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ARA is a Public Company that generates the majority of its income from the Fire and Security Alarm Installation Services industry. In 2025 the company generated total revenue of $999,278,000 including sales and other revenue. The exact number of employees for this organisation is not available. The Chief Executive of ARA is Mr Edward Federman whose official title is Executive Chair & Chief Executive Officer. The Chairman of ARA is Mr Edward Federman whose official title is Executive Chair & Chief Executive Officer. ARA Group Limited is engaged in the provision of building and infrastructure services and the production of specialised building products in Australia and New Zealand. The group divides its operations into the following seven divisions: Fire - offers fire protection services and custom-designed products such as Inspection & Testing, Sprinkler Systems, Detection & EWIS, Passive & Fire Doors, Portable Systems, Special Hazards, Oxygen Reduction, and Pipe Fabrication. Mechanical - provides energy management solutions for commercial and industrial buildings including HVAC Design, Mechanical Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Chiller Plants, Building Automation and Metering. Electrical - offers electrical services and custom-built products such as High Voltage Services, Low Voltage Services, Engineering Solutions, Installation Services, Switchboards, Mobile Switch Rooms, Data Centres, Structured Cabling, Renewables, and Energy Efficiency. Security - provides security products, systems, and services including Access Control, CCTV, ATM Security & Guarding, Electronic Security Solutions, Safes, Vaults, and Teller Units. Products - distributes and provides tech support for industrial products such as Access Control, CCTV, Photo ID Systems, Identity Security, Architectural Hardware, Locksmith Services, Commercial Doors, Industrial Doors, High-Security Doors, Specialty Doors, and Windows. Building - offers building and maintenance services including Remedial Building Repairs, 24/7 Emergency Service, Exterior & Interior Design, Installations, Construction, Fit Outs, Refurbishments, and Multi-Trade Services. Property Services - provides a range of cleaning and maintenance services such as Commercial Cleaning, Healthcare Cleaning, Food Manufacturing Facilities Cleaning, Carpet Cleaning, Waste Management, Grounds Management, Emergency Flood and Fire Restoration.
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IBISWorld's research coverage on the ARA Group Limited includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis. The most recent publication will be as current as of March 2026.
ARA Group Limited, trading as , operates under the ABN and was incorporated on . ARA Group Limited trades on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker code ASX:. ARA Group Limited primarily operates in the Electrical Services industry in Australia.
The Key Personnel chapter outlines the principal leadership positions within ARA Group Limited, including the Chairman, Board members, Chief Executive Officer, and other key management personnel. It provides an overview of the company’s governance and executive structure, along with a breakdown of gender diversity across leadership roles, offering insight into the composition of the organisation’s senior team.
The Financials chapter presents ARA Group Limited’s historical financial performance, including detailed profit and loss statements outlining sales revenue, cost of sales, and profitability. It also incorporates balance sheet data, providing a breakdown of assets and liabilities, as well as additional financial metrics such as the number of shares on issue. Together, these disclosures offer a comprehensive view of the company’s financial position and performance over time.
The Growth & Ratios chapter provides historical data on key financial performance indicators, enabling an assessment of the company’s operational efficiency, profitability, and financial structure over time. Metrics covered include return on equity, return on assets, profit margins, revenue per employee, as well as gearing and leverage ratios, offering a comprehensive view of performance trends and capital management.
The Operating Segments chapter provides an overview of the revenue composition and asset allocation across the various industries in which ARA Group Limited operates. It offers insights into how the company’s financial performance is distributed among its core business segments, highlighting the relative contribution of each industry to total revenue.
The Competitor Benchmarking chapter includes a comparative assessment of ARA Group Limited’s key financial, growth, and valuation ratios against industry averages to evaluate its competitive position. It analyses valuation metrics such as price-to-earnings, price-to-book, enterprise value to EBITDA, and enterprise value to sales, alongside core financial indicators including liquidity ratios and profitability measures.
The Industries of Operation chapter outlines ARA Group Limited’s market share across the industries in which it operates. Each industry profile includes a comprehensive overview featuring data on total market size, the number of enterprises, industry concentration levels, and overall turnover. This analysis provides context for the company’s competitive position and scale within each relevant market.
The Shareholders chapter provides a breakdown of the ownership structure of ARA Group Limited, identifying key shareholders and outlining their respective ownership interests. This section offers insight into the concentration of shareholdings, the presence of institutional or strategic investors, and the overall distribution of equity within the company.
The Subsidiaries chapter provides an overview of the companies and business entities that are wholly or partially owned by ARA Group Limited. It outlines the ownership structure of each subsidiary, offering insight into the broader corporate group and how these entities contribute to the company’s overall activities and performance.
The History chapter presents a overview of ARA Group Limited’s development, highlighting key milestones and significant corporate events since its incorporation. It includes the company’s incorporation date and outlines major strategic, operational, and structural developments, providing context for its evolution and current market position.
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