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EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Cathay Group Holdings's Enterprise Value is HK$-378.7 Mil.
Cathay Group Holdings's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$425.9 Mil. Therefore, Cathay Group Holdings's EV-to-FCF for today is -0.89.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cathay Group Holdings's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01981'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.66 Med: 4.4 Max: 111.28
Current: -0.89
During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Cathay Group Holdings was 111.28. The lowest was -5.66. And the median was 4.40.
HKSE:01981's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 94.97% of 199
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 8.91
vs HKSE:01981: -0.89
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.
Cathay Group Holdings (HKSE:01981) 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.
Cathay Group Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Cathay Group Holdings's share price for today is HK$0.655.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Cathay Group Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$0.203.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
HKSE:01981 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: EV-to-FCF Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Cathay Group Holdings's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Cathay Group Holdings EV-to-FCF vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cathay Group Holdings's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cathay Group Holdings's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Cathay Group Holdings's current Enterprise Value is HK$-378.7 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Cathay Group Holdings's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$425.9 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.
Cathay Group Holdings (HKSE:01981) has a EV-to-FCF of -0.89 as of Aug. 21, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Cathay Group Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cathay Group Holdings ranks #10 out of 199 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is Cathay Group Holdings' EV-to-FCF too high?
Cathay Group Holdings' current EV-to-FCF is -0.89. Based on the distribution chart, Cathay Group Holdings ranks #10 out of 199 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cathay Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cathay Group Holdings' EV-to-FCF compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Cathay Group Holdings ranks #10 out of 199 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Cathay Group Holdings in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 8.91. 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. 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 Cathay Group Holdings 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. Cathay Group Holdings's current EV-to-FCF is -0.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cathay Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Group Holdings (HKSE:01981) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.48, compared to a current price of HK$0.66 — trading 55.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -0.89. Cathay Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Cathay Group Holdings (HKSE:01981), the current EV-to-FCF is -0.89 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.
Is Cathay Group Holdings (HKSE:01981) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Group Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.66 is trading 55.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.48.
GuruFocus considers Cathay Group Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01981:
EV-to-FCF: -0.89
GF Value™: HK$1.48 vs. price of HK$0.66 (55.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01981 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cathay Group Holdings Inc is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in two reportable and operating segments, namely higher education (media and arts), vocational education and international education, which derives maximum revenue, and the entertainment and livestreaming e-commerce segment. Geographically, the group derives a majority of its revenue from Mainland China.
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