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EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Leader Education's Enterprise Value is HK$1,953.5 Mil.
Leader Education's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was HK$-148.2 Mil. Therefore, Leader Education's EV-to-FCF for today is -13.18.
The historical rank and industry rank for Leader Education's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01449'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -28.38 Med: -7.51 Max: 301.37
Current: -13.18
During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Leader Education was 301.37. The lowest was -28.38. And the median was -7.51.
HKSE:01449's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 200
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 9.795
vs HKSE:01449: -13.18
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.
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.
Leader Education's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Leader Education's share price for today is HK$0.755.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Leader Education's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was HK$-0.127.
* 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.
Leader Education EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Leader Education EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Leader Education's EV-to-FCF 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.
HKSE:01449 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: EV-to-FCF Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Leader Education'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.
Leader Education EV-to-FCF vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Leader Education's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Leader Education's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Leader Education's current Enterprise Value is HK$1,953.5 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Leader Education's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was HK$-148.2 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.
Leader Education (HKSE:01449) has a EV-to-FCF of -13.18 as of Aug. 12, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Leader Education and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Leader Education ranks #999999 out of 200 companies in the Education industry.
Is Leader Education's EV-to-FCF too high?
Leader Education's current EV-to-FCF is -13.18. Based on the distribution chart, Leader Education ranks #999999 out of 200 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Leader Education has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Leader Education's EV-to-FCF compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Leader Education ranks #999999 out of 200 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Leader Education in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.80. 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 9.80, based on 200 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. 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 Leader Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 9.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Leader Education's current EV-to-FCF is -13.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Leader Education stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leader Education (HKSE:01449) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.35, compared to a current price of HK$0.76 — trading 115.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -13.18. Leader Education's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 11 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 Leader Education (HKSE:01449), the current EV-to-FCF is -13.18 as of Aug. 12, 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 Leader Education (HKSE:01449) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leader Education stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.76 is trading 115.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.35.
GuruFocus considers Leader Education to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01449:
EV-to-FCF: -13.18
GF Value™: HK$0.35 vs. price of HK$0.76 (115.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01449 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Leader Education Ltd is engaged in providing private higher education services in the People's Republic of China. The school is a degree-granting private formal university-level education institution that offers undergraduate majors in a wide range of subject areas, including engineering, management, economics, literature, and arts. It operates in one segment, being the provision of private higher education services in the PRC.
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