China Chunlai Education Group Co (HKSE:01969) EBITDA Margin %: 47.50% (As of Feb. 2026) — 29% Below Median

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HKSE:01969 China Chunlai Education Group Co Ltd HKSE:01969
79 GF Score
Price HK$1.10
GF Value HK$5.58
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is China Chunlai Education Group Co EBITDA Margin %?

China Chunlai Education Group Co HKSE:01969 -9.84% 79 EBITDA Margin % is 47.50% as of Feb. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 66.78. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01969 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$5.58 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 256 Education companies, China Chunlai Education Group Co ranks better than 91.41% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. China Chunlai Education Group Co's EBITDA for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was HK$514 Mil. China Chunlai Education Group Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was HK$1,082 Mil. Therefore, China Chunlai Education Group Co's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 47.50%.


China Chunlai Education Group Co  (HKSE:01969) 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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China Chunlai Education Group Co EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Chunlai Education Group Co's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:

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China Chunlai Education Group Co EBITDA Margin % Chart

China Chunlai Education Group Co Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
EBITDA Margin %
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China Chunlai Education Group Co Semi-Annual Data
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HKSE:01969 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, China Chunlai Education Group Co'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.


China Chunlai Education Group Co EBITDA Margin % vs Education Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where China Chunlai Education Group Co's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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China Chunlai Education Group Co EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

China Chunlai Education Group Co's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Aug. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Aug. 2025 )
=1297.073/1953.706
=66.39 %

China Chunlai Education Group Co's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=514.102/1082.33
=47.50 %

* 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 47.50% mean?
China Chunlai Education Group Co (HKSE:01969) has a EBITDA Margin % of 47.50% as of Feb. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on China Chunlai Education Group Co and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 66.78. Over the past decade, China Chunlai Education Group Co's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 49.26 to 83.11. According to the industry distribution chart, China Chunlai Education Group Co ranks #22 out of 256 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 8.6%.
Is China Chunlai Education Group Co's EBITDA Margin % too high?
China Chunlai Education Group Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 47.50% is 29% below median its 10-year median of 66.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 49.26 to a high of 83.11. The Education industry median EBITDA Margin % is 14.49. China Chunlai Education Group Co's value of 47.50% is 227.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Chunlai Education Group Co ranks #22 out of 256 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Chunlai Education Group Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Chunlai Education Group Co's EBITDA Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, China Chunlai Education Group Co ranks #22 out of 256 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places China Chunlai Education Group Co in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 14.49. China Chunlai Education Group Co's value of 47.50% is 227.8% above this benchmark. Historically, China Chunlai Education Group Co's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 49.26 to 83.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 66.78 vs. the industry median of 14.49, China Chunlai Education Group Co 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 14.49, based on 256 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. China Chunlai Education Group Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 47.50% is 227.8% 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 China Chunlai Education Group Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 14.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Chunlai Education Group Co's current EBITDA Margin % is 47.50%, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 66.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Chunlai Education Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Chunlai Education Group Co (HKSE:01969) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$5.58, compared to a current price of HK$1.10 — trading 80.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 47.50%, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 66.78 and 227.8% above the Education industry median of 14.49. China Chunlai Education Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 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 China Chunlai Education Group Co (HKSE:01969), the current EBITDA Margin % is 47.50% 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 Chunlai Education Group Co (HKSE:01969) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Chunlai Education Group Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$1.10 is trading 80.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$5.58. GuruFocus considers China Chunlai Education Group Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01969:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 47.50% (29% below median its 10-year median of 66.78)
  • GF Value™: HK$5.58 vs. price of HK$1.10 (80.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 227.8% above the Education median (#22 of 256)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01969 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Chunlai Education Group Co Business Description

Address Beihai East Road, No. 66, Henan Province, Shangqiu, CHN, 476000
China Chunlai Education Group Co Ltd is an investment holding company. The company through its subsidiaries is engaged in the operation of private higher education institutions. The Company, and its subsidiaries and its consolidated affiliated entities are collectively referred to as the Group. It generates revenue from tuition fees and Boarding fees. Geographically, it derives revenue from China.
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