Shanghai Gench Education Group (HKSE:01525) EBITDA Margin %: 37.12% (As of Dec. 2025) — 25% Below Median

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HKSE:01525 Shanghai Gench Education Group Ltd HKSE:01525
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What is Shanghai Gench Education Group EBITDA Margin %?

Shanghai Gench Education Group HKSE:01525 +2.90% 80 EBITDA Margin % is 37.12% as of Dec. 2025, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 49.56. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01525 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$3.48 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 255 Education companies, Shanghai Gench Education Group ranks better than 89.8% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Shanghai Gench Education Group's EBITDA for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$193 Mil. Shanghai Gench Education Group's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$520 Mil. Therefore, Shanghai Gench Education Group's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 37.12%.


Shanghai Gench Education Group  (HKSE:01525) EBITDA Margin % Explanation

EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.


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Shanghai Gench Education Group EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shanghai Gench Education Group's EBITDA Margin % 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.
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Shanghai Gench Education Group EBITDA Margin % Chart

Shanghai Gench Education Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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Shanghai Gench Education Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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HKSE:01525 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Shanghai Gench Education Group's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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.


Shanghai Gench Education Group EBITDA Margin % vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Shanghai Gench Education Group's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai Gench Education Group's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Shanghai Gench Education Group EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Shanghai Gench Education Group's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=515.923/1109.791
=46.49 %

Shanghai Gench Education Group's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=192.935/519.809
=37.12 %

* 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.

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What does a EBITDA Margin % of 37.12% mean?
Shanghai Gench Education Group (HKSE:01525) has a EBITDA Margin % of 37.12% as of Dec. 2025. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Shanghai Gench Education Group and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 49.56. Over the past decade, Shanghai Gench Education Group's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 44.15 to 58.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai Gench Education Group ranks #26 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 10.2%.
Is Shanghai Gench Education Group's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Shanghai Gench Education Group's current EBITDA Margin % of 37.12% is 25% below median its 10-year median of 49.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 44.15 to a high of 58.55. The Education industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.95. Shanghai Gench Education Group's value of 37.12% is 166.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai Gench Education Group ranks #26 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shanghai Gench Education Group has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai Gench Education Group's EBITDA Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Shanghai Gench Education Group ranks #26 out of 255 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Shanghai Gench Education Group in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.95. Shanghai Gench Education Group's value of 37.12% is 166.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Shanghai Gench Education Group's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 44.15 to 58.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.56 vs. the industry median of 13.95, Shanghai Gench Education Group 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 EBITDA Margin % for an Education company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Education companies is 13.95, based on 255 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Shanghai Gench Education Group's current EBITDA Margin % of 37.12% is 166.1% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Shanghai Gench Education Group and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 13.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shanghai Gench Education Group's current EBITDA Margin % is 37.12%, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 49.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai Gench Education Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Gench Education Group (HKSE:01525) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$3.48, compared to a current price of HK$2.48 — trading 28.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 37.12%, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 49.56 and 166.1% above the Education industry median of 13.95. Shanghai Gench Education Group's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Shanghai Gench Education Group (HKSE:01525), the current EBITDA Margin % is 37.12% 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 Shanghai Gench Education Group (HKSE:01525) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Gench Education Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$2.48 is trading 28.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$3.48. GuruFocus considers Shanghai Gench Education Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01525:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 37.12% (25% below median its 10-year median of 49.56)
  • GF Value™: HK$3.48 vs. price of HK$2.48 (28.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 166.1% above the Education median (#26 of 255)

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Shanghai Gench Education Group Business Description

Address No. 1111, Huchenghuan Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, CHN
Shanghai Gench Education Group Ltd and its subsidiaries are engaged in providing undergraduate education and junior college educations. The group generates its revenue from tuition fees, boarding fees, and other education-related services. Geographically, the company generates all of its revenue from the People's Republic of China.
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