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The historical rank and industry rank for China Education Group Holdings's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:00839'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -417.87 Med: 17.58 Max: 238.88
Current: 27.4
During the past 11 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of China Education Group Holdings was 238.88. The lowest was -417.87. And the median was 17.58.
HKSE:00839's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 78.68% of 197
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 9.44
vs HKSE:00839: 27.40
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 Education Group Holdings (HKSE:00839) 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 Education Group Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
China Education Group Holdings's share price for today is HK$1.87.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Education Group Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was HK$0.305.
* 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 Education Group Holdings EV-to-FCF Related Terms
China Education Group Holdings 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.
HKSE:00839 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: EV-to-FCF Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, China Education Group Holdings'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 Education Group Holdings EV-to-FCF vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, China Education Group Holdings's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Education Group Holdings's EV-to-FCF falls into.
China Education Group Holdings's current Enterprise Value is HK$13,904 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Education Group Holdings's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was HK$507 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 Education Group Holdings (HKSE:00839) has a EV-to-FCF of 27.40 as of Jul. 24, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on China Education Group Holdings and its competitors. This is 56% above median its historical median of 17.58. According to the industry distribution chart, China Education Group Holdings ranks #155 out of 197 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 78.7%.
Is China Education Group Holdings' EV-to-FCF too high?
China Education Group Holdings' current EV-to-FCF of 27.40 is 56% above median its 10-year median of 17.58. The Education industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.44. China Education Group Holdings' value of 27.40 is 190.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Education Group Holdings ranks #155 out of 197 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Education Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Education Group Holdings' EV-to-FCF compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, China Education Group Holdings ranks #155 out of 197 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places China Education Group Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.44. China Education Group Holdings' value of 27.40 is 190.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.58 vs. the industry median of 9.44, China Education Group Holdings 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 EV-to-FCF for an Education company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Education companies is 9.44, 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 Education Group Holdings's current EV-to-FCF of 27.40 is 190.3% 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 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 Education Group Holdings and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 9.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Education Group Holdings's current EV-to-FCF is 27.40, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 17.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Education Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Education Group Holdings (HKSE:00839) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$4.93, compared to a current price of HK$1.87 — trading 62.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 27.40, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 17.58 and 190.3% above the Education industry median of 9.44. China Education Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 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 Education Group Holdings (HKSE:00839), the current EV-to-FCF is 27.40 as of Jul. 24, 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 Education Group Holdings (HKSE:00839) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Education Group Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$1.87 is trading 62.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$4.93.
GuruFocus considers China Education Group Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00839:
EV-to-FCF: 27.40 (56% above median its 10-year median of 17.58)
GF Value™: HK$4.93 vs. price of HK$1.87 (62.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 190.3% above the Education median (#155 of 197)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00839 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Education Group Holdings Business Description
China Education Group Holdings Ltd is a ultra-large-scale private education group in China with 30 years of experience in higher education operations. CEG's schools offer both higher vocational education and secondary vocational education. The school network spans domestic China and overseas. CEG's full-time student enrollment was about 270,000 as of August 2024.
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