Scales Corporation lifts dividend yield profile, shares on NZX with steady valuation

Scales Corporation on the NZX offers investors a dividend yield above 4 percent, while the agricultural group maintains a market value just under NZ$1 billion and trades at a mid-teens earnings multiple.

By Thomas Klein, Operations & Strategy desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-22, 21:45.

Scales Corporation Limited (NZSCLE0002S8) continues to trade on the NZX with a market capitalization around NZ$920 million and an established dividend profile. The Christchurch-based agribusiness offers a yearly cash return above 4 percent at current prices, according to New Zealand dividend data providers.Scales dividend overview on dividends.co.nz

What the latest metrics show

On the NZX main board, Scales Corporation ordinary shares most recently changed hands in a NZ$6.30 to NZ$6.38 range, with the official instrument page showing an open and intraday high at NZ$6.38 and a low at NZ$6.30.NZX instrument data for Scales Corporation Trading data from the same source put the day’s turnover at 39,218 shares over 70 trades and a reported market capitalization of roughly NZ$919.8 million.

The NZX listing classifies Scales Corporation as ordinary shares in the consumer defensive segment, reflecting its exposure to food-related demand.Sector and valuation snapshot on dividends.co.nz At a current price of about NZ$6.34 per share and a trailing earnings multiple near 17.1 times, the stock sits in a mid-teens valuation bracket for the New Zealand equity market.

Dividend yield and earnings profile

Dividend aggregators calculate the Scales Corporation dividend yield at approximately 4.40 percent, derived from an annual dividend of NZ$0.27 per share against a spot price of NZ$6.34.Dividend yield and payout details on dividends.co.nz This places the stock in the higher-yield range of New Zealand consumer and agriculture-related equities, which many income-focused investors compare with other harvested-crop and logistics names on the NZX.

With 145,766,303 securities issued as ordinary shares, the company’s equity base is widely distributed, while the NZX data show the capitalisation figure just shy of the NZ$1 billion mark.Capitalisation and shares on issue on NZX The implied annual cash dividend outlay using the NZ$0.27 per share figure would be in the order of NZ$39 million, underlining the role of shareholder distributions in the overall equity story.

How Scales Corporation makes its money

Scales Corporation generates revenue primarily from integrated agribusiness operations, including its global Mr Apple brand for apples, as well as logistics and storage services such as cold-chain and bulk liquid facilities across New Zealand and export markets.Company business overview on Scales Corporation The group also operates complementary services in food ingredients and pet food ingredients, giving it a diversified earnings base tied to primary production and downstream processing.

Where the shares trade today

The Scales Corporation shares (NZSCLE0002S8) last traded on the NZX equity market at NZ$6.34 on 2026-06-22, based on the latest available quote data for the SCL ticker.

Key data on the Scales Corporation shares

• Company: Scales Corporation Limited
• ISIN: NZSCLE0002S8
• WKN:  
• Ticker: SCL
• Trading venue: NZX (NZX Main Board)
• Price (as of 2026-06-22, 21:45): 6.34 NZD
• Market cap: 919,785,000 NZD (as of 2026-06-22)
• Sector / industry: Consumer defensive / agribusiness
• Index membership: NZX equity market (NZSX)
• Next earnings date: not officially scheduled

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any securities.