Embark Early Education Limited

Embark Early Education Limited

AASX:EVO
0.38
AUD
0.00
(0.00%)
0.06EPS
10.76P/E
127.18MMarket Cap
Mar 02Next Earn
2014 Y
2016 Y
2017 Y
2018 Y
2019 Y
2020 Y
2021 Y
2022 Y
2023 Y
2024 Y
2025 Y
Revenue per Share
- -
2.92
3.2
3.34
0.54
0.47
0.34
0.12
0.13
0.14
0.19
Basic EPS, GAAP
- -
0.33
0.34
-0.09
-1.18
-0.12
- -
-0.28
0.06
0.05
0.07
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Dividend per Share
- -
0.08
0.18
0.17
0.04
- -
- -
0.04
0.04
0.06
0.07
Book Value per Share
- -
3.39
3.55
3.27
1.07
0.72
0.83
0.51
0.53
0.58
0.61
Tangible Book Value per Share
- -
-0.64
-0.91
-1.06
-0.98
-0.12
-0.18
0.1
0.12
-0.03
0.02
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
132
47
47
48
86
116
154
160
160
183
184
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
- -
137
151
159
46
54
52
20
21
25
35
Operating Margin (%)
- -
16.6
16.36
11.57
-177.57
-133.05
-163.24
-206.39
-144.82
-164.53
-162.77
Depreciation Expense
- -
2
3
3
3
14
15
14
4
4
6
Net Income, GAAP
- -
16
16
-4
-102
-13
1
-44
9
10
12
Effective Tax Rate (%)
- -
26.17
29.02
- -
- -
- -
49.66
- -
24.85
28.35
30.22
Profit Margin (%)
- -
11.39
10.48
-2.65
-220.39
-24.44
1.43
-222.12
43.36
39.34
35.79
Working Capital
- -
9
-30
-29
-30
6
11
6
15
-9
3
LT Debt
- -
46
20
32
25
220
251
70
72
112
131
Total Equity
- -
161
169
157
52
101
132
82
84
106
124
Return on Invested Capital (%)
- -
- -
8.37
- -
- -
- -
-11.76
- -
-13.79
-14.95
-15.66
Return on Capital (%)
- -
- -
8.52
- -
- -
- -
0.63
- -
5.54
5.11
5.17
Return on Common Equity (%)
- -
- -
9.64
-2.59
-97.53
-17.45
0.64
-41.19
10.73
10.51
10.83

Capital Structure

NZD

•

in mil. unless spec.
No data availableFinancial data will appear here once available

Working Capital

NZD

•

in mil. unless spec.
No data availableFinancial data will appear here once available

Growth Rates

NZD

•

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
- -
7.64%
17%
Free Cash Flow
- -
- -
- -
Net Income, GAAP
- -
-1,245.38%
24.29%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
- -
-0.56%
36.61%
Total Cash Common Dividend
- -
- -
16.24%

Semi-annual Revenue

NZD

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

H1
H2
FY
2023
- -
- -
21
2024
- -
- -
25
2025
- -
- -
35

Semi-annual Earnings Per Share

NZD

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

H1
H2
FY
2023
- -
- -
0.06
2024
- -
- -
0.05
2025
- -
- -
0.07

Semi-annual Dividends Per Share

NZD

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

H1
H2
FY
2023
- -
- -
0.04
2024
- -
- -
0.06
2025
- -
- -
0.07

Company Description

CEO
Christopher John Scott
Full Time Employees
1,100
Sector
Consumer services
Industry
Other consumer services
Address
M1 Connect Business Hub Helensvale QLD Australia 4212
IPO Date
Dec 5, 2014
Business
Embark Education Group Limited operates as a provider of early childhood education and care services in Australia. The company owns, operates, and manages early childhood education centers under various brands, offering comprehensive childcare and early learning programs. Its core services include licensed daycare, preschool education, before- and after-school care, and vacation care programs. Embark's operations span multiple states across Australia, serving families with a focus on high-quality educational outcomes and child development. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, Embark has expanded its footprint through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Recent major developments include the acquisition of multiple early education centers, such as the Parkhurst Early Learning Centre in Queensland, adding significant licensed places and expanding its portfolio to approximately 40 centers nationwide. In 2025, the company announced a conditional off-market takeover bid for Mayfield Childcare Limited, aiming to further consolidate its presence in the Australian early childhood education sector. Embark also divested its New Zealand operations in 2022 to focus exclusively on the Australian market, marked by a re-domicile and delisting from the NZX to concentrate on growth within Australia. Embark's strategic initiatives emphasize scaling through acquisitions to increase market share and operational efficiency, supported by a management approach that empowers individual centers with operational autonomy backed by central support. This strategy has driven strong financial performance, with notable profit growth in recent reporting periods underpinned by acquisitions and cost management. The company also engages in partnerships that complement its educational and care offerings, enhancing family support services. This positions Embark Education Group Limited as a leading early childhood education provider within Australia, known for its comprehensive service offerings, strategic growth through acquisitions, and a strong commitment to quality educational outcomes for children.