China Science and Education Industry Group (HKSE:01756) FCF Margin %: -68.99% (As of Feb. 2026)

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HKSE:01756 China Science and Education Industry Group Ltd HKSE:01756
57 GF Score
Price HK$0.40
GF Value HK$0.84
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What is China Science and Education Industry Group FCF Margin %?

China Science and Education Industry Group HKSE:01756 +2.56% 57 FCF Margin % is -68.99% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01756 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.84 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 257 Education companies, China Science and Education Industry Group ranks worse than 82.1% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. China Science and Education Industry Group's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was HK$-606 Mil. China Science and Education Industry Group's Revenue for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was HK$878 Mil. Therefore, China Science and Education Industry Group's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -68.99%.

As of today, China Science and Education Industry Group's current FCF Yield % is -20.51%.

The historical rank and industry rank for China Science and Education Industry Group's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:01756' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -58.91   Med: -10.79   Max: 29.99
Current: -5.9


During the past 9 years, the highest FCF Margin % of China Science and Education Industry Group was 29.99%. The lowest was -58.91%. And the median was -10.79%.

HKSE:01756's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
82.1% of 257 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 9.16 vs HKSE:01756: -5.90


China Science and Education Industry Group FCF Margin % Related Terms


China Science and Education Industry Group FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Science and Education Industry Group'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.

China Science and Education Industry Group FCF Margin % Chart

China Science and Education Industry Group Annual Data
Trend Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -49.79 -10.79 11.70 7.22 20.95

China Science and Education Industry Group Semi-Annual Data
Aug17 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 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 -57.80 73.46 -22.46 64.14 -68.99

HKSE:01756 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, China Science and Education Industry 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.


China Science and Education Industry Group FCF Margin % vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, China Science and Education Industry Group's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Science and Education Industry Group's FCF Margin % falls into.


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China Science and Education Industry Group FCF Margin % Calculation

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

China Science and Education Industry Group'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 )
=330.474/1577.095
=20.95 %

China Science and Education Industry Group'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 )
=-605.537/877.735
=-68.99 %

* 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 -68.99% mean?
China Science and Education Industry Group (HKSE:01756) has a FCF Margin % of -68.99% as of Feb. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on China Science and Education Industry Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Science and Education Industry Group ranks #211 out of 257 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 82.1%.
Is China Science and Education Industry Group's FCF Margin % too high?
China Science and Education Industry Group's current FCF Margin % is -68.99%. Based on the distribution chart, China Science and Education Industry Group ranks #211 out of 257 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Science and Education Industry Group has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Science and Education Industry Group's FCF Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, China Science and Education Industry Group ranks #211 out of 257 companies for FCF Margin %. This places China Science and Education Industry Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 9.16. 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 9.16, based on 257 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 China Science and Education Industry Group and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median FCF Margin % is 9.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Science and Education Industry Group's current FCF Margin % is -68.99%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Science and Education Industry Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Science and Education Industry Group (HKSE:01756) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.84, compared to a current price of HK$0.40 — trading 52.4% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -68.99%. China Science and Education Industry Group's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 3 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 China Science and Education Industry Group (HKSE:01756), the current FCF Margin % is -68.99% 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 China Science and Education Industry Group (HKSE:01756) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Science and Education Industry Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.40 is trading 52.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.84. GuruFocus considers China Science and Education Industry Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01756:

  • FCF Margin %: -68.99%
  • GF Value™: HK$0.84 vs. price of HK$0.40 (52.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01756 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Science and Education Industry Group Business Description

Address Number 11 Huali Road, The Administration Building of Guangzhou, Huali Science and Technology Town, Zengcheng District, Guangdong Province, Guangzhou, CHN
China Science and Education Industry Group Ltd is an investment holding company. The company and its subsidiaries are principally engaged in providing private tertiary education services, including tuition services and student accommodation services in the People's Republic of China. Its schools provide students with higher education and vocational revenue in various applied science fields. The company's revenue is mainly derived from tuition fees and boarding fees for the education services.
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