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EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Mayfield Childcare's enterprise value is A$167.45 Mil.
Mayfield Childcare's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-3.30 Mil. Therefore, Mayfield Childcare's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -50.71.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mayfield Childcare's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:MFD'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -59.61 Med: 6.87 Max: 18.35
Current: -50.71
During the past 10 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Mayfield Childcare was 18.35. The lowest was -59.61. And the median was 6.87.
ASX:MFD's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 76
companies
in the Personal Services industry
Industry Median: 7.565
vs ASX:MFD: -50.71
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.
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.
Mayfield Childcare's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Mayfield Childcare's share price for today is A$0.135.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Mayfield Childcare's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-0.283.
* 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 Mayfield Childcare'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:MFD vs ROL, SCI, FTDR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Personal Services subindustry, Mayfield Childcare'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.
Mayfield Childcare EV-to-EBITDA vs Personal Services Industry
For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mayfield Childcare's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mayfield Childcare's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Mayfield Childcare's current Enterprise Value is A$167.45 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Mayfield Childcare's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-3.30 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.
Mayfield Childcare (ASX:MFD) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -50.71 as of Jul. 26, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Mayfield Childcare. According to the industry distribution chart, Mayfield Childcare ranks #999999 out of 76 companies in the Personal Services industry.
Is Mayfield Childcare's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Mayfield Childcare's current EV-to-EBITDA is -50.71. Based on the distribution chart, Mayfield Childcare ranks #999999 out of 76 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mayfield Childcare has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mayfield Childcare's EV-to-EBITDA compare to ROL and SCI?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, Mayfield Childcare ranks #999999 out of 76 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Mayfield Childcare in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.57. 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 a Personal Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Personal Services companies is 7.57, based on 76 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 Mayfield Childcare. For the Personal Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mayfield Childcare's current EV-to-EBITDA is -50.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mayfield Childcare stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mayfield Childcare (ASX:MFD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.68, compared to a current price of A$0.14 — trading 80.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -50.71. Mayfield Childcare's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 7 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 Mayfield Childcare (ASX:MFD), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -50.71 as of Jul. 26, 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 Mayfield Childcare (ASX:MFD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mayfield Childcare stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.14 is trading 80.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.68.
GuruFocus considers Mayfield Childcare to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:MFD:
EV-to-EBITDA: -50.71
GF Value™: A$0.68 vs. price of A$0.14 (80.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:MFD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mayfield Childcare Ltd provides a combination of care and education services for children. It operates long day childcare (LDC) centres in Victoria, Queensland, and South Australia.
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