(ACAD) AcadeMedia (publ) - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: ST • Country: Sweden • Currency: SEK • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: SE0007897079

Education, Schools, Preschools, Training, Services

ACAD EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of ACAD over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-03": 1.5299993918015, "2020-06": 1.7010552244253, "2020-09": 0.87000000956044, "2020-12": 1.2599994694739, "2021-03": 1.7905761037252, "2021-06": 1.6999141543352, "2021-09": 0.93999981200004, "2021-12": 1.7600003027958, "2022-03": 1.4699996775485, "2022-06": 1.5483091331357, "2022-09": 0.7300001320213, "2022-12": 1.1600002128441, "2023-03": 1.6, "2023-06": 1.9509885166331, "2023-09": 0.5900002569356, "2023-12": 1.0099999523585, "2024-03": 2.0500009534888, "2024-06": 2.3407227475009, "2024-09": 0.79000017775004, "2024-12": 1.7600007865925, "2025-03": 2.3800000987552, "2025-06": null,

ACAD Revenue

Revenue of ACAD over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-03: 3194, 2020-06: 3155, 2020-09: 2565, 2020-12: 3343, 2021-03: 3508, 2021-06: 3551, 2021-09: 2829, 2021-12: 3651, 2022-03: 3696, 2022-06: 3709, 2022-09: 2983, 2022-12: 3896, 2023-03: 4075, 2023-06: 3969, 2023-09: 3369, 2023-12: 4329, 2024-03: 4502, 2024-06: 4856, 2024-09: 3780, 2024-12: 4903, 2025-03: 4961, 2025-06: null,

Description: ACAD AcadeMedia (publ)

AcadeMedia AB (publ) is a leading independent education provider operating in Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands, and Germany, offering a range of educational services through its four main segments: Preschool & International, Compulsory Schools, Upper Secondary School, and Adult Education. The companys diverse portfolio includes preschools, compulsory schools, primary schools, upper secondary schools, and adult education units, catering to a broad student base.

From a financial perspective, AcadeMedias market capitalization stands at approximately 8.8 billion SEK, indicating a significant presence in the education services sector. The companys price-to-earnings ratio is around 12.10, suggesting a relatively stable valuation. Additionally, the return on equity (RoE) is 11.88%, indicating a decent return for shareholders. To further analyze the companys performance, key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, operating margin, and student enrollment numbers could be examined. For instance, a high revenue growth rate and increasing student enrollment could be indicative of a strong market position.

Some potential KPIs to evaluate AcadeMedias performance include: student retention rates, average revenue per student, and capacity utilization rates across its various educational institutions. For example, a high student retention rate could indicate a strong reputation and quality of education, while a high average revenue per student could suggest a premium pricing strategy. Furthermore, analyzing the companys geographic diversification and segment-wise performance could provide insights into its growth prospects and areas of focus.

To make informed investment decisions, it is essential to monitor AcadeMedias financial performance, operational metrics, and industry trends. By examining KPIs such as those mentioned above, investors can gain a deeper understanding of the companys strengths, weaknesses, and growth potential, ultimately informing their investment strategies.

ACAD Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 922m
Sub-Industry Education Services
IPO / Inception

ACAD Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 44.9
Fundamental 85.7%
Dividend Rating 50.8
Rel. Strength 32.0
Analysts -
Fair Price Momentum 90.87 SEK
Fair Price DCF 699.36 SEK

ACAD Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 2.17%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.04%
Annual Growth 5y 3.13%
Payout Consistency 97.9%
Payout Ratio 33.0%

ACAD Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 74.9%
Growth Correlation 12m 93.6%
Growth Correlation 5y 7.1%
CAGR 5y 8.72%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.17
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.25
Alpha 50.47
Beta 0.207
Volatility 25.63%
Current Volume 42k
Average Volume 20d 81.7k
Stop Loss 84.8 (-3.1%)
Signal -0.17

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 6.0

Net Income (749.0m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 1.11b TTM)
FCFTA 0.16 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 3.25pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue -15.15% (prev -18.80%; Δ 3.66pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.17 (>3.0%) and CFO 3.80b > Net Income 749.0m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (11.74b) to EBITDA (4.04b) ratio: 2.91 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 0.43 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (101.3m) change vs 12m ago -3.45% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 30.22% (prev 22.95%; Δ 7.27pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 81.63% (prev 69.83%; Δ 11.79pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio 2.29 (EBITDA TTM 4.04b / Interest Expense TTM 741.0m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 0.65

(A) -0.13 = (Total Current Assets 2.12b - Total Current Liabilities 4.92b) / Total Assets 22.17b
(B) 0.17 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 3.81b / Total Assets 22.17b
(C) 0.07 = EBIT TTM 1.70b / Avg Total Assets 22.66b
(D) 0.40 = Book Value of Equity 6.29b / Total Liabilities 15.88b
Total Rating: 0.65 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 85.70

1. Piotroski 6.0pt = 1.0
2. FCF Yield 30.40% = 5.0
3. FCF Margin 18.74% = 4.68
4. Debt/Equity 0.57 = 2.34
5. Debt/Ebitda 0.88 = 1.92
6. ROIC - WACC 29.90% = 12.50
7. RoE 11.88% = 0.99
8. Rev. Trend 72.42% = 3.62
9. Rev. CAGR 10.18% = 1.27
10. EPS Trend 33.12% = 0.83
11. EPS CAGR 15.41% = 1.54

What is the price of ACAD shares?

As of August 17, 2025, the stock is trading at SEK 87.50 with a total of 42,024 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.63%, over one month by -0.23%, over three months by +6.32% and over the past year by +56.39%.

Is AcadeMedia (publ) a good stock to buy?

Yes, based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, AcadeMedia (publ) (ST:ACAD) is currently (August 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 85.70 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of ACAD is around 90.87 SEK . This means that ACAD is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 3.85%.

Is ACAD a buy, sell or hold?

AcadeMedia (publ) has no consensus analysts rating.

What are the forecasts/targets for the ACAD price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 92.5 5.7%
Analysts Target Price - -
ValueRay Target Price 99 13.1%

ACAD Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 922.5m (8.80b SEK * 0.1048 SEK.USD)
Market Cap SEK = 8.80b (8.80b SEK * 1.0 SEK.SEK)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 971.0m SEK (last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 12.1282
P/S = 0.4692
P/B = 1.4052
Beta = 0.776
Revenue TTM = 18.50b SEK
EBIT TTM = 1.70b SEK
EBITDA TTM = 4.04b SEK
Long Term Debt = 1.54b SEK (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 2.03b SEK (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 3.57b SEK (Calculated: Short Term 2.03b + Long Term 1.54b)
Net Debt = 11.74b SEK (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 11.40b SEK (8.80b + Debt 3.57b - CCE 971.0m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 2.29 (Ebit TTM 1.70b / Interest Expense TTM 741.0m)
FCF Yield = 30.40% (FCF TTM 3.47b / Enterprise Value 11.40b)
FCF Margin = 18.74% (FCF TTM 3.47b / Revenue TTM 18.50b)
Net Margin = 4.05% (Net Income TTM 749.0m / Revenue TTM 18.50b)
Gross Margin = 30.22% ((Revenue TTM 18.50b - Cost of Revenue TTM 12.91b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.81 (Enterprise Value 11.40b / Book Value Of Equity 6.29b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 4.96% (Interest Expense 177.0m / Debt 3.57b)
Taxrate = 23.39% (from yearly Income Tax Expense: 193.0m / 825.0m)
NOPAT = 1.30b (EBIT 1.70b * (1 - 23.39%))
Current Ratio = 0.43 (Total Current Assets 2.12b / Total Current Liabilities 4.92b)
Debt / Equity = 0.57 (Debt 3.57b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 6.29b)
Debt / EBITDA = 0.88 (Net Debt 11.74b / EBITDA 4.04b)
Debt / FCF = 1.03 (Debt 3.57b / FCF TTM 3.47b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 6.30b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 3.38% (Net Income 749.0m, Total Assets 22.17b )
RoE = 11.88% (Net Income TTM 749.0m / Total Stockholder Equity 6.30b)
RoCE = 21.61% (Ebit 1.70b / (Equity 6.30b + L.T.Debt 1.54b))
RoIC = 35.82% (NOPAT 1.30b / Invested Capital 3.62b)
WACC = 5.92% (E(8.80b)/V(12.37b) * Re(6.78%)) + (D(3.57b)/V(12.37b) * Rd(4.96%) * (1-Tc(0.23)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: -40.0 | Cagr: -0.85%
Discount Rate = 6.78% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + ERP 8.05%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 78.97% ; FCFE base≈3.23b ; Y1≈3.38b ; Y5≈3.95b
Fair Price DCF = 699.4 (DCF Value 69.24b / Shares Outstanding 99.0m; 5y FCF grow 5.26% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 72.42 | Revenue CAGR: 10.18%
Revenue Growth Correlation: 25.51%
EPS Correlation: 33.12 | EPS CAGR: 15.41%
EPS Growth Correlation: 53.39%

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