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HKSE:01598'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0 Max: 13.19
Current: 13.19
During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of China 21st Century Education Group was 13.19. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.
HKSE:01598's EV-to-FCF is not ranked
in the Education industry.
Industry Median: 8.91
vs HKSE:01598: 13.19
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 21st Century Education Group (HKSE:01598) 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 21st Century Education Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
China 21st Century Education Group's share price for today is HK$0.111.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China 21st Century Education Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2024 was HK$0.035.
* 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 21st Century Education Group EV-to-FCF Related Terms
China 21st Century 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.
China 21st Century Education Group EV-to-FCF Chart
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, China 21st Century 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.
China 21st Century Education Group EV-to-FCF vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, China 21st Century Education Group's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China 21st Century Education Group's EV-to-FCF falls into.
China 21st Century Education Group's current Enterprise Value is HK$1,122.8 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China 21st Century Education Group's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2024 was HK$85.1 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 21st Century Education Group (HKSE:01598) has a EV-to-FCF of 13.19 as of Aug. 21, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on China 21st Century Education Group and its competitors.
Is China 21st Century Education Group's EV-to-FCF too high?
China 21st Century Education Group's current EV-to-FCF is 13.19. The Education industry median EV-to-FCF is 8.91. China 21st Century Education Group's value of 13.19 is 48% above this industry median. Overall, China 21st Century Education Group has a GF Score™ of 4/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China 21st Century Education Group's EV-to-FCF compare to EDU and LRN?
China 21st Century Education Group's EV-to-FCF of 13.19 can be compared against companies in the Education industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 8.91. China 21st Century Education Group's value of 13.19 is 48% above this benchmark. 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. China 21st Century Education Group's current EV-to-FCF of 13.19 is 48% 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 21st Century 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. China 21st Century Education Group's current EV-to-FCF is 13.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China 21st Century Education Group stock overvalued right now?
China 21st Century Education Group (HKSE:01598) has a current EV-to-FCF of 13.19. The current EV-to-FCF is 13.19 and 48% above the Education industry median of 8.91. China 21st Century Education Group's overall GF Score™ is 4/100. 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 21st Century Education Group (HKSE:01598), the current EV-to-FCF is 13.19 as of Aug. 21, 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.
China 21st Century Education Group Ltd is a large well-established private education service provider based in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. It provides clients with customized services and solutions based on individual demand, including the preschool students in its kindergartens, the high school students in its high schools as well as the junior college, technical secondary school and continuing education students enrolled in its colleges. The group operated within one geographical segment because all of its revenue was generated in Mainland China.
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