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$0.27 - AU$0.55
Previous CloseN/A
Volume48.11K
Average Volume (3M)23.49K
Market Cap
AU$23.76M
Enterprise ValueAU$327.17M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$87.70K
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$303.50M
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.3
Beta0.39
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
Revenue ScaleSustained top-line expansion over 2020–2025 shows the business scaled materially, improving market presence and fixed-cost absorption. That scale provides a durable base to rebuild margins and negotiate supplier/lease terms, supporting medium-term recovery and competitive positioning.
Cash GenerationConsistent positive operating and free cash flow despite a headline loss indicates the operating model generates real cash. That cash generation supports capex, working capital and deleveraging options, giving management time and optionality to fix profitability structurally.
Defensive Business ModelChildcare is an essential, recurring-need service with stable demand and predictable fee income. Potential government subsidy exposure reduces revenue volatility structurally and underpins utilization, providing a resilient revenue base versus cyclical consumer services.
Bears Say
Large FY2025 Net LossA wide negative net margin in 2025 materially eroded equity and signals underlying profitability issues. Persistent losses will deplete balance-sheet cushion, constrain reinvestment, and make restoring sustainable returns harder without structural cost or revenue fixes.
High LeverageDebt-to-equity near 6.3x is a structural vulnerability: it raises refinancing, covenant and interest-cost risk and limits strategic flexibility. High leverage restricts ability to invest in centers or absorb shocks, increasing bankruptcy or restructuring risk if earnings do not recover.
Earnings Quality & Margin PressureOperating cash covers less than half of EBIT and FCF declined, indicating weaker earnings quality and working-capital sensitivity. Combined with thin gross margins, this raises the risk that cost shocks or occupancy dips will quickly translate into cash stress and impaired recovery.
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$0.27 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$23.76M.
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 110 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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