G8 Education Limited (AU:GEM)
ASX:GEM
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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$0.22 - AU$1.33
Previous CloseN/A
Volume347.34K
Average Volume (3M)4.74M
Market Cap
AU$185.17M
Enterprise ValueAU$1.56B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$38.09M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$1.41B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.80
Next Earnings
Aug 25, 2026EPS Estimate
0.02Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield7.86%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.42
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$0.43Price Target Upside66.92% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)0.06
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$999.38M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Scale & NetworkA large portfolio of centres spreads demand and location-specific risk, enabling economies of scale in procurement, staffing and marketing. Scale supports steady enrolment mix, stronger bargaining with landlords/suppliers and a platform to roll out service or pricing improvements over months.
Stable Cash GenerationConsistent operating cash flow and positive free cash flow provide a durable cushion to fund operations, capex and interest servicing despite accounting losses. This cash resilience preserves optionality for deleveraging or targeted investment over the coming 2–6 months.
Underlying Operating MarginsA healthy EBIT margin indicates centre-level economics remain solid, implying the core service is profitable before financing and non-operating items. Strong unit economics improve recovery prospects if enrolments or funding stabilize, supporting durable profitability improvement.
Bears Say
Large Net LossA swing to a material net loss undermines retained earnings and reduces financial flexibility. Losses driven by below-the-line items or one-offs can persistently compress equity, limit reinvestment capacity and constrain dividends or buyback policies over the medium term.
Rising LeverageA sharply higher debt-to-equity ratio materially elevates refinancing, covenant and interest-rate risk. High leverage reduces ability to absorb occupancy shocks, limits strategic flexibility and can force asset or centre-level actions if cashflow deteriorates further in the next several months.
Revenue DeclineRolling revenue declines signal pressure on enrolments, pricing or subsidy dynamics. For a subsidy-linked childcare model, sustained revenue weakness erodes operating leverage, tightens margins and prolongs recovery timelines unless occupancy, fee levels or funding settings improve.
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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$0.21 and its highest was AU$1.33 in the past 12 months.
What is G8 Education Limited’s market cap?
G8 Education Limited’s market cap is AU$185.17M.
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 119 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 Undervalued.
Does G8 Education Limited pay dividends?
G8 Education Limited pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.02 which represents an annual dividend yield of 7.86%. See more information on G8 Education Limited dividends here
What is G8 Education Limited’s EPS estimate?
G8 Education Limited’s EPS estimate is 0.02.
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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
G8 Education Limited Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
AU$0.43 (66.92% Upside)
AU$0.43 (66.92% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:GEM Sentiment 88%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth AU$9.1K 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
-43.21%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-17.86%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
G8 Education Limited
G8 Education Limited provides early childhood education and care services in Australia. It offers its services under the Buggles, Community Kids, Casa Bambini, Creative Garden, First Grammar, Great Beginnings, Green Wood, Head Start, Kool Kids, Kindy Patch Kids, Jelly Beans, Pelicans, Kinder Haven, Nurture One, World Of Learning, The Learning Sanctuary, Sand Castles, Bambinos, Pelican child care, Penguin child care, and Early learning services brands. The company also provides disability support services, including specialist early intervention and allied health support services under the Leor brand name. As of December 31, 2021, it operated 448 centers. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Varsity Lakes, Australia.
GEM Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$0.43
▲(66.92% Upside)
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