Leader Education (HKSE:01449) FCF Yield %: -29.45 (As of Aug. 12, 2026)

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HKSE:01449 Leader Education Ltd HKSE:01449
62 GF Score
Price HK$0.76
GF Value HK$0.35
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Leader Education FCF Yield %?

Leader Education HKSE:01449 +15.27% 62 FCF Yield % is -29.45 as of Aug. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates HKSE:01449 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 264 Education companies, Leader Education ranks worse than 92.8% on this metric.

FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

As of today, Leader Education's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is HK$-148.2 Mil, and Market Cap is HK$503.3 Mil. Therefore, Leader Education's FCF Yield % for today is -29.45%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Leader Education's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:01449' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -91.72   Med: -18.37   Max: 54.37
Current: -29.45


During the past 9 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Leader Education was 54.37%. The lowest was -91.72%. And the median was -18.37%.

HKSE:01449's FCF Yield % is ranked worse than
92.8% of 264 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 6.785 vs HKSE:01449: -29.45

Leader Education's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -86.31%.


Leader Education FCF Yield % Explanation

Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.


Leader Education FCF Yield % Related Terms


Leader Education FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Leader Education's FCF Yield % 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.

Leader Education FCF Yield % Chart

Leader Education Annual Data
Trend Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
FCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -10.81 13.38 30.89 -82.55 -37.71

Leader Education Semi-Annual Data
Aug17 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
FCF Yield % 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 -108.69 -31.84 -120.52 42.93 -215.60

HKSE:01449 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Leader Education's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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.


Leader Education FCF Yield % vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Leader Education's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Leader Education's FCF Yield % falls into.


HKSE:01449
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Leader Education FCF Yield % Calculation

FCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

Leader Education's FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=-67.88 / 180.00009
=-37.71%

Leader Education's annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=-186.856 * 2 / 173.33342
=-215.60%

* 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 Yield % →
What does a FCF Yield % of -29.45 mean?
Leader Education (HKSE:01449) has a FCF Yield % of -29.45 as of Aug. 12, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Leader Education and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Leader Education ranks #245 out of 264 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 92.8%.
Is Leader Education's FCF Yield % too high?
Leader Education's current FCF Yield % is -29.45. Based on the distribution chart, Leader Education ranks #245 out of 264 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Leader Education has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Leader Education's FCF Yield % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Leader Education ranks #245 out of 264 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Leader Education in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 6.79. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Yield % for an Education company?
The median FCF Yield % among Education companies is 6.79, based on 264 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % 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 Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Leader Education and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median FCF Yield % is 6.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Leader Education's current FCF Yield % is -29.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Leader Education stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leader Education (HKSE:01449) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.35, compared to a current price of HK$0.76 — trading 115.7% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is -29.45. Leader Education's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Leader Education (HKSE:01449), the current FCF Yield % is -29.45 as of Aug. 12, 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 Leader Education (HKSE:01449) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Leader Education stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of HK$0.76 is trading 115.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.35. GuruFocus considers Leader Education to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:01449:

  • FCF Yield %: -29.45
  • GF Value™: HK$0.35 vs. price of HK$0.76 (115.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 11 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01449 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Leader Education Business Description

Address Qunying Jie No. 33, Xueyuan Road, Limin Development Zone, Heilongjiang Province, Harbin, CHN, 150025
Leader Education Ltd is engaged in providing private higher education services in the People's Republic of China. The school is a degree-granting private formal university-level education institution that offers undergraduate majors in a wide range of subject areas, including engineering, management, economics, literature, and arts. It operates in one segment, being the provision of private higher education services in the PRC.
62GF Score

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