China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (STU:CML1) FCF Margin %: 17.98% (As of Feb. 2026) — 56% Below Median


STU:CML1 China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Ltd STU:CML1
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What is China Maple Leaf Educational Systems FCF Margin %?

China Maple Leaf Educational Systems STU:CML1 -8.33% 46 FCF Margin % is 17.98% as of Feb. 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 41.25. GuruFocus rates STU:CML1 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.02. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 255 Education companies, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems ranks better than 82.75% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was €12.4 Mil. China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's Revenue for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was €69.0 Mil. Therefore, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 17.98%.

As of today, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's current FCF Yield % is 66.42%.

The historical rank and industry rank for China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

STU:CML1' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.21   Med: 41.25   Max: 115.62
Current: 25.92


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of China Maple Leaf Educational Systems was 115.62%. The lowest was 11.21%. And the median was 41.25%.

STU:CML1's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
82.75% of 255 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 9.33 vs STU:CML1: 25.92


China Maple Leaf Educational Systems FCF Margin % Related Terms


China Maple Leaf Educational Systems FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China Maple Leaf Educational Systems'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 Maple Leaf Educational Systems FCF Margin % Chart

China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
FCF Margin %
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China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 34.78 26.49 22.53 34.31 17.98

STU:CML1 vs EDU, TAL, GHC: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems'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 Maple Leaf Educational Systems FCF Margin % vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's FCF Margin % falls into.


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China Maple Leaf Educational Systems FCF Margin % Calculation

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

China Maple Leaf Educational Systems'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 )
=39.541/141.322
=27.98 %

China Maple Leaf Educational Systems'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 )
=12.401/68.987
=17.98 %

* 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 17.98% mean?
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (STU:CML1) has a FCF Margin % of 17.98% as of Feb. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on China Maple Leaf Educational Systems and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 41.25. Over the past decade, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' FCF Margin % has ranged from 11.21 to 115.62. According to the industry distribution chart, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems ranks #44 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 17.3%.
Is China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' FCF Margin % too high?
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' current FCF Margin % of 17.98% is 56% below median its 10-year median of 41.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.21 to a high of 115.62. The Education industry median FCF Margin % is 9.33. China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' value of 17.98% is 92.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems ranks #44 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems has a GF Score™ of 46/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' FCF Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems ranks #44 out of 255 companies for FCF Margin %. This places China Maple Leaf Educational Systems in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 9.33. China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' value of 17.98% is 92.7% above this benchmark. Historically, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 11.21 to 115.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.25 vs. the industry median of 9.33, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems 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 9.33, 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 Maple Leaf Educational Systems's current FCF Margin % of 17.98% is 92.7% 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 Maple Leaf Educational Systems and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median FCF Margin % is 9.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's current FCF Margin % is 17.98%, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 41.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Maple Leaf Educational Systems stock overvalued right now?
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (STU:CML1) has a current FCF Margin % of 17.98%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.02, compared to a current price of €0.01 — trading 45% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 17.98%, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 41.25 and 92.7% above the Education industry median of 9.33. China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Maple Leaf Educational Systems (STU:CML1), the current FCF Margin % is 17.98% 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 Maple Leaf Educational Systems (STU:CML1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.01 is trading 45% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.02.

Key valuation signals for STU:CML1:

  • FCF Margin %: 17.98% (56% below median its 10-year median of 41.25)
  • GF Value™: €0.02 vs. price of €0.01 (45% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 92.7% above the Education median (#44 of 255)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:CML1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Business Description

Other Exchanges 01317:Hong Kong
Address No. 13, Baolong First Road, Baolong Street, Longgang District, Guangdong Province, Shenzhen, CHN, 518116
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Ltd is mainly engaged in international school education in the PRC and other Asia Pacific countries. It operates international K-12 schools under three principal brands: "Maple Leaf" in China, delivering the World School Program; CIS in Singapore, offering the IB program; and KIS in Malaysia, providing the A-Level program. The company's reportable segments are as follows: (i) PRC Segment, (ii) Overseas Segment, including Singapore, Malaysia and other Asia Pacific countries. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Overseas Segment, mainly from Singapore. Revenue is generated from tuition and boarding fees, educational programs, textbook and materials sales, catering services, extracurricular activities, and related offerings.
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