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China East Education HoldingsFRA:ZX3 -4.07%53 Debt-to-Equity is 0.24 as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 0.27. 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 221 Education companies, China East Education Holdings ranks better than 57.92% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for China East Education Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:ZX3'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24 Med: 0.27 Max: 0.32
Current: 0.24
During the past 10 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of China East Education Holdings was 0.32. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.27.
FRA:ZX3's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 57.92% of 221
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 0.31
vs FRA:ZX3: 0.24
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
China East Education Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
China East Education Holdings Debt-to-Equity 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.
China East Education Holdings Debt-to-Equity Chart
FRA:ZX3 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, China East Education Holdings's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, China East Education Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China East Education Holdings's Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity of 0.24 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on China East Education Holdings and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 0.27. Over the past decade, China East Education Holdings' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.24 to 0.32. According to the industry distribution chart, China East Education Holdings ranks #93 out of 221 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 42.1%.
Is China East Education Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
China East Education Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.24 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 0.32. The Education industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31. China East Education Holdings' value of 0.24 is 22.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China East Education Holdings ranks #93 out of 221 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' Debt-to-Equity compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, China East Education Holdings ranks #93 out of 221 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts China East Education Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31. China East Education Holdings' value of 0.24 is 22.6% below this benchmark. Historically, China East Education Holdings' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.24 to 0.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.27 vs. the industry median of 0.31, China East Education 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 Debt-to-Equity for an Education company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Education companies is 0.31, based on 221 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. China East Education Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.24 is 22.6% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on China East Education Holdings and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China East Education Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.24, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 0.27. 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 €0.47 — trading 12.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.24, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.27 and 22.6% below the Education industry median of 0.31. 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 Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China East Education Holdings (FRA:ZX3), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.24 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 €0.47 is trading 12.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.42.
GuruFocus considers China East Education Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:ZX3:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.24 (11% below median its 10-year median of 0.27)
GF Value™: €0.42 vs. price of €0.47 (12.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22.6% below the Education median (#93 of 221)
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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