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China East Education HoldingsFRA:ZX3 53 Cash Ratio is 1.39 as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 1.43. GuruFocus rates FRA:ZX3 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.42 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 259 Education companies, China East Education Holdings ranks better than 71.81% on this metric.
China East Education Holdings has a Cash Ratio of 1.39. It generally indicates that the company is able to cover all short-term debt and still have cash remaining.
The historical rank and industry rank for China East Education Holdings's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:ZX3'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.52 Med: 1.43 Max: 2.75
Current: 1.39
During the past 10 years, China East Education Holdings's highest Cash Ratio was 2.75. The lowest was 0.52. And the median was 1.43.
FRA:ZX3's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 71.81% of 259
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 0.78
vs FRA:ZX3: 1.39
China East Education Holdings (FRA:ZX3) Cash Ratio Explanation
The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.
The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.
In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
China East Education Holdings Cash Ratio Related Terms
China East Education Holdings Cash Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, China East Education Holdings's Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Ratio 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 Cash Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, China East Education Holdings's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China East Education Holdings's Cash Ratio falls into.
* 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.
China East Education Holdings (FRA:ZX3) has a Cash Ratio of 1.39 as of Dec. 2025. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on China East Education Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.43. Over the past decade, China East Education Holdings' Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 2.75. According to the industry distribution chart, China East Education Holdings ranks #73 out of 259 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 28.2%.
Is China East Education Holdings' Cash Ratio too high?
China East Education Holdings' current Cash Ratio of 1.39 is near median its 10-year median of 1.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.52 to a high of 2.75. The Education industry median Cash Ratio is 0.78. China East Education Holdings' value of 1.39 is 78.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China East Education Holdings ranks #73 out of 259 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China East Education Holdings has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China East Education Holdings' Cash Ratio compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, China East Education Holdings ranks #73 out of 259 companies for Cash Ratio. This puts China East Education Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.78. China East Education Holdings' value of 1.39 is 78.2% above this benchmark. Historically, China East Education Holdings' own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.52 to 2.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.43 vs. the industry median of 0.78, China East Education Holdings has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Ratio for an Education company?
The median Cash Ratio among Education companies is 0.78, based on 259 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. China East Education Holdings's current Cash Ratio of 1.39 is 78.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on China East Education Holdings and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China East Education Holdings's current Cash Ratio is 1.39, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.43. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China East Education Holdings (FRA:ZX3) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.42, compared to a current price of €0.49 — trading 17.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 1.39, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.43 and 78.2% above the Education industry median of 0.78. China East Education Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China East Education Holdings (FRA:ZX3), the current Cash Ratio is 1.39 as of Dec. 2025. 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.49 is trading 17.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.42.
GuruFocus considers China East Education Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:ZX3:
Cash Ratio: 1.39 (near median its 10-year median of 1.43)
GF Value™: €0.42 vs. price of €0.49 (17.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 78.2% above the Education median (#73 of 259)
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 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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