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$0.26 - AU$0.55
Previous CloseN/A
Volume48.11K
Average Volume (3M)23.49K
Market Cap
AU$20.36M
Enterprise ValueAU$323.40M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$87.70K
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$303.50M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.33
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
Cash GenerationConsistent positive operating and free cash flow indicate the core childcare operations convert revenue into cash, supporting day-to-day funding, capex and debt servicing. Over 2–6 months this cash cushion reduces short-term liquidity strain and gives management time to stabilize profitability without immediate external financing.
Historic Revenue ScalingMulti-year top-line growth demonstrates the company has expanded its footprint and service adoption, evidencing a scalable business model and market demand for early childhood services. This established revenue base creates leverage for fixed-cost absorption and provides a platform for margin recovery as operations normalize.
Operating Margin ResilienceA ~17% EBITDA margin shows the underlying operations have meaningful operating profitability before financing and non-operating items. That level of operating efficiency supports the ability to generate cash and covers many fixed costs, meaning management can focus on deleveraging and restoring net profitability.
Bears Say
Sharp Leverage IncreaseDebt-to-equity at ~6.3x materially elevates financial risk and reduces flexibility. High leverage increases interest burden and refinancing exposure, constrains capital allocation, and magnifies downside if cash flows weaken. Over months this limits investment options and raises solvency concerns if margins don't recover.
Large FY2025 Net LossA sizable net loss and deeply negative ROE signal earnings deterioration that erodes equity and investor confidence. This raises the likelihood of restructuring, cost cuts, or asset sales to preserve balance-sheet health. Recovery to sustainable profitability may require structural fixes to revenue or cost base.
Revenue Dip & Thin Gross MarginsA recent revenue decline plus historically thin gross margins make earnings very sensitive to cost inflation (wages, rent). Given childcare's fixed-cost structure, small enrolment or fee pressures can quickly erode profits, limiting resilience and complicating efforts to restore sustainable net margins.
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$0.26 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$20.36M.
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 77 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.
Established in 2015, Mayfield Childcare Limited is an Australian firm specializing in the provision of long-day early learning and childcare services. The company manages a network of 36 centers distributed across Victoria, Queensland, and South Australia. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Malvern East, Australia.
Technical Analysis
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