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$1.23
Previous CloseN/A
Volume347.34K
Average Volume (3M)4.74M
Market Cap
AU$104.16M
Enterprise ValueAU$1.49B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$38.09M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$1.41B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.79
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
Free Cash Flow GenerationG8 produces meaningful free cash flow (117M in 2025) with stable operating cash (~167–168M). Positive FCF provides durable internal funding for capex, working capital and partial debt servicing, supporting operational continuity despite profit volatility.
Operating Profitability (EBIT)The business still generates solid operating margins (~13.6%), indicating core childcare operations are economically viable. This suggests sustainable unit economics and potential for margin recovery if non-operating pressures are addressed, supporting medium‑term cash generation.
Subsidy‑backed Business ModelG8's revenue base is structurally supported by parent fees plus government childcare subsidies. This model reduces pure price exposure, anchors demand, and provides a predictable component of revenue that supports steady utilization and long‑term enrollment economics.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageLeverage increased materially (debt-to-equity 2.69x), shrinking the equity buffer and raising refinancing, covenant and interest risks. High debt constrains strategic flexibility, increases sensitivity to cash flow swings, and heightens long‑term solvency risk if earnings don't recover.
Large Net Loss / Earnings VolatilityA sharp swing to a large net loss and negative ROE highlights volatile below‑the‑line items and earnings instability. Persistent earnings volatility undermines reinvestment, dividend sustainability and creditor confidence, making recovery and planning harder over the medium term.
Top‑Line WeaknessRecent revenue decline indicates pressure on enrolments or pricing. Weakening top line erodes operating leverage and increases per‑centre fixed cost burdens, making margins and cash generation more sensitive to occupancy and regulatory shifts over the coming months.
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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$0.13 and its highest was AU$1.23 in the past 12 months.
What is G8 Education Limited’s market cap?
G8 Education Limited’s market cap is AU$104.16M.
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 82 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?
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
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
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$0.21
▼(-19.23% Downside)
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