The company manages its capital structure with a stable debt-to-equity ratio ranging between 0.62 and 0.75 over the last ten quarters, supported by an asset base that grew to $9.5 billion by 2026Q1.
| Total Current Assets | 2.2B | 1.94B | 1.59B | 1.2B | 1.64B | 1.21B | 1.41B | 1.11B | 133.5M | 60.48M |
| Cash & Short-Term Investments | 1.32B | 1.12B | 911.01M | 553.03M | 1.09B | 748.56M | 1.05B | 943.21M | 62.26M | 25.49M |
| Cash Only | 1.32B | 1.12B | 911.01M | 553.03M | 1.09B | 748.56M | 1.05B | 943.21M | 62.26M | 25.49M |
| Short-Term Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Accounts Receivable | 815.26M | 753.47M | 621.62M | 546.44M | 480.64M | 403.93M | 302.32M | 125.44M | 58.45M | 31.13M |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 72.8 | 75.87 | 68.67 | 69.35 | 75.32 | 85.75 | 91.86 | 61 | 63.88 | 52.6 |
| Inventory | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.38M | 12.19M | 11.83M | 7.51M | 3.93M | 1.11M | 448K |
| Days Inventory Outstanding | - | - | - | 0.45 | 5.18 | 6.62 | 6.31 | 4.65 | 2.42 | 1.32 |
| Other Current Assets | 65.37M | 62.92M | 57.15M | 102.66M | 51.74M | 42.53M | 50.63M | 164.62M | 11.12M | 3.41M |
| Total Non-Current Assets | 7.31B | 7.41B | 7.24B | 6.38B | 5.56B | 5.24B | 3.39B | 1.8B | 784.92M | 43.15M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | 1.58B | 1.61B | 1.5B | 1.38B | 1.23B | 1.08B | 679.46M | 413.6M | 65.76M | 32.48M |
| Fixed Asset Turnover | 2.38x | 2.25x | 2.20x | 2.09x | 1.89x | 1.59x | 1.77x | 1.81x | 5.08x | 6.65x |
| Goodwill | 1.51B | 1.53B | 1.53B | 1.33B | 1.26B | 1.18B | 810.66M | 459.41M | 169.53M | 0 |
| Intangible Assets | 4B | 4.06B | 4.01B | 3.46B | 2.78B | 2.72B | 1.76B | 852.93M | 512.93M | 4.73M |
| Long-Term Investments | 282.33M | 81.46M | 54.44M | 51.83M | 53.91M | 48.48M | 51.41M | 45.63M | 26.31M | 3.26M |
| Other Non-Current Assets | 127.96M | 137.96M | 151.82M | 156.83M | 234.32M | 207.75M | 76.09M | 19.32M | 36.69M | 5.94M |
| Total Assets | 9.51B | 9.35B | 8.83B | 7.58B | 7.2B | 6.45B | 4.79B | 2.91B | 918.42M | 103.63M |
| Asset Turnover | 0.40x | 0.39x | 0.37x | 0.38x | 0.32x | 0.27x | 0.25x | 0.26x | 0.36x | 2.08x |
| Asset Growth % | 33.37% | 5.93% | 16.42% | 5.35% | 11.67% | 34.51% | 64.57% | 217.12% | 786.29% | - |
| Total Current Liabilities | 1.23B | 883.6M | 1.14B | 1.06B | 905.69M | 766.51M | 589.38M | 333.23M | 182.33M | 51.94M |
| Accounts Payable | 132.49M | 123.52M | 128.08M | 108.22M | 333.19M | 298.95M | 224.16M | 149.51M | 8.1M | 6.74M |
| Days Payables Outstanding | 56.87 | 35 | 38.46 | 35.59 | 141.49 | 167.28 | 188.24 | 176.69 | 17.6 | 19.83 |
| Short-Term Debt | 185.28M | 116.38M | 363.55M | 179.25M | 207.38M | 143.2M | 117.67M | 53.61M | 26.8M | 1.16M |
| Deferred Revenue (Current) | 563.12M | 157.96M | 0 | 0 | 133.05M | 114.58M | 63.84M | 36.86M | 13.74M | 8.25M |
| Other Current Liabilities | 405.76M | 155.74M | 361.45M | 514.14M | 157.24M | 146.46M | 84.19M | 47.9M | 108.99M | 24.14M |
| Current Ratio | 1.78x | 2.20x | 1.39x | 1.14x | 1.81x | 1.57x | 2.38x | 3.34x | 0.73x | 1.16x |
| Quick Ratio | 1.78x | 2.20x | 1.39x | 1.14x | 1.79x | 1.56x | 2.37x | 3.32x | 0.73x | 1.16x |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 15.93 | - | - | 34.21 | -60.99 | -74.91 | -90.07 | -111.05 | 48.7 | 34.09 |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 3.55B | 3.58B | 3.38B | 2.88B | 3.04B | 2.68B | 1.37B | 465.5M | 145.73M | 4.92M |
| Long-Term Debt | 1.97B | 1.99B | 1.83B | 1.62B | 1.74B | 1.3B | 576M | 6.75M | 51.03M | 2.66M |
| Capital Lease Obligations | 3.99B | 1.01B | 932.76M | 837.67M | 737.07M | 689.13M | 385.73M | 261.82M | 0 | 0 |
| Deferred Tax Liabilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Non-Current Liabilities | 570.89M | 578.84M | 614.4M | 423.71M | 568.93M | 687.35M | 408.21M | 196.93M | 94.7M | 2.26M |
| Total Liabilities | 4.78B | 4.46B | 4.52B | 3.94B | 3.95B | 3.45B | 1.96B | 798.73M | 328.06M | 56.86M |
| Total Debt | 3.16B | 3.12B | 3.17B | 2.68B | 2.71B | 2.16B | 1.14B | 344.87M | 77.83M | 3.82M |
| Net Debt | 1.85B | 1.99B | 2.26B | 2.12B | 1.62B | 1.41B | 96.33M | -598.34M | 15.57M | -21.67M |
| Debt / Equity | 0.67x | 0.64x | 0.74x | 0.73x | 0.84x | 0.72x | 0.40x | 0.16x | 0.13x | 0.08x |
| Debt / EBITDA | 2.10x | 2.62x | 2.61x | 2.53x | 3.10x | 3.63x | 2.41x | 1.24x | 0.73x | 0.07x |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.23x | 1.68x | 1.86x | 2.01x | 1.85x | 2.37x | 0.20x | -2.15x | 0.15x | -0.40x |
| Interest Coverage | 2.55x | 2.41x | 2.77x | 2.11x | 2.48x | 2.56x | 22.33x | 15.21x | 40.12x | 47.35x |
| Total Equity | 4.73B | 4.89B | 4.31B | 3.64B | 3.25B | 3B | 2.83B | 2.11B | 590.35M | 46.76M |
| Equity Growth % | 50.45% | 13.41% | 18.32% | 12.09% | 8.34% | 5.87% | 34.07% | 258.04% | 1162.47% | - |
| Book Value per Share | 52.46 | 53.56 | 47.29 | 40.24 | 36.14 | 31.88 | 30.26 | 27.74 | 6.73 | 0.53 |
| Total Shareholders' Equity | 4.69B | 4.85B | 4.27B | 3.6B | 3.2B | 2.95B | 2.78B | 2.07B | 501.98M | 46.11M |
| Common Stock | 16.79K | 16.99K | 17K | 17K | 17K | 17K | 17K | 17K | 315M | 66.48M |
| Retained Earnings | 2.55B | 2.63B | 2.01B | 1.38B | 1B | 631.32M | 407.99M | 115.92M | 52.58M | 40.31M |
| Treasury Stock | -368.21M | -305.86M | -273.95M | -299.15M | -304.95M | -152.63M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Accumulated OCI | 211.34M | 202.71M | 187.5M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.72M | 115.92M | 59.81M | 43.21M |
| Minority Interest | 41.14M | 39.37M | 40.63M | 41.51M | 51.32M | 51.87M | 51.56M | 48.63M | 88.37M | 651K |
Regulatory seat expansion risk
According to the latest quarterly balance sheet data, Afya has grown total assets from $7.6 billion in 2023Q4 to $9.5 billion in 2026Q1, reflecting a consistent, albeit decelerating, expansion strategy that prioritizes asset accumulation to support its long-term medical education ecosystem and digital health platform integration.
The steady increase in total assets suggests that management continues to deploy capital into the business, likely through both organic campus development and strategic acquisitions. Investors should monitor whether this asset growth continues to generate commensurate returns on invested capital as the Brazilian medical education market approaches a more saturated phase.
Based on reported financial statements, Afya's debt-to-equity ratio has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 0.62 and 0.75 over the last ten quarters, indicating that management is utilizing debt strategically to fund growth while maintaining a disciplined approach to its overall capital structure and leverage profile.
The company's ability to maintain a consistent D/E ratio despite significant asset expansion suggests that internal cash generation is effectively offsetting the need for excessive external financing. This leverage profile appears sustainable, provided that the core undergraduate medical segment continues to deliver the predictable cash flows necessary for debt servicing.
As indicated by the provided balance sheet figures, goodwill has risen from $1.3 billion in 2023Q4 to $1.5 billion in 2026Q1, representing a significant portion of the asset base and highlighting the company's reliance on inorganic growth to secure its competitive position in the medical education sector.
The high concentration of goodwill warrants close scrutiny, as it implies that a substantial portion of the company's book value is tied to the premium paid for past acquisitions. If regulatory shifts or competitive pressures diminish the value of these acquired assets, the company could face future impairment risks that would negatively impact its equity position.
Data from recent filings shows that Afya's cash position has improved significantly, rising from $553.0 million in 2023Q4 to $1.3 billion in 2026Q1, providing a robust liquidity buffer that enhances the company's ability to navigate potential regulatory shocks or pursue opportunistic investments in the digital health space.
The strengthening cash position, coupled with a current ratio of 1.78 as of 2026Q1, suggests that the company is well-positioned to meet its short-term obligations without relying on external credit markets. This liquidity cushion is particularly important given the inherent volatility in working capital cycles associated with tuition collection and government-related receivables.
Based on the company's reported figures, equity has expanded from $3.6 billion in 2023Q4 to $4.7 billion in 2026Q1, primarily driven by the consistent accumulation of retained earnings, which underscores the underlying profitability and self-funding capacity of the core medical education business model over the observed period.
The steady growth in retained earnings indicates that the company is successfully converting its operational success into long-term shareholder value. This trend suggests a healthy balance sheet trajectory, as the company relies more on internally generated capital than on equity dilution to finance its ongoing expansion and strategic initiatives.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying AFYA stock.
As of 2025, Afya Limited (AFYA) had total assets of $9.35B including $1.94B in current assets.
Afya Limited (AFYA) carries total debt of $3.12B, offset by $1.12B in cash and short-term investments. Comparing total debt to cash helps evaluate the company's debt burden and net leverage.
Afya Limited (AFYA) has total shareholders' equity (book value) of $4.85B ($53.56 book value per share). Book value represents the net worth of the company belonging to common stock holders.
Afya Limited (AFYA) reported a current ratio of 2.20x. A current ratio above 1.0x indicates that the company has more current assets than current liabilities, suggesting sufficient short-term liquidity.