Mayfield ChildcareASX:MFD -5.88%44 Net Margin % is 1.05% as of Dec. 2025, which is 85% below its 10-year median of 6.91. GuruFocus rates ASX:MFD with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.68 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 97 Personal Services companies, Mayfield Childcare ranks worse than 89.69% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mayfield Childcare's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:MFD'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -54.55 Med: 6.91 Max: 13.58
Current: -23.39
ASX:MFD's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 89.69% of 97
companies
in the Personal Services industry
Industry Median: 4.07
vs ASX:MFD: -23.39
Mayfield Childcare (ASX:MFD) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Mayfield Childcare Net Margin % Related Terms
Mayfield Childcare Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mayfield Childcare's Net 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 Personal Services subindustry, Mayfield Childcare's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
Mayfield Childcare Net Margin % vs Personal Services Industry
For the Personal Services industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mayfield Childcare's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mayfield Childcare's Net 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.
Mayfield Childcare (ASX:MFD) has a Net Margin % of 1.05% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Mayfield Childcare and its competitors. This is 85% below median its historical median of 6.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Mayfield Childcare ranks #87 out of 97 companies in the Personal Services industry, placing it in the top 89.7%.
Is Mayfield Childcare's Net Margin % too high?
Mayfield Childcare's current Net Margin % of 1.05% is 85% below median its 10-year median of 6.91. The Personal Services industry median Net Margin % is 4.07. Mayfield Childcare's value of 1.05% is 74.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mayfield Childcare ranks #87 out of 97 companies in the Personal Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mayfield Childcare has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mayfield Childcare's Net Margin % compare to ROL and SCI?
According to the Personal Services industry distribution chart, Mayfield Childcare ranks #87 out of 97 companies for Net Margin %. This places Mayfield Childcare in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.07. Mayfield Childcare's value of 1.05% is 74.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.91 vs. the industry median of 4.07, Mayfield Childcare has consistently been below 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 Net Margin % for a Personal Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Personal Services companies is 4.07, based on 97 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mayfield Childcare's current Net Margin % of 1.05% is 74.2% below 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Mayfield Childcare and its competitors. For the Personal Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mayfield Childcare's current Net Margin % is 1.05%, which is 85% below median its own 10-year median of 6.91. 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$0.24 — trading 64.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 1.05%, which is 85% below median its 10-year median of 6.91 and 74.2% below the Personal Services industry median of 4.07. Mayfield Childcare's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mayfield Childcare (ASX:MFD), the current Net Margin % is 1.05% 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 Mayfield Childcare (ASX:MFD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mayfield Childcare stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.24 is trading 64.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.68.
GuruFocus considers Mayfield Childcare to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:MFD:
Net Margin %: 1.05% (85% below median its 10-year median of 6.91)
GF Value™: A$0.68 vs. price of A$0.24 (64.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 74.2% below the Personal Services median (#87 of 97)
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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