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SCG and REA shares: 2 ASX shares to watch
Rask Mediaยท 2025-09-21 21:17
Group 1: Scentre Group (SCG) - Scentre Group's share price has increased by 16.9% since the beginning of 2025, with a portfolio of 42 shopping centres valued at over $34 billion and an occupancy rate exceeding 99% [1][2] - The company operates under the Westfield brand in Australia and New Zealand, attracting more than half a billion visitors annually [1] - For CY23, Scentre Group reported a debt/equity ratio of 87.3%, an average dividend yield of 4.8% over the last 5 years, and a return on equity (ROE) of 1.0%, which is below the expected 10% for a mature business [6][7] Group 2: REA Group - REA Group, known for its realestate.com.au platform, operates property websites in around 10 countries and receives over 55 million visits monthly on its Australian site [3][4] - The company has seen a revenue growth rate of 18.6% per year over the last 3 years, reaching $1,677 million in FY24, although net profit has decreased from $323 million to $303 million [9] - REA's last reported ROE was 18.9%, indicating strong performance relative to its growth-oriented business model [9] - Competitive advantages for REA include network effects and economies of scale, giving it greater market power compared to its main competitor, Domain [5]