Evolve Education Group Ltd (AU:EVO)
ASX:EVO
EVO Stock Chart & Stats
AU$0.65
>-AU$0.01(-0.65%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$0.65
>-AU$0.01(-0.65%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$0.40 - AU$0.76
Previous CloseN/A
Volume47.90K
Average Volume (3M)666.84K
Market Cap
AU$81.46M
Enterprise ValueAU$205.39M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$20.66M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$123.80M
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.9
Beta0.55
Next Earnings
Aug 24, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield9.92%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.03
Shares Outstanding203,661,290
10 Day Avg. Volume396,634
30 Day Avg. Volume666,841
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.01
Price to Book (P/B)1.25
Price to Sales (P/S)1.22
P/FCF Ratio5.18
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)0.08
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$127.00M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash Generation And FCF ConversionFCF generation is consistently positive and closely matches reported earnings, with ~26% FCF growth in 2025 and conversion near 0.95–0.97. That durable cash conversion supports reinvestment, dividend capacity and reduces reliance on external funding over the medium term.
Improved Operating And Net MarginsMargins improved materially by 2025 versus earlier loss years, indicating better cost control and operational leverage in the ECE centre model. Sustained mid-teens-plus operating margins provide buffer against cost pressures and support long-term profitability if occupancy remains steady.
Resilient, Diversified ECE Business ModelThe core model combines recurring childcare fees with government funding and a secondary revenue line from teacher training. This mix creates predictable, recurring cash flows and diversification across services, anchoring revenue even as enrolments and pricing evolve over time.
Bears Say
Elevated Leverage On The Balance SheetLeverage remains meaningfully above equity, which limits financial flexibility. Elevated debt increases refinancing and interest-rate exposure, constrains capital allocation and heightens downside risk if cash flows weaken, despite improvement from earlier peak leverage.
Historic Earnings And Revenue VolatilityThe company has experienced sharp revenue swings and intermittent loss years, which reduces confidence in earnings consistency. Persistent volatility makes planning, debt servicing and dividend sustainability more uncertain through economic cycles or sector shocks.
Operational Exposure To Enrolments, Staffing And Funding RulesRevenue and funding eligibility depend on enrolments, teacher availability and regulatory compliance. Structural staffing shortages, changes in subsidy rules or localized enrolment shifts can reduce capacity or funding, pressuring margins and long-run revenue predictability.
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EVO FAQ
What was Evolve Education Group Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?
Evolve Education Group Ltd lowest share price was AU$0.40 and its highest was AU$0.76 in the past 12 months.
What is Evolve Education Group Ltd’s market cap?
Evolve Education Group Ltd’s market cap is AU$81.46M.
When is Evolve Education Group Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
Evolve Education Group Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 24, 2026 which is in 145 days.
How were Evolve Education Group Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
Evolve Education Group Ltd released its earnings results on Feb 24, 2026. The company reported AU$0.032 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by AU$0.032.
Is Evolve Education Group Ltd overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Evolve Education Group Ltd’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Evolve Education Group Ltd pay dividends?
Evolve Education Group Ltd pays a Quarterly dividend of AU$0.015 which represents an annual dividend yield of 9.92%. See more information on Evolve Education Group Ltd dividends here
What is Evolve Education Group Ltd’s EPS estimate?
Evolve Education Group Ltd’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Evolve Education Group Ltd have?
Evolve Education Group Ltd has 203,661,290 shares outstanding.
What happened to Evolve Education Group Ltd’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Evolve Education Group Ltd reported an EPS of AU$0.032 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.731%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Evolve Education Group Ltd?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:EVO
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
Evolve Education Group Ltd Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-12.89%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
17.97%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.06%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Evolve Education Group Ltd
Embark Education Limited provides early childhood education (ECE) services in New Zealand and Australia. The company operates and manages ECE centers. It operates 109 ECE centers in New Zealand and 23 ECE centers in Australia under the Lollipops, Active Explorers, Learning Adventures, Little Earth Montessori, Little Lights, Little Wonders, and Pascals brand names. The company was formerly known as Evolve Education Group Limited and changed its name to Embark Education Limited in October 2022. Embark Education Limited was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Auckland, New Zealand.
Technical Analysis
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