company background image
AFYA logo

Afya NasdaqGS:AFYA Stock Report

Last Price

US$17.68

Market Cap

US$1.6b

7D

6.5%

1Y

-9.9%

Updated

17 Feb, 2025

Data

Company Financials +

Afya Limited

NasdaqGS:AFYA Stock Report

Market Cap: US$1.6b

AFYA Stock Overview

Operates as a medical education group in Brazil. More details

AFYA fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation5/6
Future Growth5/6
Past Performance5/6
Financial Health4/6
Dividends0/6

Rewards

Trading at 45.8% below our estimate of its fair value

Earnings are forecast to grow 21.84% per year

Earnings grew by 63.3% over the past year

Trading at good value compared to peers and industry

Risk Analysis

No risks detected for AFYA from our risk checks.

Community Narratives

Create a narrative

Narratives bring a range of perspectives from our community.

NA
NateF
Community Contributor

AFYA Market Outlook

Afya Limited (NASDAQ: AFYA) is a Brazilian company specializing in medical education and digital health services. Sector: Education Industry: Medical Education Market Capitalization: $1.4b (small cap) Major Competitors: Afya Limited (NASDAQ: AFYA) is a prominent player in Brazil's medical education sector.
View narrative
US$14.86
FV
19.0% overvalued intrinsic discount
9.72%
Revenue growth p.a.
0users have liked this narrative
0users have commented on this narrative
4users have followed this narrative
25 days ago author updated this narrative
WA
Analyst Price Target
Consensus Narrative from 9 Analysts

Future Acquisitions Will Strengthen Brazil's Medical Education And Healthcare Services

Key Takeaways Strategic acquisitions and expansion in medical practice solutions are expected to enhance revenue, profitability, and operational efficiency. Strong cash flow and disciplined M&A strategy position Afya for sustained earnings and growth opportunities.
View narrative
US$19.75
FV
10.5% undervalued intrinsic discount
10.51%
Revenue growth p.a.
0users have liked this narrative
0users have commented on this narrative
3users have followed this narrative
19 days ago author updated this narrative

My Notes

Capture your thoughts, links and company narrative

Afya Limited Competitors

Universal Technical Institute

NYSE:UTI

US$1.5b

Youdao

NYSE:DAO

US$1.2b

KinderCare Learning Companies

NYSE:KLC

US$2.4b

Perdoceo Education

NasdaqGS:PRDO

US$1.9b

Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for Afya
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUS$17.68
52 Week HighUS$22.24
52 Week LowUS$14.52
Beta0.91
1 Month Change12.33%
3 Month Change8.67%
1 Year Change-9.89%
3 Year Change29.62%
5 Year Change-32.13%
Change since IPO-26.61%

Recent News & Updates

Is There An Opportunity With Afya Limited's (NASDAQ:AFYA) 48% Undervaluation?

Jan 16
Is There An Opportunity With Afya Limited's (NASDAQ:AFYA) 48% Undervaluation?

Should You Be Adding Afya (NASDAQ:AFYA) To Your Watchlist Today?

Dec 13
Should You Be Adding Afya (NASDAQ:AFYA) To Your Watchlist Today?

Afya Continues To Be An Opportunity Even After Brazil's Depreciation

Nov 30

Recent updates

Is There An Opportunity With Afya Limited's (NASDAQ:AFYA) 48% Undervaluation?

Jan 16
Is There An Opportunity With Afya Limited's (NASDAQ:AFYA) 48% Undervaluation?

Should You Be Adding Afya (NASDAQ:AFYA) To Your Watchlist Today?

Dec 13
Should You Be Adding Afya (NASDAQ:AFYA) To Your Watchlist Today?

Afya Continues To Be An Opportunity Even After Brazil's Depreciation

Nov 30

Afya (NASDAQ:AFYA) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Nov 17
Afya (NASDAQ:AFYA) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Investors Holding Back On Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA)

Nov 03
Investors Holding Back On Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA)

Returns At Afya (NASDAQ:AFYA) Are On The Way Up

Oct 18
Returns At Afya (NASDAQ:AFYA) Are On The Way Up

Afya: Q2 2024 Was Not Surprising, Still An Opportunity Despite New Info On Market Supply

Aug 29

Here's Why Afya (NASDAQ:AFYA) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Aug 29
Here's Why Afya (NASDAQ:AFYA) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Is It Time To Consider Buying Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA)?

Aug 15
Is It Time To Consider Buying Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA)?

Afya (NASDAQ:AFYA) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Jul 17
Afya (NASDAQ:AFYA) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA) Shares Could Be 43% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Jun 20
Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA) Shares Could Be 43% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Afya's Results Are Improving And The Market Is Undervaluing It

Jun 06

Do Afya's (NASDAQ:AFYA) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

May 14
Do Afya's (NASDAQ:AFYA) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

AFYA: Mr Market Is Mistaken

Apr 29

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA)?

Apr 27
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA)?

Afya (NASDAQ:AFYA) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Apr 09
Afya (NASDAQ:AFYA) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Afya Is Performing Well And Is A Buy

Mar 19

Are Investors Undervaluing Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA) By 39%?

Mar 17
Are Investors Undervaluing Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA) By 39%?

Be Wary Of Afya (NASDAQ:AFYA) And Its Returns On Capital

Feb 10
Be Wary Of Afya (NASDAQ:AFYA) And Its Returns On Capital

Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA) Not Lagging Market On Growth Or Pricing

Jan 21
Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA) Not Lagging Market On Growth Or Pricing

Should You Think About Buying Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA) Now?

Jan 03
Should You Think About Buying Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA) Now?

These 4 Measures Indicate That Afya (NASDAQ:AFYA) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Dec 07
These 4 Measures Indicate That Afya (NASDAQ:AFYA) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Afya (NASDAQ:AFYA) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital

Nov 02
Afya (NASDAQ:AFYA) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital

What Does Afya Limited's (NASDAQ:AFYA) Share Price Indicate?

Sep 20
What Does Afya Limited's (NASDAQ:AFYA) Share Price Indicate?

Does Afya (NASDAQ:AFYA) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Aug 17
Does Afya (NASDAQ:AFYA) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Afya GAAP EPS of R$1.12, revenue of R$598.16M; reaffirms FY22 guidance

Aug 23

White Brook Capital - AFYA Ltd: Cheap Stock, Good Business, Inherent Growth

Jul 28

Afya: Margin And Organic Growth Struggles Remain Top Of Mind

Apr 14

Afya On A Grey Price Area

Dec 25

Afya: The Longer-Term Growth Story Remains Intact

Sep 19

Afya to acquire UNIGRANRIO for R$700M

May 27

Here's Why I Think Afya (NASDAQ:AFYA) Is An Interesting Stock

Apr 04
Here's Why I Think Afya (NASDAQ:AFYA) Is An Interesting Stock

Is Afya Limited's (NASDAQ:AFYA) ROE Of 11% Impressive?

Mar 09
Is Afya Limited's (NASDAQ:AFYA) ROE Of 11% Impressive?

Is Afya (NASDAQ:AFYA) Using Too Much Debt?

Feb 16
Is Afya (NASDAQ:AFYA) Using Too Much Debt?

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA)

Jan 29
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA)

Shareholder Returns

AFYAUS Consumer ServicesUS Market
7D6.5%4.7%1.5%
1Y-9.9%17.3%22.4%

Return vs Industry: AFYA underperformed the US Consumer Services industry which returned 17.3% over the past year.

Return vs Market: AFYA underperformed the US Market which returned 22.4% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is AFYA's price volatile compared to industry and market?
AFYA volatility
AFYA Average Weekly Movement4.5%
Consumer Services Industry Average Movement9.0%
Market Average Movement5.9%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market18.1%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.0%

Stable Share Price: AFYA has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.

Volatility Over Time: AFYA's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
1999n/aVirgilio Deloy Gibbonwww.afya.com.br

Afya Limited operates as a medical education group in Brazil. The company operates through three segments: Undergrad, Continuing Education, and Digital Services. It offers educational products and services, including medical schools, medical residency preparatory courses, graduate courses, and other programs to lifelong medical learners enrolled across its distribution network, as well as to third-party medical schools.

Afya Limited Fundamentals Summary

How do Afya's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
AFYA fundamental statistics
Market capUS$1.60b
Earnings (TTM)US$101.69m
Revenue (TTM)US$558.81m

15.7x

P/E Ratio

2.9x

P/S Ratio

Is AFYA overvalued?

See Fair Value and valuation analysis

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
AFYA income statement (TTM)
RevenueR$3.19b
Cost of RevenueR$1.20b
Gross ProfitR$1.99b
Other ExpensesR$1.41b
EarningsR$579.64m

Last Reported Earnings

Sep 30, 2024

Next Earnings Date

Mar 13, 2025

Earnings per share (EPS)6.42
Gross Margin62.39%
Net Profit Margin18.20%
Debt/Equity Ratio51.7%

How did AFYA perform over the long term?

See historical performance and comparison

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/02/17 11:57
End of Day Share Price 2025/02/14 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.

Analysis Model and Snowflake

Details of the analysis model used to generate this report is available on our Github page, we also have guides on how to use our reports and tutorials on Youtube.

Learn about the world class team who designed and built the Simply Wall St analysis model.

Industry and Sector Metrics

Our industry and section metrics are calculated every 6 hours by Simply Wall St, details of our process are available on Github.

Analyst Sources

Afya Limited is covered by 16 analysts. 8 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Fred MendesBofA Global Research
Flavio YoshidaBofA Global Research
Valeria PariniBradesco S.A. Corretora de Títulos e Valores Mobiliários