FRA:CML1'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.64 Med: 11.22 Max: 34.16
Current: 3.96
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of China Maple Leaf Educational Systems was 34.16. The lowest was 3.64. And the median was 11.22.
FRA:CML1's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 79.7% of 197
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 9.4
vs FRA:CML1: 3.96
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (FRA:CML1) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's share price for today is €0.0115.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was €0.013.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems EV-to-FCF Related Terms
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems EV-to-FCF 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 Maple Leaf Educational Systems EV-to-FCF Chart
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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 Maple Leaf Educational Systems EV-to-FCF vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's EV-to-FCF falls into.
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's current Enterprise Value is €143.8 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was €34.8 Mil.
* 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 Maple Leaf Educational Systems (FRA:CML1) has a EV-to-FCF of 4.13 as of Jul. 03, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on China Maple Leaf Educational Systems and its competitors. This is 63% below median its historical median of 11.22. Over the past decade, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' EV-to-FCF has ranged from 3.64 to 34.16. According to the industry distribution chart, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems ranks #40 out of 197 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 20.3%.
Is China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' EV-to-FCF too high?
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' current EV-to-FCF of 4.13 is 63% below median its 10-year median of 11.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.64 to a high of 34.16. The Education industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.40. China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' value of 4.13 is 56.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems ranks #40 out of 197 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems has a GF Score™ of 46/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' EV-to-FCF compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems ranks #40 out of 197 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places China Maple Leaf Educational Systems in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.40. China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' value of 4.13 is 56.1% below this benchmark. Historically, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 3.64 to 34.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.22 vs. the industry median of 9.40, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems 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 EV-to-FCF for an Education company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Education companies is 9.40, based on 197 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's current EV-to-FCF of 4.13 is 56.1% 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on China Maple Leaf Educational Systems and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 9.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's current EV-to-FCF is 4.13, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 11.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Maple Leaf Educational Systems stock overvalued right now?
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (FRA:CML1) has a current EV-to-FCF of 4.13. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.02, compared to a current price of €0.01 — trading 42.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 4.13, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 11.22 and 56.1% below the Education industry median of 9.40. China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (FRA:CML1), the current EV-to-FCF is 4.13 as of Jul. 03, 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 Maple Leaf Educational Systems (FRA:CML1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.01 is trading 42.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.02.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CML1:
EV-to-FCF: 4.13 (63% below median its 10-year median of 11.22)
GF Value™: €0.02 vs. price of €0.01 (42.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56.1% below the Education median (#40 of 197)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CML1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Business Description
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Ltd is mainly engaged in international school education in the PRC and other Asia Pacific countries. It operates international K-12 schools under three principal brands: "Maple Leaf" in China, delivering the World School Program; CIS in Singapore, offering the IB program; and KIS in Malaysia, providing the A-Level program. The company's reportable segments are as follows: (i) PRC Segment, (ii) Overseas Segment, including Singapore, Malaysia and other Asia Pacific countries. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Overseas Segment, mainly from Singapore. Revenue is generated from tuition and boarding fees, educational programs, textbook and materials sales, catering services, extracurricular activities, and related offerings.
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