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KME Stock Chart & Stats
AU$0.60
<AU$0.01(1.09%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$0.60
<AU$0.01(1.09%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$0.41 - AU$0.66
Previous CloseN/A
Volume7.18K
Average Volume (3M)53.74K
Market Cap
AU$24.41M
Enterprise ValueAU$23.56M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$8.19M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$3.78M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.45
Next Earnings
Aug 25, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.04%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.07
Shares Outstanding52,490,810
10 Day Avg. Volume92,410
30 Day Avg. Volume53,744
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.19
Price to Book (P/B)4.04
Price to Sales (P/S)2.40
P/FCF Ratio12.70
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)0.06
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$32.50M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Franchise Business ModelA franchising model creates recurring revenue streams (royalties, fees, materials) with limited capital intensity for the parent. Long-term this structure supports scalable growth, local operator incentives for retention, and margin resilience as expansion leverages existing curriculum and brand.
Strong Free Cash Flow GrowthNearly 30% FCF growth and a healthy operating cash flow to net income ratio (0.72) indicate the business converts earnings into cash effectively. Durable cash generation supports reinvestment in curriculum, franchisee support, dividends or buybacks and cushions operating shortfalls over months.
Conservative LeverageVery low debt levels reduce interest burden and provide financial flexibility. Over the medium term this conservative balance sheet enables investment in network support, absorbs student enrollment variability, and lowers bankruptcy risk compared with highly levered peers.
Bears Say
Negative Net Profit MarginA sustained negative net margin means operational efficiencies and gross margin gains aren't translating to bottom-line profitability. Over time this erodes retained earnings, limits capacity to fund growth internally and undermines long-term shareholder returns unless reversed.
Negative Return On EquityA deeply negative ROE signals the company is destroying shareholder capital rather than creating value. Structurally poor returns make it harder to attract equity funding, pressure management to change strategy, and raise questions about sustainable competitive advantage.
Declining And Inconsistent RevenueFalling revenue reduces franchise fees, material sales and network economics. Persistent top-line decline undermines operating leverage, makes fixed-cost absorption harder, and signals potential secular pressures on demand or competitive positioning that could persist over months.
Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited News
KME FAQ
What was Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited lowest share price was AU$0.41 and its highest was AU$0.66 in the past 12 months.
What is Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited’s market cap?
Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited’s market cap is AU$24.41M.
When is Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 25, 2026 which is in 33 days.
How were Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited released its earnings results on Feb 25, 2026. The company reported AU$0.027 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by AU$0.027.
Is Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited pay dividends?
Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.01 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.04%. See more information on Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited dividends here
What is Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited’s EPS estimate?
Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited have?
Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited has 52,490,810 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited reported an EPS of AU$0.027 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.976%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:KME
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited Stock Smart Score
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:KME Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 62%
Sector Average 62%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth AU$183.3K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
47.72%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.04%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-18.12%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited
Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited is a global provider of English and Mathematics educational support, with operations spanning Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and numerous other international markets. The company specializes in offering targeted tutoring in both English and Maths for students at primary and secondary school levels, alongside an extensive range of online learning services. Operating primarily through a broad franchise network, Kip McGrath oversees approximately 560 learning centers. The organization was established in 1976 and is headquartered in Newcastle, Australia.
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