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$21.50M
Enterprise ValueAU$323.40M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$87.70K
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$303.50M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.32
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
Multi-year Revenue Scale-upSignificant scale between 2020 and 2025 builds a broader footprint and diversified fee base, enabling operational leverage, procurement and staffing efficiencies. Greater scale supports long-term competitiveness in regional childcare markets and cushions local center volatility.
Positive Operating And Free Cash FlowSustained positive operating and free cash flow despite accounting losses shows the business can convert fee revenue into cash. Durable cash generation supports working capital, capex for centres and debt servicing, giving financial flexibility while profitability is repaired.
Solid Underlying EBITDA MarginA roughly 17% EBITDA margin indicates the core childcare operations generate meaningful operating profit before non-cash charges. This margin profile supports reinvestment in program quality and facility upkeep, aiding retention and long-term service competitiveness.
Bears Say
Large FY2025 Net Loss And Negative ROEA deep FY2025 net loss and sharply negative ROE materially erode shareholder equity and signal the business currently fails to generate returns. Persistent losses reduce capital cushions, constrain investment in centres and may require external capital or restructuring to restore financial health.
Sharp Leverage IncreaseDebt-to-equity of ~6.27x reflects materially higher leverage, increasing interest, refinancing and covenant risk. Elevated fixed obligations limit strategic flexibility for new centre openings or upgrades and magnify downside if cash flows or enrollments weaken.
Revenue Contraction & Thin Gross MarginsA revenue decline in 2025 combined with generally thin gross margins leaves little buffer against wage, rent or regulatory cost pressures. In childcare, occupancy and staffing dynamics can quickly compress margins, making sustained profitability recovery more difficult without pricing power or efficiency gains.
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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$21.50M.
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 83 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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Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
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News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
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.
Mayfield Childcare Limited provides long day childcare (LDC) services in Victoria, Australia. The company operates 36 LDC centers in Victoria, Queensland, and South Australia. Mayfield Childcare Limited was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Malvern East, Australia.
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