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G8 EducationASX:GEM 49 EV-to-EBITDA is -5.28 as of Jul. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:GEM with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.16 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 209 Education companies, G8 Education ranks worse than 478468.42% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, G8 Education's enterprise value is A$892.9 Mil.
G8 Education's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-169.1 Mil. Therefore, G8 Education's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -5.28.
The historical rank and industry rank for G8 Education's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:GEM'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.64 Med: 8.79 Max: 13.82
Current: -5.27
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of G8 Education was 13.82. The lowest was -17.64. And the median was 8.79.
ASX:GEM's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 209
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 7.02
vs ASX:GEM: -5.27
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
G8 Education (ASX:GEM) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
G8 Education's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
G8 Education's share price for today is A$0.145.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. G8 Education's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.392.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for G8 Education's EV-to-EBITDA 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:GEM vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, G8 Education's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, G8 Education's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where G8 Education's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
G8 Education's current Enterprise Value is A$892.9 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. G8 Education's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-169.1 Mil.
* 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 (ASX:GEM) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -5.28 as of Jul. 29, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on G8 Education. According to the industry distribution chart, G8 Education ranks #999999 out of 209 companies in the Education industry.
Is G8 Education's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
G8 Education's current EV-to-EBITDA is -5.28. Based on the distribution chart, G8 Education ranks #999999 out of 209 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, G8 Education has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does G8 Education's EV-to-EBITDA compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, G8 Education ranks #999999 out of 209 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places G8 Education in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.02. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for an Education company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Education companies is 7.02, based on 209 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on G8 Education. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. G8 Education's current EV-to-EBITDA is -5.28. 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$1.16, compared to a current price of A$0.15 — trading 87.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -5.28. G8 Education's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For G8 Education (ASX:GEM), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -5.28 as of Jul. 29, 2026. 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$0.15 is trading 87.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.16.
GuruFocus considers G8 Education to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:GEM:
EV-to-EBITDA: -5.28
GF Value™: A$1.16 vs. price of A$0.15 (87.5% below fair value)
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 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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