Afya Limited
AFYAConsumer DefensiveNASDAQEducation & Training Services · Last scanned Jun 3, 2026
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Daily timeframeAfya Limited operates as a medical education group in Brazil. With a market capitalization of $1.28B, it sits in small-cap territory. The company operates in three segments: Undergraduate, Continuing Education, and Medical Practice Solutions.
Market Cap
$1.28B
Beta
0.39
P/E (TTM)
8.73
P/E (Fwd)
6.90
EPS (TTM)
$1.65
EPS (Fwd)
$2.09
ROE
16.8%
ROA
8.3%
Cash
$1.33B
Total Debt
$3.20B
Free CF
$525.2M
52W Change
-19.7%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Afya Limited carries $3.20B in total debt against $1.33B in cash reserves — debt is roughly 2.4x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. The company generates $525.2M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. ROE of 16.8% points to strong capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. An ROA of 8.2% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has grown from $2.33B (2022) to $3.70B (2025), reflecting a 59% increase over the period.
With a beta below 0.7, Afya Limited typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing AFYA's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.