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Australian (ASX) Education Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedNov 25, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies9
  • 7D-0.7%
  • 3M1.3%
  • 1Y-51.0%
  • YTDn/a

Last week, the Education Services industry hasn't moved much but IDP Education is up 3.9% in that time. Unfortunately though, the industry is down 51% over the past 12 months. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 24% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the Australian Education Services Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 27 Nov 2025AU$2.4bAU$2.3bAU$115.2m12.5x20.6x1x
Sat, 25 Oct 2025AU$2.8bAU$2.3bAU$115.2m12.8x24x1.2x
Mon, 22 Sep 2025AU$2.7bAU$2.3bAU$115.2m13.3x23.2x1.1x
Wed, 20 Aug 2025AU$2.5bAU$2.4bAU$79.3m14.4x32.1x1.1x
Fri, 18 Jul 2025AU$2.2bAU$2.4bAU$79.3m13.7x27.7x0.9x
Sun, 15 Jun 2025AU$2.4bAU$2.4bAU$79.3m13.4x29.8x1x
Tue, 13 May 2025AU$4.2bAU$2.4bAU$75.3m14.1x55.4x1.7x
Thu, 10 Apr 2025AU$3.7bAU$2.4bAU$75.3m14.1x49.7x1.6x
Sat, 08 Mar 2025AU$4.1bAU$2.4bAU$83.4m15.3x48.7x1.7x
Mon, 03 Feb 2025AU$5.3bAU$2.5bAU$88.8m18.1x59.4x2.1x
Wed, 01 Jan 2025AU$5.0bAU$2.5bAU$88.8m17x56.7x2x
Fri, 29 Nov 2024AU$5.1bAU$2.5bAU$87.7m17.7x58.6x2.1x
Sun, 27 Oct 2024AU$5.4bAU$2.5bAU$87.7m17.5x61.5x2.2x
Tue, 24 Sep 2024AU$5.9bAU$2.5bAU$87.9m17.2x66.7x2.3x
Thu, 22 Aug 2024AU$5.9bAU$2.7bAU$131.5m16.1x45x2.2x
Sat, 20 Jul 2024AU$5.7bAU$2.7bAU$182.9m15.1x31.1x2.1x
Mon, 17 Jun 2024AU$6.0bAU$2.7bAU$182.8m14.2x32.7x2.2x
Wed, 15 May 2024AU$6.1bAU$2.7bAU$169.1m17.8x36.1x2.3x
Fri, 12 Apr 2024AU$6.3bAU$2.7bAU$168.8m17.8x37.3x2.3x
Sun, 10 Mar 2024AU$7.0bAU$2.7bAU$169.0m17.7x41.5x2.6x
Tue, 06 Feb 2024AU$6.9bAU$2.5bAU$135.6m39x51x2.7x
Thu, 04 Jan 2024AU$7.3bAU$2.6bAU$137.9m37.1x52.8x2.8x
Sat, 02 Dec 2023AU$7.9bAU$2.6bAU$137.3m42.8x57.9x3.1x
Mon, 30 Oct 2023AU$7.7bAU$2.6bAU$134.2m40.7x57.3x3x
Wed, 27 Sep 2023AU$7.7bAU$2.6bAU$134.6m40.4x57.5x3x
Fri, 25 Aug 2023AU$8.9bAU$2.5bAU$119.8m29.8x74.4x3.5x
Sun, 23 Jul 2023AU$8.3bAU$2.4bAU$98.7m29.8x83.6x3.5x
Tue, 20 Jun 2023AU$8.5bAU$2.3bAU$102.9m29.8x82.4x3.6x
Thu, 18 May 2023AU$9.3bAU$2.3bAU$105.6m29.8x88.4x4x
Sat, 15 Apr 2023AU$9.7bAU$2.3bAU$106.3m29.8x91.1x4.1x
Mon, 13 Mar 2023AU$9.7bAU$2.3bAU$100.4m29.8x96.7x4.2x
Wed, 08 Feb 2023AU$10.7bAU$2.1bAU$61.0m31.5x175x5x
Fri, 06 Jan 2023AU$9.8bAU$2.1bAU$60.1m30.1x162.7x4.6x
Sun, 04 Dec 2022AU$9.8bAU$2.2bAU$59.2m27.7x165x4.5x
Price to Earnings Ratio

165x


Total Market Cap: AU$9.8bTotal Earnings: AU$59.2mTotal Revenue: AU$2.2bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Australian Education Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 62.8x202320242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the Australian Education Services industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 20.6x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 62.9x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.6x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.0x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Education Services industry have grown 25% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 2.9% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Comparison

How does Australian Education Services compare with similar industries?

AU Market0.92%
Consumer Discretionary0.09%
Consumer Services-0.27%
Education Services-0.66%
Specialized Consumer Services0.76%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
IEL IDP EducationAU$5.113.9%
+AU$52.9m		-59.2%PE31.9x
GEM G8 EducationAU$0.712.2%
+AU$11.2m		-47.0%PE7.7x
3PL 3P LearningAU$0.644.9%
+AU$8.2m		-24.7%PE831.7x
AKG Academies Australasia GroupAU$0.1320.5%
+AU$3.0m		6.0%PS0.4x
EVO Embark Early EducationAU$0.650.8%
+AU$917.4k		-17.7%PE11.3x

Latest News

EVO
AU$0.65
Embark Early Education
7D
0.8%
1Y
-17.7%

Embark Early Education (ASX:EVO) Will Pay A Dividend Of A$0.015

Nov 24
Embark Early Education (ASX:EVO) Will Pay A Dividend Of A$0.015
GEM
AU$0.71
G8 Education
7D
2.2%
1Y
-47.0%

GEM: Strengthening Occupancy Rates Will Support Recovery Despite Short-Term Uncertainty

Analysts have lowered their price target for G8 Education from A$1.49 to A$1.06, citing concerns about the challenging operating environment and uncertainties related to potential liabilities. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary from market analysts reflects a balanced yet cautious stance toward G8 Education, with a mix of optimism regarding long-term fundamentals and concern over current operational and legal challenges.
IEL
AU$5.11
IDP Education
7D
3.9%
1Y
-59.2%

IEL: Future Dividend Outlook Will Support Continued Market Confidence

Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for IDP Education, reducing the fair value estimate from $7.70 to $7.64. This change is due to minor adjustments in discount rates and profit margin expectations.
AKG
AU$0.13
Academies Australasia Group
7D
20.5%
1Y
6.0%

It Looks Like Academies Australasia Group Limited's (ASX:AKG) CEO May Expect Their Salary To Be Put Under The Microscope

Nov 14
It Looks Like Academies Australasia Group Limited's (ASX:AKG) CEO May Expect Their Salary To Be Put Under The Microscope
EDU
AU$0.63
EDU Holdings
7D
-0.8%
1Y
632.6%

It's Down 28% But EDU Holdings Limited (ASX:EDU) Could Be Riskier Than It Looks

Nov 06
It's Down 28% But EDU Holdings Limited (ASX:EDU) Could Be Riskier Than It Looks
NXD
AU$0.33
NextEd Group
7D
-18.8%
1Y
209.5%

NextEd Group Limited (ASX:NXD) Looks Just Right With A 26% Price Jump

Nov 01
NextEd Group Limited (ASX:NXD) Looks Just Right With A 26% Price Jump
KME
AU$0.52
Kip McGrath Education Centres
7D
-7.1%
1Y
6.1%
3PL
AU$0.64
3P Learning
7D
4.9%
1Y
-24.7%