Mayfield Childcare Ltd. (AU:MFD)
ASX:MFD
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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$0.14 - AU$0.55
Previous CloseN/A
Volume48.11K
Average Volume (3M)23.49K
Market Cap
AU$10.56M
Enterprise ValueAU$323.02M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$87.70K
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$157.35M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.51
Next Earnings
Aug 28, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.28
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
Multi-year Revenue GrowthSustained top-line expansion from ~A$32.8m to ~A$91.4m evidences structural demand and successful roll-out of services. Multi-year growth builds scale, supports fixed-cost absorption and creates optionality for margin recovery and reinvestment over the next several quarters to years.
Positive Operating & Free Cash FlowConsistent positive operating and free cash flow indicates the business generates real cash despite accounting losses. This cash buffer supports day-to-day operations, funds capex and debt service, and provides a durable source of liquidity to pursue restructuring or gradual deleveraging over multiple quarters.
Solid Underlying EBITDA MarginA roughly 17% EBITDA margin shows core operations are profitable before financing and non-cash items. That underlying profitability suggests the service model can generate operating earnings and supports a recovery path once financing costs and one-offs are addressed, aiding medium-term stability.
Bears Say
Large Net Loss In 2025A ~-23% net margin in 2025 materially eroded retained earnings and equity, reducing the balance-sheet cushion. Persistent or recurring losses would constrain reinvestment, force cost cuts or asset sales, and increase the probability of covenant pressure or the need for external capital within the next several quarters.
Very High LeverageDebt-to-equity near 6.3x signals significant financial risk: large interest and principal obligations limit strategic flexibility and heighten refinancing risk. With reduced equity, the firm is more exposed to cash-flow volatility and adverse funding market conditions over the medium term.
Weak Cash Conversion & Working-Capital PressureOperating cash covering only ~0.44x of EBIT and declining FCF indicate earnings are not fully translating into cash. This weak conversion and working-capital demand can strain liquidity, especially with high leverage, leaving little buffer for investment or shocks across upcoming quarters.
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$0.14 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$10.56M.
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 61 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$0.044 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.
Established in 2015, Mayfield Childcare Limited is an Australian firm specializing in the provision of long-day early learning and childcare services. The company manages a network of 36 centers distributed across Victoria, Queensland, and South Australia. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Malvern East, Australia.
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