Malvern International (MLVN) AI Stock Analysis

• Market Cap: £4.03M
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Average Volume (3M): 29.07K
• Price to Earnings (P/E): ―
• Beta (1Y): 0.41
• Revenue Growth: 35.69%
• EPS Growth: 4.62%
• Country: UK
• Employees: 153
• Sector: Consumer Defensive
• Sector Strength: 42
• Industry: Education & Training Services
• EPS (TTM): -0.01
• Shares Outstanding: 24,442,400
• 10 Day Avg. Volume: 58,603
• 30 Day Avg. Volume: 29,068
• PEG Ratio: N/A
• Price to Book (P/B): N/A
• Price to Sales (P/S): N/A
• P/FCF Ratio: N/A
• Enterprise Value/Market Cap: N/A
• Enterprise Value/Revenue: N/A
• Enterprise Value/Gross Profit: N/A
• Enterprise Value/Ebitda: N/A
• 1Y Price Target: £17.00
• Price Target Upside: 3.03% Upside
• Rating Consensus: Hold
• Number of Analyst Covering: 1

• Rating: 46 Neutral
• Price Target: 17.00p ▲(3.03% Upside)

Malvern International's stock score is primarily impacted by its financial performance, which shows strong revenue growth but significant challenges in profitability and financial stability. Technical analysis indicates a bearish trend with oversold conditions, while valuation metrics are weak due to negative earnings and lack of dividends.

Malvern International Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description

Malvern International Plc, an investment holding company, provides educational consultancy services in the United Kingdom. The company operates Malvern House London; Malvern House Brighton; Language in Action; Communicate School in Manchester; and Malvern Online Academy. Its colleges offer English language courses, professional teacher training programs, juniors and summer camps, and bespoke group courses; and university pathway programs, such as foundation year, year one, graduate diploma, pre-master's program, and academic and pre-sessional English programs. The company was formerly known as AEC Education plc and changed its name to Malvern International plc in September 2016. Malvern International Plc was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

How the Company Makes Money

Malvern International generates revenue primarily through tuition fees from students enrolled in its language and vocational training programs. The company also earns income from partnerships with educational institutions, providing courses and programs that lead to recognized qualifications. Additionally, Malvern may benefit from government funding for educational initiatives and grants aimed at promoting workforce development. Key revenue streams include direct student enrollment, corporate training services for businesses seeking to enhance employee skills, and potential online course offerings that expand its market reach.

Malvern International Financial Statement Overview

Summary

Malvern International shows strong revenue growth and improving operational efficiency, but struggles with profitability and financial stability due to high leverage and negative equity. Cash flow management needs improvement to support ongoing operations.

Income Statement

Malvern International has shown impressive revenue growth, particularly in the recent year with a 35.7% increase. The gross profit margin is healthy at 42.7% for 2024. However, net profit margin remains negative due to persistent net losses, indicating ongoing challenges in achieving profitability. The EBIT and EBITDA margins are positive, showing some improvement in operational efficiency.

Balance Sheet

The company's balance sheet shows a concerning negative stockholders' equity, which could indicate financial instability. With a high debt-to-equity ratio due to negative equity and significant total liabilities, Malvern International is heavily leveraged, posing a risk to financial health. However, the equity ratio remains negative, highlighting the need for better capital management.

Cash Flow

The cash flow statements show fluctuating free cash flow, with a significant decrease in 2024 compared to prior years. The operating cash flow has also decreased, impacting the operating cash flow to net income ratio. Although free cash flow to net income ratio is negative, indicating challenges in generating sufficient cash flow relative to net losses, the company has managed its capital expenditures well.

Breakdown	Dec 2024	Dec 2023	Dec 2022	Dec 2021	Dec 2020
Income Statement
Total Revenue	16.63M	12.26M	6.51M	2.42M	1.90M
Gross Profit	7.10M	5.72M	2.95M	1.35M	884.91K
EBITDA	537.86K	750.42K	-416.29K	-914.93K	-914.04K
Net Income	-151.13K	-160.04K	-1.04M	-1.43M	-1.66M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets	6.68M	6.76M	6.39M	5.40M	5.41M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments	1.39M	2.20M	1.18M	377.17K	103.61K
Total Debt	3.79M	4.63M	5.56M	6.23M	5.70M
Total Liabilities	10.59M	10.52M	10.02M	8.22M	8.54M
Stockholders Equity	-3.90M	-3.76M	-3.63M	-2.83M	-3.12M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow	-14.49K	1.90M	1.12M	-1.21M	-1.04M
Operating Cash Flow	29.19K	1.96M	1.13M	-1.19M	-1.04M
Investing Cash Flow	-43.68K	-58.18K	-14.54K	-11.28K	0.00
Financing Cash Flow	-790.41K	-887.07K	-313.13K	1.48M	1.06M

Malvern International Technical Analysis

• Technical Analysis Sentiment: Negative
• Last Price: 16.50
• 50DMA: Negative
• 100DMA: Negative
• 200DMA: Negative
• MACD: Positive
• RSI: Positive
• STOCH: Neutral

Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:MLVN, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 16.5 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 17.00, below the 50-day MA of 16.97, and below the 200-day MA of 19.25, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.08 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 27.76 is Positive, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 49.02 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for GB:MLVN.

Malvern International Peers Comparison

Name	Overall Rating	Market Cap	P/E Ratio	ROE	Dividend Yield	Revenue Growth	EPS Growth
CEPS	72 Outperform	6.30M	14.85	20.59%	―	6.46%	-32.89%
CODE	67 Neutral	2.68M	6.70	7.32%	―	24.17%	0.00%
LIFS	52 Neutral	1.81M	-0.74	-40.82%	―	-44.60%	70.63%
MLVN	46 Neutral	£4.03M	―		―	35.69%	4.62%
Sector *	62 Neutral	$20.33B	14.63	-3.31%	3.23%	1.93%	-12.26%

Malvern International Corporate Events

Malvern International Aligns Financial Year with Academic Calendar

Malvern International PLC has announced a change in its financial reporting date from 31 December to 30 September, aligning it with the UK university academic year. This adjustment aims to provide a clearer assessment of the company’s performance, particularly in its rapidly growing University Partnerships sector, allowing for more accurate forecasting and better alignment with student intake cycles.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:MLVN) stock is a Hold with a £16.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Malvern International stock, see the GB:MLVN Stock Forecast page.

Malvern International Partners with Liverpool Hope University for New Study Centre

Malvern International has announced a new five-year partnership with Liverpool Hope University to establish an International Study Centre at the Hope Park Campus, starting January 2026. This strategic partnership is expected to enhance Malvern’s position in the global education market, contribute to group profits by FY2027, and support Liverpool Hope University’s international strategy by attracting over 250 international students annually within three to four years.

Malvern International Announces Change in Major Shareholdings

Malvern International PLC has announced a change in its major holdings, with Edward Roskill and Victoria Roskill crossing a threshold of 8.45% voting rights as of June 24, 2025. This change in shareholding could impact the company’s decision-making process and influence its strategic direction, potentially affecting its stakeholders and market positioning.

Malvern International Sees Major Shareholder Exit

Malvern International PLC has announced the disposal of its entire shareholding by BOOST&Co Limited, acting on behalf of IL2 (2018) S.A.R.L. This disposal results in BOOST&Co Limited no longer holding any voting rights in Malvern International, which could impact the company’s shareholder structure and potentially influence its strategic decisions moving forward.