South China Vocational Education Group Co (HKSE:06913) EBITDA Margin %: 15.06% (As of Dec. 2025) — 70% Below Median

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HKSE:06913 South China Vocational Education Group Co Ltd HKSE:06913
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What is South China Vocational Education Group Co EBITDA Margin %?

South China Vocational Education Group Co HKSE:06913 +0.78% 60 EBITDA Margin % is 15.06% as of Dec. 2025, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 50.15. GuruFocus rates HKSE:06913 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.48 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 256 Education companies, South China Vocational Education Group Co ranks better than 67.58% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. South China Vocational Education Group Co's EBITDA for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$71.5 Mil. South China Vocational Education Group Co's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$475.0 Mil. Therefore, South China Vocational Education Group Co's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 15.06%.


South China Vocational Education Group Co  (HKSE:06913) 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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South China Vocational Education Group Co EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for South China Vocational Education Group Co'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.
* 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.

South China Vocational Education Group Co EBITDA Margin % Chart

South China Vocational Education Group Co Annual Data
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EBITDA Margin %
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South China Vocational Education Group Co Semi-Annual Data
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HKSE:06913 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, South China Vocational 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.


South China Vocational Education Group Co EBITDA Margin % vs Education Industry

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

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


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South China Vocational Education Group Co EBITDA Margin % Calculation

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

South China Vocational Education Group Co'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 )
=234.846/874.675
=26.85 %

South China Vocational Education Group Co's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=71.525/475.002
=15.06 %

* 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 15.06% mean?
South China Vocational Education Group Co (HKSE:06913) has a EBITDA Margin % of 15.06% 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 South China Vocational Education Group Co and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 50.15. Over the past decade, South China Vocational Education Group Co's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 26.78 to 59.46. According to the industry distribution chart, South China Vocational Education Group Co ranks #83 out of 256 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 32.4%.
Is South China Vocational Education Group Co's EBITDA Margin % too high?
South China Vocational Education Group Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 15.06% is 70% below median its 10-year median of 50.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.78 to a high of 59.46. The Education industry median EBITDA Margin % is 14.49. South China Vocational Education Group Co's value of 15.06% is 3.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, South China Vocational Education Group Co ranks #83 out of 256 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, South China Vocational Education Group Co has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does South China Vocational Education Group Co's EBITDA Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, South China Vocational Education Group Co ranks #83 out of 256 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts South China Vocational Education Group Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 14.49. South China Vocational Education Group Co's value of 15.06% is 3.9% above this benchmark. Historically, South China Vocational Education Group Co's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 26.78 to 59.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.15 vs. the industry median of 14.49, South China Vocational 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. South China Vocational Education Group Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 15.06% is 3.9% 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 South China Vocational 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. South China Vocational Education Group Co's current EBITDA Margin % is 15.06%, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 50.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is South China Vocational Education Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South China Vocational Education Group Co (HKSE:06913) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.48, compared to a current price of HK$0.13 — trading 72.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 15.06%, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 50.15 and 3.9% above the Education industry median of 14.49. South China Vocational Education Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 South China Vocational Education Group Co (HKSE:06913), the current EBITDA Margin % is 15.06% 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 South China Vocational Education Group Co (HKSE:06913) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, South China Vocational Education Group Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.13 is trading 72.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.48. GuruFocus considers South China Vocational Education Group Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:06913:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 15.06% (70% below median its 10-year median of 50.15)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.48 vs. price of HK$0.13 (72.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 3.9% above the Education median (#83 of 256)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:06913 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


South China Vocational Education Group Co Business Description

Address No. 492 Da Guan Zhong Road, Tianhe District, Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, CHN
South China Vocational Education Group Co Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is engaged in providing private higher vocational education in the People's Republic of China (PRC). The Group's two core schools, Lingnan Vocational and Technical College and Lingnan Modern Technician College in Guangzhou and Qingyuan, offer several majors, covering TMT industries such as Internet, e-commerce, telecommunications, software, and animation, as well as emerging industries such as the health industry.
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