G8 Education (ASX:GEM) EBITDA Margin %: -53.70% (As of Dec. 2025)


ASX:GEM G8 Education Ltd ASX:GEM
54 GF Score
Price A$0.12
GF Value A$1.17
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is G8 Education EBITDA Margin %?

G8 Education ASX:GEM 54 EBITDA Margin % is -53.70% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:GEM with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.17 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 258 Education companies, G8 Education ranks worse than 87.21% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. G8 Education's EBITDA for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-259.0 Mil. G8 Education's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$482.2 Mil. Therefore, G8 Education's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -53.70%.


G8 Education  (ASX:GEM) EBITDA Margin % Explanation

EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.


G8 Education EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


G8 Education EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for G8 Education's EBITDA Margin % 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.

G8 Education EBITDA Margin % Chart

G8 Education Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 19.87 18.07 19.89 21.04 -17.86

G8 Education Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EBITDA Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 22.30 17.77 23.97 19.35 -53.70

ASX:GEM vs EDU, TAL, GHC: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, G8 Education's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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.


G8 Education EBITDA Margin % vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, G8 Education's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where G8 Education's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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G8 Education EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

G8 Education's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-169.093/946.842
=-17.86 %

G8 Education's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-258.977/482.229
=-53.70 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBITDA Margin % →
What does a EBITDA Margin % of -53.70% mean?
G8 Education (ASX:GEM) has a EBITDA Margin % of -53.70% as of Dec. 2025. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on G8 Education and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, G8 Education ranks #225 out of 258 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 87.2%.
Is G8 Education's EBITDA Margin % too high?
G8 Education's current EBITDA Margin % is -53.70%. Based on the distribution chart, G8 Education ranks #225 out of 258 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, G8 Education has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does G8 Education's EBITDA Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, G8 Education ranks #225 out of 258 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places G8 Education in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 14.32. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBITDA Margin % for an Education company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Education companies is 14.32, based on 258 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on G8 Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 14.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. G8 Education's current EBITDA Margin % is -53.70%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is G8 Education stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, G8 Education (ASX:GEM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.17, compared to a current price of A$0.12 — trading 89.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is -53.70%. G8 Education's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For G8 Education (ASX:GEM), the current EBITDA Margin % is -53.70% 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 G8 Education (ASX:GEM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, G8 Education stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$0.12 is trading 89.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.17. GuruFocus considers G8 Education to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ASX:GEM:

  • EBITDA Margin %: -53.70%
  • GF Value™: A$1.17 vs. price of A$0.12 (89.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:GEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


G8 Education Business Description

Other Exchanges 3EAG:Germany
Address 159 Varsity Parade, Varsity Lakes, Gold Coast, QLD, AUS, 4227
G8 Education Ltd is a provider of quality early learning education and care, operating under a range of trusted brands. The company has one operating segment, being the operation of child care centers. G8 does not own the buildings from which its childcare centers operate.
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