China East Education Holdings (FRA:ZX3) Buyback Yield %: -0.88 (As of Aug. 21, 2026)

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FRA:ZX3 China East Education Holdings Ltd FRA:ZX3
87 GF Score
Price €0.43
GF Value €0.43
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is China East Education Holdings Buyback Yield %?

China East Education Holdings FRA:ZX3 -9.32% 87 Buyback Yield % is -0.88 as of Aug. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:ZX3 with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.43. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 66 Education companies, China East Education Holdings ranks worse than 68.18% on this metric.

Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.

China East Education Holdings's current buyback yield was -0.88%.


China East Education Holdings Buyback Yield % Related Terms


China East Education Holdings Buyback Yield % Historical Data

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China East Education Holdings Buyback Yield % Chart

China East Education Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Buyback Yield %
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China East Education Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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FRA:ZX3 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Buyback Yield % Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, China East Education Holdings's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


China East Education Holdings Buyback Yield % vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, China East Education Holdings's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China East Education Holdings's Buyback Yield % falls into.


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China East Education Holdings Buyback Yield % Calculation

Buyback yield is a measure of shareholder return.

China East Education Holdings's Buyback Yield for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) / Market Cap
=- (0 + 8.7) / 1516.370115
=-0.57%

China East Education Holdings's annualized Buyback Yield for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Buyback Yield=Net Issuance of Stock(TTM) / Market Cap
=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock) (TTM)** / Market Cap
=- (0 + 8.7) / 1516.370115
=-0.57%

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

** If the quarter corresponds to the year-end period, we will use the annual Repurchase of Stock and Issuance of Stock data .

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Buyback Yield % →
What does a Buyback Yield % of -0.88 mean?
China East Education Holdings (FRA:ZX3) has a Buyback Yield % of -0.88 as of Aug. 21, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on China East Education Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China East Education Holdings ranks #45 out of 66 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 68.2%.
Is China East Education Holdings' Buyback Yield % too high?
China East Education Holdings' current Buyback Yield % is -0.88. Based on the distribution chart, China East Education Holdings ranks #45 out of 66 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China East Education Holdings has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China East Education Holdings' Buyback Yield % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, China East Education Holdings ranks #45 out of 66 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places China East Education Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.11. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for an Education company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Education companies is 0.11, based on 66 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on China East Education Holdings and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China East Education Holdings's current Buyback Yield % is -0.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China East Education Holdings stock overvalued right now?
China East Education Holdings (FRA:ZX3) has a current Buyback Yield % of -0.88. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.43, compared to a current price of €0.43 — trading 0.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -0.88. China East Education Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China East Education Holdings (FRA:ZX3), the current Buyback Yield % is -0.88 as of Aug. 21, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is China East Education Holdings (FRA:ZX3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China East Education Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.43 is trading 0.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.43.

Key valuation signals for FRA:ZX3:

  • Buyback Yield %: -0.88
  • GF Value™: €0.43 vs. price of €0.43 (0.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ZX3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China East Education Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges 00667:Hong Kong
Address No. 1009 Xuelin Road, Vocational Education Town, Yaohai District, Anhui Province, Hefei, CHN
China East Education is the largest vocational training education provider in China in terms of average students enrolled. It was founded in 1988 and its business spans four segments: culinary arts, information & internet technology, auto services, and fashion & beauty. The company's on-campus student population exceeded 150,000 as of June 30, 2025. In 2024, China East Education's revenue breakdown by major businesses was 55% in culinary arts, 19% in information & internet technology, 22% in auto services.
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