G8 Education Limited (AU:GEM)
ASX: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$0.15 - AU$1.29
Previous CloseN/A
Volume347.34K
Average Volume (3M)4.74M
Market Cap
AU$123.45M
Enterprise ValueAU$1.51B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$38.09M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$1.41B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.84
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$0.25Price Target Upside-4.62% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)0.04
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$848.73M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Recurring Revenue & Subsidy-backed ModelG8’s core revenues derive from recurring centre-based childcare fees complemented by government subsidy payments. That mix creates structurally recurring cash inflows tied to enrolment and policy frameworks, helping revenue predictability and long-term demand resilience versus one-off sales.
Stable Operating Cash GenerationDespite accounting losses, the business generates meaningful operating cash and positive free cash flow, supporting working capital, investment and debt service. Steady OCF (~167–168M) and FCF (117M) provide durable internal funding, though the recent FCF decline warrants monitoring.
Large Centre Network And ScaleA broad portfolio of centres gives G8 scale benefits in procurement, regulatory engagement and cross-centre utilization management. Scale supports bargaining power on costs and ability to absorb local enrolment volatility, underpinning structural competitiveness in Australia’s fragmented childcare market.
Bears Say
High Leverage And Weakened Equity BufferLeverage jumped materially, raising refinancing, interest and covenant risks. With equity compressed, the company has a thinner cushion to absorb future earnings shocks or funding stress. High debt limits strategic flexibility and magnifies downside from enrollment or subsidy shocks over the medium term.
Swing To Large Net Loss In 2025A sharp swing from modest profits to a deep net loss indicates material below-the-line charges or financing stresses that undermine earnings quality. Persistent losses erode equity, constrain reinvestment and may force cost cutting or asset sales, weakening long-term service capacity and growth prospects.
Earnings Volatility And Negative ROEA negative ROE signals capital destruction and elevated earnings volatility, complicating long-term planning and investment returns. For a capital-intensive network, volatile returns reduce ability to attract capital, increase cost of capital, and heighten pressure on management to restore consistent profitability.
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GEM FAQ
What was G8 Education Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
G8 Education Limited lowest share price was AU$0.15 and its highest was AU$1.28 in the past 12 months.
What is G8 Education Limited’s market cap?
G8 Education Limited’s market cap is AU$123.45M.
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 97 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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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
AU$0.25 (-4.62% Downside)
AU$0.25 (-4.62% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:GEM Sentiment 78%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth AU$17.6K 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
G8 Education Limited provides early childhood education and care services in Australia. It offers its services under the Buggles, Community Kids, Casa Bambini, Creative Garden, First Grammar, Great Beginnings, Green Wood, Head Start, Kool Kids, Kindy Patch Kids, Jelly Beans, Pelicans, Kinder Haven, Nurture One, World Of Learning, The Learning Sanctuary, Sand Castles, Bambinos, Pelican child care, Penguin child care, and Early learning services brands. The company also provides disability support services, including specialist early intervention and allied health support services under the Leor brand name. As of December 31, 2021, it operated 448 centers. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Varsity Lakes, Australia.
GEM Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$0.25
▼(-4.62% Downside)
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