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Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited (ASX:KME)

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Current share price for KME : $0.720 0 (0%)+
Announcement
Release
11 Aug 2026 10:17AM
Price at Release
$0.720
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Summary
Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited (KME) is a leading operator in the K-12 tutoring sector in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, with a total of 433 centres. The company's financial performance has shown sustained growth, with revenue increasing at approximately a 9% compound annual growth rate to $30.1 million in FY26. KME operates on a franchise model, with franchise fees comprising around 60% of its revenue mix. The company has been focusing on technology-led growth, particularly through the KipLearn platform, which supports online and blended learning. Despite a slight decrease in lesson volumes, disciplined cost management has maintained a stable EBITDA margin of approximately 25%. The company has a debt-free balance sheet, enhancing its strategic flexibility and capacity for reinvestment. A new leadership team is in place to drive further expansion and operational improvements.
Key Points
  • Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited operates 433 tutoring centres across ANZ and UK.
  • The company achieved a 9% CAGR in revenue to $30.1 million by FY26.
  • Franchise fees account for 60% of KME's revenue.
  • The KipLearn platform is central to KME's technology-driven growth strategy.
  • The company maintains a debt-free balance sheet, providing strategic flexibility.
  • New leadership aims to drive network expansion and operational efficiency.
  • EBITDA margin remains stable at around 25% despite lower lesson volumes.
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