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The historical rank and industry rank for Shanghai Gench Education Group's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01525'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -55.3 Med: 5.04 Max: 10.16
Current: 2.26
During the past 10 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Shanghai Gench Education Group was 10.16. The lowest was -55.30. And the median was 5.04.
HKSE:01525's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 84.42% of 199
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 8.91
vs HKSE:01525: 2.26
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.
Shanghai Gench Education Group (HKSE:01525) 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.
Shanghai Gench Education Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Shanghai Gench Education Group's share price for today is HK$2.435.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Shanghai Gench Education Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$0.669.
* 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.
Shanghai Gench Education Group EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Shanghai Gench Education Group 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:01525 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: EV-to-FCF Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Shanghai Gench Education Group'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.
Shanghai Gench Education Group EV-to-FCF vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Shanghai Gench Education Group's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai Gench Education Group's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Shanghai Gench Education Group's current Enterprise Value is HK$818 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Shanghai Gench Education Group's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$362 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.
Shanghai Gench Education Group (HKSE:01525) has a EV-to-FCF of 2.26 as of Aug. 22, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Shanghai Gench Education Group and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 5.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai Gench Education Group ranks #31 out of 199 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 15.6%.
Is Shanghai Gench Education Group's EV-to-FCF too high?
Shanghai Gench Education Group's current EV-to-FCF of 2.26 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 5.04. The Education industry median EV-to-FCF is 8.91. Shanghai Gench Education Group's value of 2.26 is 74.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai Gench Education Group ranks #31 out of 199 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shanghai Gench Education Group has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai Gench Education Group's EV-to-FCF compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Shanghai Gench Education Group ranks #31 out of 199 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Shanghai Gench Education Group in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 8.91. Shanghai Gench Education Group's value of 2.26 is 74.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.04 vs. the industry median of 8.91, Shanghai Gench Education Group 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 8.91, based on 199 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. Shanghai Gench Education Group's current EV-to-FCF of 2.26 is 74.6% 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 Shanghai Gench Education Group and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 8.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shanghai Gench Education Group's current EV-to-FCF is 2.26, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 5.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai Gench Education Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Gench Education Group (HKSE:01525) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$3.51, compared to a current price of HK$2.44 — trading 30.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 2.26, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 5.04 and 74.6% below the Education industry median of 8.91. Shanghai Gench Education Group's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 4 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 Shanghai Gench Education Group (HKSE:01525), the current EV-to-FCF is 2.26 as of Aug. 22, 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 Shanghai Gench Education Group (HKSE:01525) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Gench Education Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$2.44 is trading 30.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$3.51.
GuruFocus considers Shanghai Gench Education Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01525:
EV-to-FCF: 2.26 (55% below median its 10-year median of 5.04)
GF Value™: HK$3.51 vs. price of HK$2.44 (30.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 74.6% below the Education median (#31 of 199)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01525 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shanghai Gench Education Group Ltd and its subsidiaries are engaged in providing undergraduate education and junior college educations. The group generates its revenue from tuition fees, boarding fees, and other education-related services. Geographically, the company generates all of its revenue from the People's Republic of China.
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