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About Afya Limited
Afya Limited operates as a medical education group in Brazil. Valued at $1.27B, AFYA is a small-cap name in its sector. The company operates in three segments: Undergraduate, Continuing Education, and Medical Practice Solutions.
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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. Annual free cash flow of $525.2M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. Return on equity stands at 16.8%, which is strong for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. 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.