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AcadeMedia AB
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Rating:76Outperform
Price Target:
kr106.00
▲(9.05% Upside)
Action:Upgraded
Date:05/14/26
The score is driven primarily by solid financial performance anchored by strong, consistent free cash flow, supported by an attractive valuation (low P/E with a dividend). Technicals are also supportive with price above key moving averages, but the elevated leverage and the sharp TTM gross margin drop temper the overall rating.
Positive Factors
Strong free cash flow
Consistent and growing free cash flow provides durable financial flexibility: it supports reinvestment in schools, dividend capacity, and servicing of obligations without relying solely on new financing. The high FCF-to-net-income ratio indicates earnings quality and resilience across funding cycles.
Negative Factors
Elevated and rising leverage
High and increasing leverage reduces financial flexibility and raises sensitivity to interest costs and refinancing risk. With debt/equity above typical sector levels, any downturn in enrollment or reimbursement rates would strain coverage metrics and limit capital allocation options.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong free cash flow
Consistent and growing free cash flow provides durable financial flexibility: it supports reinvestment in schools, dividend capacity, and servicing of obligations without relying solely on new financing. The high FCF-to-net-income ratio indicates earnings quality and resilience across funding cycles.
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AcadeMedia AB (ACAD) vs. iShares MSCI Sweden ETF (EWD)
Market Cap
kr9.57B
Dividend Yield2.25%
Average Volume (3M)139.03K
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.1
Beta (1Y)0.32
Revenue Growth5.20%
EPS Growth22.38%
CountrySE
Employees17,096
SectorConsumer Defensive
Sector Strength42
IndustryEducation & Training Services
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)9.01
Shares Outstanding95,866,200
10 Day Avg. Volume176,646
30 Day Avg. Volume139,029
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.30
Price to Book (P/B)1.25
Price to Sales (P/S)0.44
P/FCF Ratio2.29
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)12.12
Revenue Forecast (FY)kr22.45B
AcadeMedia AB Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
AcadeMedia AB (publ) functions as an independent provider of educational services across northern Europe. The company organizes its operations into four distinct divisions: Preschool, Compulsory School, Upper Secondary School, and Adult Education....
How the Company Makes Money
AcadeMedia primarily makes money by operating schools and education programs that are financed through public funding schemes, where municipalities or government agencies pay a per-child/per-student compensation (school vouchers and related grants...
AcadeMedia AB Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
74
Positive
Balance Sheet
58
Neutral
Cash Flow
80
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Jun 2024 | Jun 2023 | Jun 2022 | Jun 2021 | Jun 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 19.27B | 18.68B | 17.33B | 15.54B | 13.88B | 12.97B |
| Gross Profit | 2.44B | 5.58B | 5.40B | 4.81B | 3.96B | 3.74B |
| EBITDA | 4.08B | 4.11B | 3.66B | 3.22B | 2.98B | 2.75B |
| Net Income | 892.00M | 821.00M | 632.00M | 578.00M | 605.00M | 599.00M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 24.08B | 22.02B | 22.73B | 19.92B | 18.86B | 17.41B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 741.00M | 745.00M | 1.32B | 967.00M | 1.14B | 966.00M |
| Total Debt | 14.02B | 12.10B | 13.09B | 11.10B | 10.60B | 9.62B |
| Total Liabilities | 17.48B | 15.39B | 16.46B | 13.78B | 13.11B | 12.10B |
| Stockholders Equity | 6.60B | 6.63B | 6.26B | 6.13B | 5.76B | 5.32B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 3.63B | 3.60B | 3.21B | 2.58B | 2.68B | 2.74B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 3.94B | 3.74B | 3.50B | 2.90B | 2.83B | 2.87B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -1.13B | -678.00M | -871.00M | -481.00M | -536.00M | -437.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -3.07B | -3.58B | -2.27B | -2.59B | -2.14B | -2.00B |
AcadeMedia AB Technical Analysis
Negative
97.20
Price Trends
99.40
Negative
100.17
Negative
98.99
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.76
Positive
42.37
Neutral
32.08
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For SE:ACAD, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 97.2 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 99.26, below the 50-day MA of 99.40, and below the 200-day MA of 98.99, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.76 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 42.37 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 32.08 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for SE:ACAD.
AcadeMedia AB Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (62)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76 Outperform | kr9.57B | 11.08 | 13.43% | 2.31% | 5.20% | 22.38% | |
66 Neutral | kr597.60M | 12.83 | 22.54% | 9.52% | 42.84% | 125.12% | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
54 Neutral | kr114.75M | 14.68 | 50.72% | ― | 7.09% | ― |
* Consumer Defensive Sector Average
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AcadeMedia AB Corporate Events
AcadeMedia lifts sales and profit as global expansion gains momentum
Jul 16, 2026
AcadeMedia reported preliminary fourth-quarter 2025/2026 figures showing net sales up 10.6 percent to SEK 5,658 million, with organic growth of 6.0 percent and a 5.2 percent increase in student numbers to 119,430. Adjusted EBITA rose more than 16 ...
AcadeMedia expands Dutch footprint with Kinderopvang Kindernet acquisition
Jun 23, 2026
AcadeMedia has agreed to acquire Dutch preschool and after-school provider Kinderopvang Kindernet, adding 40 units and 1,430 childcare places to its Dutch operations. The deal significantly expands AcadeMedia’s footprint in the Netherlands, ...
AcadeMedia enters UK market with acquisition of Chestnut Nursery Schools
Jun 22, 2026
AcadeMedia has agreed to acquire Chestnut Nursery Schools, a British preschool operator with 21 sites and about 2,100 children across East London, Norfolk and Cambridge, marking the group’s first move into the UK market. Chestnut generated r...
AcadeMedia Sets Group-Wide ESG Targets to Steer Long-Term Educational Strategy
Jun 11, 2026
AcadeMedia’s board has adopted group-wide measurable sustainability targets across environmental, social, and governance areas to align its operations with its long-term strategic vision of leading the development of future education. The pr...
AcadeMedia Issues and Buys Back Class C Shares to Fund Incentive Program
Jun 10, 2026
AcadeMedia has approved the issuance of 255,600 new class C shares and their immediate repurchase, using an authorization from its 2025 annual general meeting. The class C shares, which carry limited voting rights and no dividend entitlement, will...
AcadeMedia Names Nomination Committee Ahead of 2026 AGM
May 15, 2026
AcadeMedia has appointed its Nomination Committee ahead of the Annual General Meeting scheduled for 2 December 2026, in line with principles adopted at the 2022 AGM. The committee comprises representatives from major shareholders Mellby Gård,...
AcadeMedia lifts sales and margins on organic growth and acquisitions
May 11, 2026
AcadeMedia reported solid growth for its third quarter 2025/26, with net sales rising 6.6% to SEK 5.37 billion, driven largely by 6.3% organic growth and a 3.4% increase in the number of children and students. Profitability improved, as operating ...
AcadeMedia Expands German Preschool Capacity Amid Major Childcare Shortage
May 6, 2026
AcadeMedia is Europe’s largest education provider, running preschools, compulsory and upper secondary schools, as well as adult education across Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland, the U.K., the Netherlands, and Germany. The company targets reg...
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