China Education Group Holdings (HKSE:00839) Current Ratio: 0.69 (As of Feb. 2026) — 19% Below Median

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HKSE:00839 China Education Group Holdings Ltd HKSE:00839
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Price HK$1.87
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What is China Education Group Holdings Current Ratio?

China Education Group Holdings HKSE:00839 +1.08% 82 Current Ratio is 0.69 as of Feb. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 0.85. GuruFocus rates HKSE:00839 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$4.93 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 261 Education companies, China Education Group Holdings ranks worse than 80.46% on this metric.

The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. China Education Group Holdings's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.69.

China Education Group Holdings has a current ratio of 0.69. It indicates that the company may have difficulty meeting its current obligations. Low values, however, do not indicate a critical problem. If China Education Group Holdings has good long-term prospects, it may be able to borrow against those prospects to meet current obligations.

The historical rank and industry rank for China Education Group Holdings's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:00839' s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.69   Med: 0.85   Max: 3.56
Current: 0.69

During the past 11 years, China Education Group Holdings's highest Current Ratio was 3.56. The lowest was 0.69. And the median was 0.85.

HKSE:00839's Current Ratio is ranked worse than
80.46% of 261 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.47 vs HKSE:00839: 0.69

China Education Group Holdings  (HKSE:00839) Current Ratio Explanation

The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.

Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.

The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.

If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.


China Education Group Holdings Current Ratio Related Terms


China Education Group Holdings Current Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Education Group Holdings's Current Ratio can be seen below:

* 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 Education Group Holdings Current Ratio Chart

China Education Group Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Current Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.69 0.81 0.85 0.75 0.77

China Education Group Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
Current Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.77 0.75 0.70 0.77 0.69

HKSE:00839 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Current Ratio Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, China Education Group Holdings's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current 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 Education Group Holdings Current Ratio vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, China Education Group Holdings's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Education Group Holdings's Current Ratio falls into.


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China Education Group Holdings Current Ratio Calculation

The current ratio is mainly used to give an idea of the company's ability to pay back its short-term liabilities with its short-term assets.

China Education Group Holdings's Current Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Current Ratio (A: Aug. 2025 )=Total Current Assets (A: Aug. 2025 )/Total Current Liabilities (A: Aug. 2025 )
=8621.726/11264.325
=0.77

China Education Group Holdings's Current Ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Current Ratio (Q: Feb. 2026 )=Total Current Assets (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Total Current Liabilities (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=7234.129/10543.358
=0.69

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Current Ratio →
What does a Current Ratio of 0.69 mean?
China Education Group Holdings (HKSE:00839) has a Current Ratio of 0.69 as of Feb. 2026. This is 19% below median its historical median of 0.85. Over the past decade, China Education Group Holdings' Current Ratio has ranged from 0.69 to 3.56. According to the industry distribution chart, China Education Group Holdings ranks #210 out of 261 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 80.5%.
Is China Education Group Holdings' Current Ratio too high?
China Education Group Holdings' current Current Ratio of 0.69 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.69 to a high of 3.56. The Education industry median Current Ratio is 1.47. China Education Group Holdings' value of 0.69 is 53.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Education Group Holdings ranks #210 out of 261 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Education Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Education Group Holdings' Current Ratio compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, China Education Group Holdings ranks #210 out of 261 companies for Current Ratio. This places China Education Group Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.47. China Education Group Holdings' value of 0.69 is 53.1% below this benchmark. Historically, China Education Group Holdings' own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.69 to 3.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.85 vs. the industry median of 1.47, China Education Group Holdings has consistently been below 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 Current Ratio for an Education company?
The median Current Ratio among Education companies is 1.47, based on 261 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. China Education Group Holdings's current Current Ratio of 0.69 is 53.1% below 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Education industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Education Group Holdings's current Current Ratio is 0.69, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 0.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Education Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Education Group Holdings (HKSE:00839) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$4.93, compared to a current price of HK$1.87 — trading 62.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 0.69, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 0.85 and 53.1% below the Education industry median of 1.47. China Education Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Education Group Holdings (HKSE:00839), the current Current Ratio is 0.69 as of Feb. 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 Education Group Holdings (HKSE:00839) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Education Group Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$1.87 is trading 62.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$4.93. GuruFocus considers China Education Group Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:00839:

  • Current Ratio: 0.69 (19% below median its 10-year median of 0.85)
  • GF Value™: HK$4.93 vs. price of HK$1.87 (62.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 53.1% below the Education median (#210 of 261)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00839 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Education Group Holdings Business Description

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Address 4 4A Des Voeux Road Central, Room NO 1202, 12TH Floor, Standard Chartered Bank Building, Wanchai, Hong Kong, HKG
China Education Group Holdings Ltd is a ultra-large-scale private education group in China with 30 years of experience in higher education operations. CEG's schools offer both higher vocational education and secondary vocational education. The school network spans domestic China and overseas. CEG's full-time student enrollment was about 270,000 as of August 2024.
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