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Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited (AU:KME)
ASX:KME
KME Stock Chart & Stats
AU$0.60
<AU$0.01(1.09%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$0.60
<AU$0.01(1.09%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$0.36 - AU$0.66
Previous CloseN/A
Volume7.18K
Average Volume (3M)53.74K
Market Cap
AU$29.24M
Enterprise ValueAU$24.97M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$8.19M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$3.78M
Price to Earnings (P/E)4.7
Beta0.40
Next Earnings
Aug 25, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.67%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.03
Shares Outstanding55,165,443
10 Day Avg. Volume92,410
30 Day Avg. Volume53,744
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.19
Price to Book (P/B)4.04
Price to Sales (P/S)2.40
P/FCF Ratio12.70
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)0.05
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$32.40M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Franchise-based Business ModelKip McGrath's franchising model creates a scalable, low-capex growth engine: fees and royalties provide recurring revenue while corporate support and licensed curriculum centralize product development. Over months this structure supports margin resilience and faster roll-out without heavy corporate investment.
Strong Free Cash Flow TrendsNearly 30% FCF growth and healthy operating-cash-to-net-income conversion indicate durable cash generation. Reliable free cash flow enables reinvestment in curriculum, franchisee support and working capital, helping the company endure operating losses while funding strategic initiatives over the medium term.
Conservative LeverageA low debt-to-equity ratio signals limited financial risk and greater flexibility to support franchisees, invest in product development or absorb cyclical weakness. Conservative leverage is a durable strength that preserves optionality for capex, marketing or balance sheet support during multi-quarter recovery efforts.
Bears Say
Negative Net ProfitabilityA sustained negative net margin near -17% shows the company fails to convert operational results into bottom-line profit. Over months this erodes retained earnings and constrains the firm's ability to fund growth or support franchisees without drawing on cash or raising capital, weakening long-term resilience.
Declining Revenue TrendsRevenues falling by about 4% highlights demand or enrolment pressure that reduces royalty and tuition bases. Top-line contraction undermines operating leverage and makes margin recovery harder; without reversing revenue declines, profit restoration and franchise expansion are structurally constrained over the next several quarters.
Very Weak Return On EquityA ROE of -28.5% indicates shareholder capital is losing value and management is not generating acceptable returns. Persistently negative ROE impairs investor confidence and can limit access to external financing or increase its cost, reducing strategic flexibility during multi-quarter recovery periods.
Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited News
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$0.36 and its highest was AU$0.66 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$29.24M.
When is Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 25, 2026 which is in 166 days.
How were Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited released its earnings results on Feb 25, 2026. The company reported AU$0.027 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by AU$0.027.
Is Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited pay dividends?
Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.005 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.67%. 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 55,165,443 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$0.027 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.942%.
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
Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited Stock Smart Score
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:KME Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth AU$253.8K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
47.72%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.80%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-12.62%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited
Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited offers English and Maths education services in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company also provides tutorial assistance in English and Maths to primary and secondary students; and online tutoring services. It also has a franchise network. The company operates a network of approximately 560 tutoring centers. Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Newcastle, Australia.
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