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Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited (AU:KME)
ASX:KME
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Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited (KME) Price & Analysis

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KME Stock Chart & Stats

AU$0.48
AU$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
AU$0.48
AU$0.00(0.00%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Strong Free Cash Flow GrowthSustained 29.6% FCF growth and healthy operating cash conversion provide durable internal financing. That cash buffer supports franchisee support, content investment, dividend capacity or debt flexibility, reducing reliance on external funding over the next several quarters.
Conservative LeverageVery low debt-to-equity (0.17) limits financial risk and interest burden. Conservatively leveraged balance sheet gives management runway to invest in curriculum, digital tools or franchise growth without large fixed financing costs, improving resilience through economic cycles.
High Gross Profit MarginA 55%+ gross margin signals a scalable service/product mix (proprietary materials, training) and pricing power within tutoring. If SG&A is controlled, this structural margin supports future profitability as revenues recover, and gives room to invest in digital delivery and franchise support.
Bears Say
Negative Net Margin & ROEPersistent negative net margin and deeply negative ROE indicate the business is not converting gross profits into shareholder returns. Over months, continuing losses erode equity, limit reinvestment, and could necessitate cost restructuring or capital raises to restore sustainable profitability.
Recent Revenue DeclineA near-term revenue drop of ~4% and inconsistent growth reduces recurring franchise fees and materials sales, weakening scale benefits. If enrolments or new centre openings don't recover, margin leverage from fixed costs will remain under pressure across the next several quarters.
Franchise Concentration & Small Corporate ScaleHeavy reliance on a franchise model and a small corporate team (limited central resources) constrains direct control over quality, student retention and local execution. Franchise concentration makes revenue sensitive to franchisee performance and slows rapid centralized scaling initiatives.

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KME FAQ

What was Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited lowest share price was AU$0.41 and its highest was AU$0.73 in the past 12 months.
    What is Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited’s market cap?
    Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited’s market cap is AU$38.32M.
      When is Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 23, 2027 which is in 192 days.
        How were Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited’s earnings last quarter?
        Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited released its earnings results on Aug 10, 2026. The company reported AU$0.014 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
          Is Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited pay dividends?
            Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.01 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.03%. See more information on Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited dividends here
              What is Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited’s EPS estimate?
              Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited have?
              Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited has 52,490,810 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited reported an EPS of AU$0.014 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:KME
                  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

                    Company Description

                    Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited

                    Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited is a global provider of English and Mathematics educational support, with operations spanning Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and numerous other international markets. The company specializes in offering targeted tutoring in both English and Maths for students at primary and secondary school levels, alongside an extensive range of online learning services. Operating primarily through a broad franchise network, Kip McGrath oversees approximately 560 learning centers. The organization was established in 1976 and is headquartered in Newcastle, Australia.

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