G8 Education Limited (AU:GEM)
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GEM Stock Chart & Stats
AU$0.26
-AU$0.03(-1.92%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$0.26
-AU$0.03(-1.92%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$0.13 - AU$1.22
Previous CloseN/A
Volume347.34K
Average Volume (3M)4.74M
Market Cap
AU$108.02M
Enterprise ValueAU$1.49B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$38.09M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$1.41B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.83
Next Earnings
Aug 25, 2026EPS Estimate
<0.01Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield7.86%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.40
Shares Outstanding771,558,800
10 Day Avg. Volume5,684,217
30 Day Avg. Volume4,736,042
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio<0.01
Price to Book (P/B)1.01
Price to Sales (P/S)0.56
P/FCF Ratio4.56
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$0.21Price Target Upside-19.23% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)0.04
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$848.73M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationG8 converts operations into meaningful cash: OCF remained steady across 2024–2025 and FCF was positive in 2025. Sustained cash generation supports working capital, service of obligations, and selective reinvestment even while earnings are volatile, making liquidity a durable buffer.
Operating ProfitabilityA healthy EBIT margin indicates the core childcare operations are profitable before below-the-line items. This suggests operating leverage, pricing and cost control at the centre level are working, providing structural margin resilience that should support recovery if non-operating pressures abate.
Recurrent Revenue ModelG8's revenue is anchored in recurring fee income and government subsidy flows tied to enrolment, creating a predictable, structural revenue base. The subsidised model and multiple fee streams (extra hours, sessions) support long-term demand visibility versus one-off services.
Bears Say
Recent Revenue Decline And Net LossA meaningful drop in revenue coupled with a large net loss signals material pressure beyond temporary noise. This deterioration reduces retained earnings, constrains reinvestment, and increases sensitivity to occupancy or subsidy shocks, undermining multi‑month operational planning.
Elevated LeverageLeverage spiked as equity fell, pushing D/E to 2.69x. Higher debt amplifies interest and refinancing risk, limits strategic flexibility, and makes the business more vulnerable to cash-flow variability or rate moves, posing a lasting constraint on capital allocation.
Earnings Volatility And Negative ROEA deeply negative ROE reflects substantial losses against a smaller equity base and signals high earnings volatility. Persistent negative returns impair capital regeneration, damage investor confidence, and can force conservative strategy choices that slow structural recovery.
G8 Education Limited News
GEM FAQ
What was G8 Education Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
G8 Education Limited lowest share price was AU$0.13 and its highest was AU$1.22 in the past 12 months.
What is G8 Education Limited’s market cap?
G8 Education Limited’s market cap is AU$108.02M.
When is G8 Education Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
G8 Education Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 25, 2026 which is in 75 days.
How were G8 Education Limited’s earnings last quarter?
G8 Education Limited released its earnings results on Feb 22, 2026. The company reported -AU$0.421 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of AU$0.045 by -AU$0.466.
Is G8 Education Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts G8 Education Limited’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does G8 Education Limited pay dividends?
G8 Education Limited pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.02 which represents an annual dividend yield of 7.86%. See more information on G8 Education Limited dividends here
What is G8 Education Limited’s EPS estimate?
G8 Education Limited’s EPS estimate is <0.01.
How many shares outstanding does G8 Education Limited have?
G8 Education Limited has 771,558,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to G8 Education Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
G8 Education Limited reported an EPS of -AU$0.421 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of AU$0.045. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.499%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of G8 Education Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:GEM
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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G8 Education Limited Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
AU$0.21 (-19.23% Downside)
AU$0.21 (-19.23% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:GEM Sentiment 78%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth AU$8.5K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-37.02%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-43.21%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-17.86%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
G8 Education Limited
Headquartered in Varsity Lakes, Australia, G8 Education Limited is an Australian firm specializing in early childhood education and care provisions. The company operates a wide array of services catering to young learners, encompassing numerous well-known brands such as Buggles, Community Kids, Casa Bambini, Creative Garden, and Great Beginnings, alongside many others. Furthermore, G8 Education extends its offerings to include disability support services, featuring specialized early intervention and allied health assistance provided under the Leor brand. Founded in 2006, the organization maintained an operational network of 448 centers as of December 31, 2021.
GEM Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$0.21
▼(-19.23% Downside)
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