Mayfield Childcare Ltd. (MFD) Share Price & Analysis

MFD Stock Chart & Stats

A$0.12A$0.00(0.00%)

At close: Nov 02 4:00 PM GMT+11

Day’s Range: AUD 0.12 - AUD 0.13
52-Week Range: AUD 0.10 - AUD 0.49
Previous Close: AUD 0.12
Volume: N/A
Average Volume (3M): 189.93K
Market Cap: AUD 12.67M
Enterprise Value: AUD 182.83M
Total Cash (Recent Filing): AUD 194.62K
Total Debt (Recent Filing): AUD 169.45M
Price to Earnings (P/E): ―
Beta: 0.79
Next Earnings: Mar 04, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate: N/A
Last Dividend Ex-Date: Sep 04, 2024
Dividend Yield: N/A

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Long-term Revenue Scale

The substantial increase in revenue over the 2020–2025 period shows that Mayfield has built a much larger operating base and expanded its childcare activity materially. This scale can support broader fixed-cost absorption and provide a foundation for recovery if growth resumes.

Positive Cash Generation

Positive operating and free cash flow provide an important source of internal funding despite the reported loss. Continued cash generation can help support operations, meet financial obligations, and preserve some capacity for investment without relying entirely on external capital.

Solid EBITDA Margin

A still-solid EBITDA margin indicates that the underlying operating business retains meaningful earnings capacity before financing, tax, depreciation, and other charges. Maintaining this level would help Mayfield convert its expanded revenue base into stronger cash generation if non-operating pressures ease.

Bears Say

Sharp Profitability Deterioration

The move from modest or near-breakeven results in 2024 to a large 2025 net loss materially weakens earnings reliability. Persistent losses would reduce retained capital, limit reinvestment, and make the business more dependent on cash flow or external funding to sustain operations.

High And Rising Leverage

The sharp increase in leverage and decline in equity leave Mayfield with a substantially thinner balance-sheet cushion. High debt relative to equity can constrain financial flexibility, increase sensitivity to operating setbacks, and direct more future cash flow toward servicing obligations.

Weakening Cash Conversion

Although cash flow remained positive, its decline and weak coverage of EBIT suggest that accounting earnings are not translating into cash as efficiently as required. This can limit debt reduction and investment capacity, particularly while profitability and leverage remain under pressure.

Mayfield Childcare Ltd. News

Mayfield Childcare Corrects Quarterly Cash-Flow Report Formatting

An update from Mayfield Childcare Ltd. ( ($AU:MFD) ) is now available. Mayfield Childcare has corrected a formatting issue in its quarterly cash-flow report lodged with the ASX. The update

1d agoMFD

Mayfield Childcare Reshapes Governance Team With New Company Secretary

Mayfield Childcare Ltd. ( ($AU:MFD) ) has provided an update. Mayfield Childcare has appointed Amy Monteith of CSB Corporate Services as Company Secretary, effective 30 October 2026, following the resignation

4d agoMFD

Mayfield Childcare lifts margins and cash flow despite softer occupancy

The latest announcement is out from Mayfield Childcare Ltd. ( ($AU:MFD) ). Mayfield Childcare reported quarterly revenue of $22.8 million, down 3.8% year on year due to lower occupancy, but

4d agoMFD

Mayfield Childcare posts positive quarterly cash flow and modest cash increase

Mayfield Childcare Ltd. ( ($AU:MFD) ) has shared an update. Mayfield Childcare Limited reported net cash from operating activities of A$1.9 million for the quarter ended 30 September 2026, driven

4d agoMFD

Embark pushes board shake-up at Mayfield Childcare, sparking governance concerns

An update from Mayfield Childcare Ltd. ( ($AU:MFD) ) is now available. Mayfield Childcare Limited has called a hybrid general meeting for 25 November 2026 after major shareholder Embark Early

2w agoMFD

Embark Seeks Control of Mayfield Childcare Board After Gaining Majority Stake

The latest announcement is out from Mayfield Childcare Ltd. ( ($AU:MFD) ). Mayfield Childcare Ltd. has disclosed that Embark Early Education Ltd., which recently lifted its shareholding in Mayfield to

1M agoMFD

Mayfield Childcare Issues 2026 Half-Year Update With Strong Cautions for Investors

An announcement from Mayfield Childcare Ltd. ( ($AU:MFD) ) is now available. Mayfield Childcare Limited has released its 2026 half-year results for the six months ended 30 June 2026, presented

2M agoMFD

Mayfield Childcare posts wider loss but secures funding as occupancy slowly recovers

Mayfield Childcare Ltd. ( ($AU:MFD) ) has issued an announcement. Mayfield Childcare Limited reported a 6% fall in half-year revenue to $41.3 million and a wider statutory net loss of

2M agoMFD

Mayfield Childcare Releases Half-Year 2026 Financial Report

Mayfield Childcare Ltd. ( ($AU:MFD) ) has provided an announcement. Mayfield Childcare Limited has released its half-year report for the period ended 30 June 2026, outlining interim financial statements and

2M agoMFD

Mayfield Childcare Swings Deeper Into Loss as Revenue and Occupancy Fall

An update from Mayfield Childcare Ltd. ( ($AU:MFD) ) is now available. Mayfield Childcare Limited reported a challenging first half to 30 June 2026, with revenue falling 6% to $41.3

2M agoMFD

MFD FAQ

What was Mayfield Childcare Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

Mayfield Childcare Ltd. lowest share price was AU$0.10 and its highest was AU$0.49 in the past 12 months.

What is Mayfield Childcare Ltd.’s market cap?

Mayfield Childcare Ltd.’s market cap is AU$12.67M.

When is Mayfield Childcare Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.

How were Mayfield Childcare Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

Mayfield Childcare Ltd. released its earnings results on Aug 31, 2026. The company reported -AU$0.377 earnings per share for the quarter.

Is Mayfield Childcare Ltd. overvalued?

Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is 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 ―. 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 105,594,350 shares outstanding.

What happened to Mayfield Childcare Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Mayfield Childcare Ltd. reported an EPS of -AU$0.377 in its last earnings report. 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

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Mayfield Childcare Ltd. Stock Smart Score

Underperform

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