G8 EducationASX:GEM 54 OCF Margin % is 17.14% as of Dec. 2025, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 15.81. 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 54.51% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for G8 Education's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:GEM'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.97 Med: 15.81 Max: 30.76
Current: 17.75
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of G8 Education was 30.76%. The lowest was 9.97%. And the median was 15.81%.
ASX:GEM's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 54.51% of 255
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 15.99
vs ASX:GEM: 17.75
G8 Education OCF Margin % Related Terms
G8 Education OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for G8 Education's OCF 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 OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, G8 Education's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where G8 Education's OCF 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 OCF Margin % of 17.14% as of Dec. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on G8 Education and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.81. Over the past decade, G8 Education's OCF Margin % has ranged from 9.97 to 30.76. According to the industry distribution chart, G8 Education ranks #116 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 45.5%.
Is G8 Education's OCF Margin % too high?
G8 Education's current OCF Margin % of 17.14% is near median its 10-year median of 15.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.97 to a high of 30.76. The Education industry median OCF Margin % is 15.99. G8 Education's value of 17.14% is 7.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, G8 Education ranks #116 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 OCF Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, G8 Education ranks #116 out of 255 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts G8 Education in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 15.99. G8 Education's value of 17.14% is 7.2% above this benchmark. Historically, G8 Education's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 9.97 to 30.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.81 vs. the industry median of 15.99, 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 OCF Margin % for an Education company?
The median OCF Margin % among Education companies is 15.99, based on 255 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. G8 Education's current OCF Margin % of 17.14% is 7.2% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on G8 Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median OCF Margin % is 15.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. G8 Education's current OCF Margin % is 17.14%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.81. 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 OCF Margin % is 17.14%, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.81 and 7.2% above the Education industry median of 15.99. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For G8 Education (ASX:GEM), the current OCF Margin % is 17.14% 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:
OCF Margin %: 17.14% (near median its 10-year median of 15.81)
GF Value™: A$1.17 vs. price of A$0.12 (89.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.2% above the Education median (#116 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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