstore. KMD Brands also manufactures its house-branded
products, with its product range including, but not limited to:
Health and Maturity of KMD Brands operating industry -
Sports
and Camping Equipment
Retailing in Australia
:
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The overall health of the industry that KMD Brands is operating has been restored
since COVID-19, as the easing of restrictions has boosted demand and revenue.
However, currently, industries in the retail sector including sports and camping
equipment are facing slight financial and labour challenges with low unemployment
that causes an increase in labour costs and shortages, as well as a recent hike in prices
of electricity bills, due to the rising costs of coal and gas prices because of the
Ukraine war.
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KMD Brands is a well-established business in sporting and camping equipment
retailing in Australia, with well-known brands and products for purchase with a
significant customer following. Mature firms typically face steady competition and
exhibit slow and steady growth, which is evident in KMD Brands' operations. As seen
in the last financial year KMD Brands' revenue growth grew by 3.9%, outpacing the
peer average.
Market Cap - Approximately
$789.60 million
Share price - Approximately
$1.04
Dividend Yield -
4.46%
Shares issued - Approximately
711,347,722 Shares
Equipment
Packs
Bags
Sleeping bags
Tents
Travel Accessories
Camping Accessories
Apparel
Waterproof Jackets
Down Jackets
Thermals
Fleece Jackets
Shirts and Pants
Merino Apparel and
Thermals
Footwear and Socks