G8 EducationASX:GEM 54 FCF Margin % is 9.78% as of Dec. 2025, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 11.55. 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 255 Education companies, G8 Education ranks better than 56.08% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. G8 Education's Free Cash Flow for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$47.1 Mil. G8 Education's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$482.2 Mil. Therefore, G8 Education's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.78%.
The historical rank and industry rank for G8 Education's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:GEM'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.92 Med: 11.55 Max: 26.4
Current: 12.29
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of G8 Education was 26.40%. The lowest was 4.92%. And the median was 11.55%.
ASX:GEM's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 56.08% of 255
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 9.33
vs ASX:GEM: 12.29
G8 Education FCF Margin % Related Terms
G8 Education FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for G8 Education's FCF 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.
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, G8 Education's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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 FCF Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, G8 Education's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where G8 Education's FCF Margin % 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.
G8 Education (ASX:GEM) has a FCF Margin % of 9.78% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on G8 Education and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 11.55. Over the past decade, G8 Education's FCF Margin % has ranged from 4.92 to 26.40. According to the industry distribution chart, G8 Education ranks #112 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 43.9%.
Is G8 Education's FCF Margin % too high?
G8 Education's current FCF Margin % of 9.78% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 11.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.92 to a high of 26.40. The Education industry median FCF Margin % is 9.33. G8 Education's value of 9.78% is 4.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, G8 Education ranks #112 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 FCF Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, G8 Education ranks #112 out of 255 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts G8 Education in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 9.33. G8 Education's value of 9.78% is 4.8% above this benchmark. Historically, G8 Education's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 4.92 to 26.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.55 vs. the industry median of 9.33, G8 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 FCF Margin % for an Education company?
The median FCF Margin % among Education companies is 9.33, based on 255 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. G8 Education's current FCF Margin % of 9.78% is 4.8% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on G8 Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median FCF Margin % is 9.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. G8 Education's current FCF Margin % is 9.78%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 11.55. 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 FCF Margin % is 9.78%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 11.55 and 4.8% above the Education industry median of 9.33. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For G8 Education (ASX:GEM), the current FCF Margin % is 9.78% 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:
FCF Margin %: 9.78% (15% below median its 10-year median of 11.55)
GF Value™: A$1.17 vs. price of A$0.12 (89.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4.8% above the Education median (#112 of 255)
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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