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$0.26 - AU$0.55
Previous CloseN/A
Volume48.11K
Average Volume (3M)23.49K
Market Cap
AU$21.12M
Enterprise ValueAU$323.40M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$87.70K
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$303.50M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.33
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 ScaleSustained multi-year top-line expansion to A$91.4m demonstrates successful geographic or site-level growth and stronger market penetration. Scale can improve purchasing, staffing efficiencies and negotiating power with regulators/partners, providing a durable foundation for margin recovery and reinvestment.
Positive Operating And Free Cash FlowConsistent positive operating and free cash flow indicates the business generates internal liquidity to fund operations, routine capex and selective reinvestment in centers. Reliable cash conversion supports near-term funding of working capital and reduces dependence on external financing when restructuring or scaling.
Resilient EBITDA MarginA ~17% EBITDA margin signals that core childcare operations retain an earnings buffer after direct costs. This operational profitability can be leveraged to restore net income if fixed-cost absorption improves or enrollment recovers, supporting sustainable cash generation even amid cyclical enrollment swings.
Bears Say
Sharp Increase In LeverageVery high leverage dramatically reduces financial flexibility, raises refinancing and interest-rate risk, and constrains capacity to invest in centers or absorb enrollment shocks. With equity eroded, additional capital needs may force costly dilution or asset disposals, impairing long-term strategic options.
Large FY2025 Net Loss And Negative ROEA deep net loss and sharply negative ROE signal erosion of shareholder capital and weak profitability. Persistent or recurring losses can deplete reserves, hinder reinvestment in centers, and necessitate corrective actions (cost cuts, capital raises) that may impair long-term growth and stakeholder confidence.
Revenue Dip & Thin Gross MarginsA recent top-line decline coupled with persistently thin gross margins leaves earnings highly sensitive to wage, occupancy, or regulatory cost pressures. Limited margin buffer reduces resilience to local demand shocks and increases the likelihood that one-offs or cost inflation will translate into recurring profitability weakness.
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$0.26 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$21.12M.
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 86 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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Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
AU:MFD Sentiment 50%
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News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
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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