Mayfield Childcare (ASX:MFD) ROCE %: 2.59% (As of Dec. 2025)

What is Mayfield Childcare ROCE %?

Mayfield Childcare ASX:MFD -5.88% 44 ROCE % is 2.59% as of Dec. 2025. 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Mayfield Childcare's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.59%.

Mayfield Childcare (ASX:MFD) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

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Mayfield Childcare ROCE % Historical Data

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Mayfield Childcare ROCE % Chart

Mayfield Childcare Annual Data

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3.94

4.86

1.08

2.58

-8.09

Mayfield Childcare Semi-Annual Data
	Dec16	Jun17	Dec17	Jun18	Dec18	Jun19	Dec19	Jun20	Dec20	Jun21	Dec21	Jun22	Dec22	Jun23	Dec23	Jun24	Dec24	Jun25	Dec25
ROCE %	Get a 7-Day Free Trial														1.85	1.16	4.01	-18.49	2.59

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Mayfield Childcare ROCE % Calculation

Mayfield Childcare's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	-16.757	/	( ( (246.105 - 26.682)	+	(218.019 - 23.234) )	/ 2 )
	=	-16.757	/	( (219.423	+	194.785)	/ 2 )
	=	-16.757	/	207.104
	=	-8.09 %

Mayfield Childcare's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT ⁽¹⁾	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Jun. 2025 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Jun. 2025 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )
	=	5.092	/	( ( (221.553 - 23.424)	+	(218.019 - 23.234) )	/ 2 )
	=	5.092	/	( ( 198.129	+	194.785 )	/ 2 )
	=	5.092	/	196.457
	=	2.59 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of 2.59% mean?

Mayfield Childcare (ASX:MFD) has a ROCE % of 2.59% as of Dec. 2025.

Is Mayfield Childcare's ROCE % too high?

Mayfield Childcare's current ROCE % is 2.59%. The Personal Services industry median ROCE % is 6.08. Mayfield Childcare's value of 2.59% is 57.4% below this industry median. 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 ROCE % compare to ROL and SCI?

Mayfield Childcare's ROCE % of 2.59% can be compared against companies in the Personal Services industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.08. Mayfield Childcare's value of 2.59% is 57.4% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good ROCE % for a Personal Services company?

The median ROCE % among Personal Services companies is 6.08, based on 95 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mayfield Childcare's current ROCE % of 2.59% is 57.4% 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 ROCE % mean?

A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Personal Services industry, the median ROCE % is 6.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mayfield Childcare's current ROCE % is 2.59%. 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 ROCE % is 2.59% and 57.4% below the Personal Services industry median of 6.08. 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 ROCE % calculated?

ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mayfield Childcare (ASX:MFD), the current ROCE % is 2.59% 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:

ROCE %: 2.59%
GF Value™: A$0.68 vs. price of A$0.24 (64.7% below fair value)
GF Score™: 44/100 with 7 warning signs
Industry Position: 57.4% below the Personal Services median

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 Business Description

Industry Consumer Cyclical Personal Services

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Address 108 Power Street, Suite 1, Level 3, Hawthorn, Melbourne, VIC, AUS, 3122

Website https://www.mayfieldchildcare.com.au

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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