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HKSE:02779 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, China Xinhua 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.
China Xinhua Education Group FCF Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, China Xinhua Education Group's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Xinhua 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.
China Xinhua Education Group (HKSE:02779) has a FCF Margin % of 151.49% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on China Xinhua Education Group and its competitors. This is 155% above median its historical median of 59.50. Over the past decade, China Xinhua Education Group's FCF Margin % has ranged from 20.78 to 73.18. According to the industry distribution chart, China Xinhua Education Group ranks #10 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 3.9%.
Is China Xinhua Education Group's FCF Margin % too high?
China Xinhua Education Group's current FCF Margin % of 151.49% is 155% above median its 10-year median of 59.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.78 to a high of 73.18. The Education industry median FCF Margin % is 9.11. China Xinhua Education Group's value of 151.49% is 1562.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Xinhua Education Group ranks #10 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Xinhua Education Group has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Xinhua Education Group's FCF Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, China Xinhua Education Group ranks #10 out of 255 companies for FCF Margin %. This places China Xinhua Education Group in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 9.11. China Xinhua Education Group's value of 151.49% is 1562.9% above this benchmark. Historically, China Xinhua Education Group's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 20.78 to 73.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 59.50 vs. the industry median of 9.11, China Xinhua Education Group has consistently been above the industry average. 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. China Xinhua Education Group's current FCF Margin % of 151.49% is 1562.9% 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 China Xinhua Education Group 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. China Xinhua Education Group's current FCF Margin % is 151.49%, which is 155% above median its own 10-year median of 59.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Xinhua Education Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Xinhua Education Group (HKSE:02779) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.68, compared to a current price of HK$0.30 — trading 56.6% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 151.49%, which is 155% above median its 10-year median of 59.50 and 1562.9% above the Education industry median of 9.11. China Xinhua Education Group's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 7 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 Xinhua Education Group (HKSE:02779), the current FCF Margin % is 151.49% 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 China Xinhua Education Group (HKSE:02779) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Xinhua Education Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.30 is trading 56.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.68.
GuruFocus considers China Xinhua Education Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:02779:
FCF Margin %: 151.49% (155% above median its 10-year median of 59.50)
GF Value™: HK$0.68 vs. price of HK$0.30 (56.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1562.9% above the Education median (#10 of 255)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:02779 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Xinhua Education Group Ltd is principally engaged in the provision of education services in China. It mainly provides private formal higher education and formal secondary vocational education in the Yangtze River Delta. It currently operates four private schools, namely Anhui Xinhua University, School of Clinical Medicine jointly operated by the Group and Anhui Medical University, Hongshan College, a college jointly operated by the Group and Nanjing University of Finance & Economics Hongshan College, and Anhui Xinhua School. The company generates revenues from tuition fees, and boarding fees out of which tuition fees contribute the majority part.
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