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Embark Early EducationASX:EVO 19 Debt-to-Equity is 1.16 as of Dec. 2025, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 1.01. GuruFocus rates ASX:EVO with a GF Score™ of 19/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.91 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 222 Education companies, Embark Early Education ranks worse than 82.43% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Embark Early Education's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:EVO'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 1.01 Max: 2.28
Current: 1.16
During the past 10 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Embark Early Education was 2.28. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 1.01.
ASX:EVO's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 82.43% of 222
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 0.31
vs ASX:EVO: 1.16
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Embark Early Education Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Embark Early Education Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Embark Early Education's Debt-to-Equity can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
ASX:EVO vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Embark Early Education's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Embark Early Education Debt-to-Equity vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Embark Early Education's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Embark Early Education's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Embark Early Education (ASX:EVO) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.16 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Embark Early Education and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 1.01. Over the past decade, Embark Early Education's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.12 to 2.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Embark Early Education ranks #183 out of 222 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 82.4%.
Is Embark Early Education's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Embark Early Education's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.16 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 1.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 2.28. The Education industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31. Embark Early Education's value of 1.16 is 274.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Embark Early Education ranks #183 out of 222 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Embark Early Education has a GF Score™ of 19/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Embark Early Education's Debt-to-Equity compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Embark Early Education ranks #183 out of 222 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Embark Early Education in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31. Embark Early Education's value of 1.16 is 274.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Embark Early Education's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.12 to 2.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.01 vs. the industry median of 0.31, Embark Early Education has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for an Education company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Education companies is 0.31, based on 222 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Embark Early Education's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.16 is 274.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Embark Early Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Embark Early Education's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.16, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 1.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Embark Early Education stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Embark Early Education (ASX:EVO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.91, compared to a current price of A$0.43 — trading 53.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.16, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 1.01 and 274.2% above the Education industry median of 0.31. Embark Early Education's overall GF Score™ is 19/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Embark Early Education (ASX:EVO), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.16 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Embark Early Education (ASX:EVO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Embark Early Education stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.43 is trading 53.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.91.
GuruFocus considers Embark Early Education to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:EVO:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.16 (15% above median its 10-year median of 1.01)
GF Value™: A$0.91 vs. price of A$0.43 (53.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 274.2% above the Education median (#183 of 222)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:EVO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Embark Early Education Ltd is a company that is engaged in the provision and management of an early childhood education service that gives parents and caregivers the option of which service suits their child's learning and care needs. The company is engaged in operation of childcare centres in Australia. The company owns and operates childcare centers. It has centers in Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania and South Australia.
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