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Rural Funds Management Ltd

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IBISWorld Research Department
Analyst Australia

Rural Funds Management is a Public Company that generates the majority of its income from the Industrial and Other Property Operators industry. In 2025 the company generated total revenue of $132,466,000 including sales and other revenue. In 2025 Rural Funds Management had 172 employees including employees from all subsidiaries under the company's control. The Chief Executive of Rural Funds Management is Mr David Bryant whose official title is Managing Director. The Chairman of Rural Funds Management is Mr Guy Paynter whose official title is Non-Executive Chair. Rural Funds Management Limited manages approximately $2.0 billion of agricultural assets on behalf of retail and institutional investors. The company also owns a portfolio of diversified agricultural assets including, macadamia orchards, vineyards, water entitlements and cattle and cropping assets. Rural Funds Group (RFF) RFM Almond Fund 2007 Macgrove Project

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IBISWorld's research coverage on the Rural Funds Management Ltd includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis. The most recent publication will be as current as of March 2026.

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Company Details

What’s this enterprise profile about?

Rural Funds Management Ltd, trading as Rural Funds Management, operates under the ABN 65 077 492 838 and was incorporated on 14 February 1997. Rural Funds Management Ltd trades on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker code ASX:RFF. Rural Funds Management Ltd primarily operates in the Beef Cattle Farming industry in Australia.

Key Personnel

What’s included in the Key Personnel chapter?

The Key Personnel chapter outlines the principal leadership positions within Rural Funds Management Ltd, 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.

Financials

What’s included in the Financials chapter?

The Financials chapter presents Rural Funds Management Ltd’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.

Growth & Ratios

What’s included in the Growth & Rations chapter?

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.

Operating Segments

What’s included in the Operating Segments chapter?

The Operating Segments chapter provides an overview of the revenue composition and asset allocation across the various industries in which Rural Funds Management Ltd 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.

Competitor Benchmarking

What’s included in the Competitor Benchmarking chapter?

The Competitor Benchmarking chapter includes a comparative assessment of Rural Funds Management Ltd’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.

Industries of Operation

What’s included in the Industries of Operation chapter?

The Industries of Operation chapter outlines Rural Funds Management Ltd’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.

Shareholders

What’s included in the Shareholders chapter?

The Shareholders chapter provides a breakdown of the ownership structure of Rural Funds Management Ltd, 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.

Subsidiaries

What’s included in the Subsidiaries chapter?

The Subsidiaries chapter provides an overview of the companies and business entities that are wholly or partially owned by Rural Funds Management Ltd. 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.

History

What’s included in the History chapter?

The History chapter presents a overview of Rural Funds Management Ltd’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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rural Funds Management Ltd?

Rural Funds Management Limited manages approximately $2.0 billion of agricultural assets on behalf of retail and institutional investors. The company also owns a portfolio of diversified agricultural assets including, macadamia orchards, vineyards, water entitlements and cattle and cropping assets. Rural Funds Group (RFF) RFM Almond Fund 2007 Macgrove Project

What industry does Rural Funds Management Ltd operate in?

Rural Funds Management Ltd, trading as Rural Funds Management, is a Public Company that generates the majority of its income from the Beef Cattle Farming industry in Australia.

Where is Rural Funds Management Ltd located?

Murray Cod Australia Limited company is based at 2 King Street, Deakin, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.

Who is the CEO of Rural Funds Management Ltd?

The Managing Director of Rural Funds Management Ltd is Guy Paynter and the Managing Director is David Bryant.

What was Rural Funds Management Ltd’s revenue in 2025?

In 2025, Rural Funds Management Ltd generated total revenue of approximately $132.5 million.

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