Mayfield Childcare Ltd. (AU:MFD)
ASX:MFD
MFD Stock Chart & Stats
AU$0.49
-AU$0.02(-4.12%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$0.49
-AU$0.02(-4.12%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$0.20 - AU$0.55
Previous CloseN/A
Volume48.11K
Average Volume (3M)23.49K
Market Cap
AU$27.91M
Enterprise ValueAU$331.32M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$87.70K
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$303.50M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.43
Next Earnings
Aug 28, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)<0.01
Shares Outstanding75,424,610
10 Day Avg. Volume24,882
30 Day Avg. Volume23,486
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio<0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.76
Price to Sales (P/S)0.40
P/FCF Ratio4.16
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)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationSustained positive operating cash flow (~A$10.3m) and free cash flow (~A$8.8m) provide a durable internal funding source. This FCF supports reinvestment in centers, routine capex and lease obligations, helping the business absorb earnings volatility and finance growth without immediate reliance on fresh equity.
Multi-year Revenue ScaleRevenue growth from ~A$32.8m in 2020 to ~A$91.4m in 2025 demonstrates the company's ability to scale operations and capture market share in early childhood services. A larger revenue base supports network effects, supplier leverage and spreading fixed costs, strengthening medium‑term resilience and growth optionality.
Resilient Operating Profitability (EBITDA)An EBITDA margin around 17% indicates the underlying childcare operations generate meaningful operating profit before financing and non‑cash items. Durable EBITDA supports debt servicing capacity and operational reinvestment, and offers a pathway to restoring net profitability if financing costs and one‑off charges are managed down.
Bears Say
Large Net Loss In 2025The substantial 2025 net loss (≈‑23% margin) materially weakens retained earnings and diminishes equity cushions. Deep or recurring losses can force restructuring, asset disposals, or dilutive capital raises, undermining strategic investments and increasing the risk that operating setbacks translate into long‑term value destruction.
Very High LeverageDebt/equity of ~6.27x following rising total debt (~A$303.5m) sharply reduces financial flexibility. Elevated leverage increases refinancing and liquidity risk, limits capacity for discretionary investment or M&A, and magnifies downside in any revenue or margin deterioration given fixed servicing obligations.
Weak Cash Conversion / Earnings QualityOperating cash flow covering only ~0.44x of EBIT signals weak cash conversion and potential working‑capital strain. Poor conversion limits the company’s ability to self‑fund growth or absorb shocks, raising the probability of needing external financing if profitability weakens or capex needs rise.
Mayfield Childcare Ltd. News
MFD FAQ
What was Mayfield Childcare Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Mayfield Childcare Ltd. lowest share price was AU$0.20 and its highest was AU$0.55 in the past 12 months.
What is Mayfield Childcare Ltd.’s market cap?
Mayfield Childcare Ltd.’s market cap is AU$27.91M.
When is Mayfield Childcare Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Mayfield Childcare Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 28, 2026 which is in 152 days.
How were Mayfield Childcare Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Mayfield Childcare Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 27, 2026. The company reported AU$0.007 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by AU$0.007.
Is Mayfield Childcare Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Mayfield Childcare Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Mayfield Childcare Ltd. pay dividends?
Mayfield Childcare Ltd. pays a Notavailable dividend of AU$0.005 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Mayfield Childcare Ltd. dividends here
What is Mayfield Childcare Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Mayfield Childcare Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Mayfield Childcare Ltd. have?
Mayfield Childcare Ltd. has 75,424,610 shares outstanding.
What happened to Mayfield Childcare Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Mayfield Childcare Ltd. reported an EPS of AU$0.007 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Mayfield Childcare Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:MFD
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
Mayfield Childcare Ltd. Stock Smart Score
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Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-26.21%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-44.40%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-11.41%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Mayfield Childcare Ltd.
Mayfield Childcare Limited provides long day childcare (LDC) services in Victoria, Australia. The company operates 36 LDC centers in Victoria, Queensland, and South Australia. Mayfield Childcare Limited was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Malvern East, Australia.
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