Chen Lin Education Group Holdings (HKSE:01593) FCF Margin %: -7.15% (As of Feb. 2026)

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HKSE:01593 Chen Lin Education Group Holdings Ltd HKSE:01593
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Price HK$1.04
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What is Chen Lin Education Group Holdings FCF Margin %?

Chen Lin Education Group Holdings HKSE:01593 70 FCF Margin % is -7.15% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01593 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$1.63 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 255 Education companies, Chen Lin Education Group Holdings ranks better than 63.53% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Chen Lin Education Group Holdings's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was HK$-27.3 Mil. Chen Lin Education Group Holdings's Revenue for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was HK$381.7 Mil. Therefore, Chen Lin Education Group Holdings's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -7.15%.

As of today, Chen Lin Education Group Holdings's current FCF Yield % is 9.16%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Chen Lin Education Group Holdings's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:01593' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -97.94   Med: -6.76   Max: 47.69
Current: 14.12


During the past 9 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Chen Lin Education Group Holdings was 47.69%. The lowest was -97.94%. And the median was -6.76%.

HKSE:01593's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
63.53% of 255 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 9.11 vs HKSE:01593: 14.12


Chen Lin Education Group Holdings FCF Margin % Related Terms


Chen Lin Education Group Holdings FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chen Lin Education Group Holdings's FCF Margin % 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.

Chen Lin Education Group Holdings FCF Margin % Chart

Chen Lin Education Group Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -23.85 -23.39 -97.94 -68.05 -6.76

Chen Lin Education Group Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
FCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -163.54 50.53 -45.22 42.30 -7.15

HKSE:01593 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Chen Lin Education Group Holdings'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.


Chen Lin Education Group Holdings FCF Margin % vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Chen Lin Education Group Holdings's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Chen Lin Education Group Holdings's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Chen Lin Education Group Holdings FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Chen Lin Education Group Holdings's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Aug. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Aug. 2025 )
=-44.295/655.415
=-6.76 %

Chen Lin Education Group Holdings's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-27.279/381.676
=-7.15 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of -7.15% mean?
Chen Lin Education Group Holdings (HKSE:01593) has a FCF Margin % of -7.15% as of Feb. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Chen Lin Education Group Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chen Lin Education Group Holdings ranks #93 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 36.5%.
Is Chen Lin Education Group Holdings' FCF Margin % too high?
Chen Lin Education Group Holdings' current FCF Margin % is -7.15%. Based on the distribution chart, Chen Lin Education Group Holdings ranks #93 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chen Lin Education Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chen Lin Education Group Holdings' FCF Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Chen Lin Education Group Holdings ranks #93 out of 255 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Chen Lin Education Group Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 9.11. 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 9.11, based on 255 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. 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 Chen Lin Education Group Holdings and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median FCF Margin % is 9.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chen Lin Education Group Holdings's current FCF Margin % is -7.15%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chen Lin Education Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chen Lin Education Group Holdings (HKSE:01593) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.63, compared to a current price of HK$1.04 — trading 36.2% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -7.15%. Chen Lin Education Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 10 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 Chen Lin Education Group Holdings (HKSE:01593), the current FCF Margin % is -7.15% as of Feb. 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 Chen Lin Education Group Holdings (HKSE:01593) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chen Lin Education Group Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$1.04 is trading 36.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.63. GuruFocus considers Chen Lin Education Group Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01593:

  • FCF Margin %: -7.15%
  • GF Value™: HK$1.63 vs. price of HK$1.04 (36.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01593 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Chen Lin Education Group Holdings Business Description

Address No. 001, Xinjian Lianfu Dadao, Jiangxi, Nanchang, CHN
Chen Lin Education Group Holdings Ltd is engaged in the provision of private tertiary education services in the PRC. It specializes in full-system applied undergraduate education, vocational education, and quality high school education. The group derives revenue from Tuition fees, Boarding fees, Internship management fees, Tutoring and program management services, and others.
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