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* 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: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Shanghai Gench Education Group's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Shanghai Gench Education Group's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai Gench Education Group's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 FCF Margin % of 124.92% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Shanghai Gench Education Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai Gench Education Group ranks #24 out of 254 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 9.4%.
Is Shanghai Gench Education Group's FCF Margin % too high?
Shanghai Gench Education Group's current FCF Margin % is 124.92%. The Education industry median FCF Margin % is 9.19. Shanghai Gench Education Group's value of 124.92% is 1260% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai Gench Education Group ranks #24 out of 254 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 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai Gench Education Group's FCF Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Shanghai Gench Education Group ranks #24 out of 254 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Shanghai Gench Education Group in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 9.19. Shanghai Gench Education Group's value of 124.92% is 1260% 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 FCF Margin % for an Education company?
The median FCF Margin % among Education companies is 9.19, based on 254 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Shanghai Gench Education Group's current FCF Margin % of 124.92% is 1260% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Shanghai Gench Education Group and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median FCF Margin % is 9.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shanghai Gench Education Group's current FCF Margin % is 124.92%. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$3.48, compared to a current price of HK$2.48 — trading 28.7% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 124.92% and 1260% above the Education industry median of 9.19. Shanghai Gench Education Group's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Shanghai Gench Education Group (HKSE:01525), the current FCF Margin % is 124.92% as of Dec. 2025. 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$2.48 is trading 28.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$3.48.
GuruFocus considers Shanghai Gench Education Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01525:
FCF Margin %: 124.92%
GF Value™: HK$3.48 vs. price of HK$2.48 (28.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1260% above the Education median (#24 of 254)
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 Business Description
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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