Investing IdeasBrowse All StocksMarkets
Have your own idea? Try our Stock Screener
Header cover image

Australian (ASX) Education Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedJul 29, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies9
  • 7D3.2%
  • 3M-20.8%
  • 1Y-50.6%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Education Services industry has risen 3.2%, driven by gains from IDP Education of 2.8%. However, the industry is down 51% over the past year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 40% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 29 Jul 2026AU$1.1bAU$2.3b-AU$286,701,000.0010x-3.8x0.5x
Fri, 26 Jun 2026AU$1.1bAU$2.3b-AU$286,701,000.0010x-3.7x0.5x
Sun, 24 May 2026AU$1.2bAU$2.3b-AU$286,701,000.0012.3x-4.2x0.5x
Tue, 21 Apr 2026AU$1.6bAU$2.3b-AU$286,701,000.0012.4x-5.5x0.7x
Thu, 19 Mar 2026AU$1.7bAU$2.3b-AU$286,701,000.0012.1x-5.8x0.7x
Sat, 14 Feb 2026AU$2.2bAU$2.3bAU$115.2m12x19x0.9x
Mon, 12 Jan 2026AU$2.7bAU$2.3bAU$115.2m14.9x23.3x1.1x
Wed, 10 Dec 2025AU$2.5bAU$2.3bAU$115.2m14x21.9x1.1x
Fri, 07 Nov 2025AU$2.4bAU$2.3bAU$115.2m12.9x20.8x1x
Sun, 05 Oct 2025AU$3.0bAU$2.3bAU$115.2m13.1x26x1.3x
Tue, 02 Sep 2025AU$2.8bAU$2.3bAU$115.2m13.7x24.2x1.2x
Thu, 31 Jul 2025AU$2.2bAU$2.4bAU$79.3m13.8x27.6x0.9x
Sat, 28 Jun 2025AU$2.4bAU$2.4bAU$79.3m14.6x30.5x1x
Mon, 26 May 2025AU$3.7bAU$2.4bAU$75.3m14.5x49.5x1.6x
Wed, 23 Apr 2025AU$3.7bAU$2.4bAU$75.3m14.3x49.8x1.6x
Fri, 21 Mar 2025AU$4.2bAU$2.4bAU$75.3m15x56.2x1.8x
Sun, 16 Feb 2025AU$5.0bAU$2.5bAU$86.6m18.1x57.5x2x
Tue, 14 Jan 2025AU$4.8bAU$2.5bAU$88.8m17x54.2x1.9x
Thu, 12 Dec 2024AU$4.9bAU$2.5bAU$88.8m17.9x55.7x2x
Sat, 09 Nov 2024AU$5.5bAU$2.5bAU$87.7m17.8x63.2x2.2x
Mon, 07 Oct 2024AU$5.8bAU$2.5bAU$87.7m18.3x66.7x2.3x
Wed, 04 Sep 2024AU$6.2bAU$2.7bAU$74.4m17.5x83.7x2.3x
Fri, 02 Aug 2024AU$6.0bAU$2.7bAU$182.6m14.7x32.8x2.2x
Sun, 30 Jun 2024AU$5.9bAU$2.7bAU$182.9m14.3x32x2.2x
Tue, 28 May 2024AU$6.5bAU$2.7bAU$169.3m17.7x38.2x2.4x
Thu, 25 Apr 2024AU$6.3bAU$2.7bAU$168.7m17.5x37.1x2.3x
Sat, 23 Mar 2024AU$6.9bAU$2.7bAU$168.8m18.1x40.8x2.6x
Mon, 19 Feb 2024AU$7.3bAU$2.6bAU$150.9m34.8x48.7x2.8x
Wed, 17 Jan 2024AU$7.6bAU$2.6bAU$137.5m39.1x55x2.9x
Fri, 15 Dec 2023AU$7.4bAU$2.6bAU$137.8m38.5x53.4x2.9x
Sun, 12 Nov 2023AU$8.2bAU$2.6bAU$134.3m44x60.8x3.2x
Tue, 10 Oct 2023AU$7.7bAU$2.6bAU$134.4m39.9x57x3x
Thu, 07 Sep 2023AU$8.6bAU$2.6bAU$134.5m46.1x64.3x3.3x
Sat, 05 Aug 2023AU$8.6bAU$2.4bAU$97.9m29.8x87.6x3.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

87.6x


Total Market Cap: AU$8.6bTotal Earnings: AU$97.9mTotal Revenue: AU$2.4bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Australian Education Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 38x202420252026
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 3-year average PS ratio of 1.8x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 0.47x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • Total earnings for the Education Services industry have declined over the last three years, with the industry now making a loss overall.
  • Meanwhile revenues have remained mostly flat.
  • This means that although sales have remained flat, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.

Industry Comparison

How does Australian Education Services compare with similar industries?

AU Market1.47%
Consumer Discretionary-0.29%
Consumer Services2.09%
Education Services3.15%
Specialized Consumer Services0.32%
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$2.265.1%
+AU$30.6m		-37.0%PE637.3x
GEM G8 EducationAU$0.147.4%
+AU$7.7m		-83.9%PS0.1x
EDU EDU HoldingsAU$1.005.3%
+AU$6.3m		127.3%PE8.5x
3PL 3P LearningAU$0.321.6%
+AU$1.4m		-51.5%PE71x
NXD NextEd GroupAU$0.0821.2%
+AU$223.6k		-61.0%PS0.2x

Latest News

EDU
AU$1.00
EDU Holdings
7D
5.3%
1Y
127.3%
IEL
AU$2.26
IDP Education
7D
5.1%
1Y
-37.0%
Narrative Update • Jul 13

IEL: Share Buyback Will Support Future Re Rating Despite Index Removal

Analysts have trimmed their price target on IDP Education to A$4.21 from A$4.85, citing slightly higher discount rates, more measured revenue growth assumptions, modestly softer profit margin expectations, and a lower future P/E multiple in their refreshed models. What's in the News for IDP Education The Board of Directors of IDP Education authorized a share buyback plan on June 19, 2026, according to a buyback transaction announcement.
3PL
AU$0.32
3P Learning
7D
1.6%
1Y
-51.5%
NXD
AU$0.082
NextEd Group
7D
1.2%
1Y
-61.0%
KME
AU$0.45
Kip McGrath Education Centres
7D
-7.2%
1Y
-21.1%
GEM
AU$0.14
G8 Education
7D
7.4%
1Y
-83.9%
Narrative Update • Jun 18

GEM: Future Earnings Will Reflect Compressed Margins And Potential Repricing Opportunity

Analysts have reduced their price target for G8 Education to A$0.18 from A$0.38, citing updated assumptions for lower revenue growth, a slightly higher discount rate of 12.08%, a thinner profit margin profile, and a lower future P/E multiple estimate. What's in the News for G8 Education No recent news stories for G8 Education were identified in the provided sources.