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GEM Stock Chart & Stats
AU$0.26
-AU$0.03(-1.92%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$0.26
-AU$0.03(-1.92%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$0.12 - AU$0.96
Previous CloseN/A
Volume347.34K
Average Volume (3M)4.74M
Market Cap
AU$100.30M
Enterprise ValueAU$1.30K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$38.09M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$819.08M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.87
Next Earnings
Aug 25, 2026EPS Estimate
<0.01Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield40.74%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.40
Shares Outstanding771,558,800
10 Day Avg. Volume5,684,217
30 Day Avg. Volume4,736,042
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio<0.01
Price to Book (P/B)1.01
Price to Sales (P/S)0.56
P/FCF Ratio4.56
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$0.21Price Target Upside-19.23% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)0.03
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$835.25M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Stable Cash GenerationConsistent operating cash flow and positive free cash flow provide durable liquidity to fund day-to-day centre operations, meet working capital needs, and service debt. This cash generation supports operational continuity and gives management flexibility to invest or restructure over the medium term.
Positive Operating ProfitabilityA healthy EBIT margin indicates the core long‑day care business generates operating surplus after centre costs. Sustained operating profitability underpins the service model's unit economics, enabling recovery if non‑operating shocks are addressed and supporting long‑term margin resilience.
Resilient Fee + Subsidy Business ModelRevenue derives from a mix of household fees and government childcare subsidies, creating predictable, policy‑anchored demand. The centre network model benefits from structural demographic and workforce participation trends, providing a steady underlying revenue pool over the medium term.
Bears Say
Sharp Profitability DeteriorationA material swing to a large net loss signals serious below‑the‑line or operational stress that undermines retained earnings and reserves. Persistent net losses can erode balance sheet cushions, constrain reinvestment, and force strategic tradeoffs that weaken long‑term competitiveness.
Elevated Leverage And Weaker Equity BufferA sharp rise in debt-to-equity reduces financial flexibility and increases refinancing and covenant risk. With a thinner equity cushion, adverse shocks or lower occupancy could force asset sales, limit capital expenditure, or require dilutive financing, impairing long‑term strategic options.
Earnings Volatility And Negative ROEA swing to deeply negative ROE highlights earnings instability and poor shareholder return generation. This volatility complicates long‑range planning, undermines confidence in consistent dividend capacity, and raises questions about sustained management effectiveness in restoring profitable growth.
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GEM FAQ
What was G8 Education Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
G8 Education Limited lowest share price was AU$0.12 and its highest was AU$0.96 in the past 12 months.
What is G8 Education Limited’s market cap?
G8 Education Limited’s market cap is AU$100.30M.
When is G8 Education Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
G8 Education Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 25, 2026 which is in 33 days.
How were G8 Education Limited’s earnings last quarter?
G8 Education Limited released its earnings results on Feb 22, 2026. The company reported -AU$0.421 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of AU$0.045 by -AU$0.466.
Is G8 Education Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts G8 Education Limited’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does G8 Education Limited pay dividends?
G8 Education Limited pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.02 which represents an annual dividend yield of 40.74%. See more information on G8 Education Limited dividends here
What is G8 Education Limited’s EPS estimate?
G8 Education Limited’s EPS estimate is <0.01.
How many shares outstanding does G8 Education Limited have?
G8 Education Limited has 771,558,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to G8 Education Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
G8 Education Limited reported an EPS of -AU$0.421 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of AU$0.045. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.499%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of G8 Education Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:GEM
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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G8 Education Limited Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
AU$0.21 (-19.23% Downside)
AU$0.21 (-19.23% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:GEM Sentiment 71%
Sector Average 62%
Sector Average 62%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth AU$8.5K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-37.02%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
40.74%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-17.86%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
G8 Education Limited
Headquartered in Varsity Lakes, Australia, G8 Education Limited is an Australian firm specializing in early childhood education and care provisions. The company operates a wide array of services catering to young learners, encompassing numerous well-known brands such as Buggles, Community Kids, Casa Bambini, Creative Garden, and Great Beginnings, alongside many others. Furthermore, G8 Education extends its offerings to include disability support services, featuring specialized early intervention and allied health assistance provided under the Leor brand. Founded in 2006, the organization maintained an operational network of 448 centers as of December 31, 2021.
GEM Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$0.21
▼(-19.23% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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