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Cathay Group Holdings's quarterly net PPE
increased
from Dec. 2024 (HK$1,431.3 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (HK$1,467.0 Mil) and
increased
from Jun. 2025 (HK$1,467.0 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (HK$1,514.2 Mil).
Cathay Group Holdings's annual net PPE
declined
from Dec. 2023 (HK$1,508.2 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (HK$1,431.3 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2024 (HK$1,431.3 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (HK$1,514.2 Mil).
Cathay Group Holdings (HKSE:01981) Property, Plant and Equipment Explanation
A company with durable competitive advantage doesn't need to constantly upgrade its equipment to stay competitive. The company replaces when it wears out. On the other hand, a company without any advantages must replace to keep pace.
Difference between a company with a moat and one without is that the company with the competitive advantage finances new equipment through internal cash flows, whereas the no advantage company requires debt to finance.
Producing a consistent product that doesn't change equates to consistent profits. There is no need to upgrade plants which frees up cash for other ventures. Think Coca Cola, Johnson & Johnson etc.
Cathay Group Holdings Property, Plant and Equipment Related Terms
Cathay Group Holdings Property, Plant and Equipment Historical Data
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Cathay Group Holdings Property, Plant and Equipment Chart
Cathay Group Holdings Property, Plant and Equipment Calculation
Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE) are the fixed assets of the companyFixed assets are also known as non-current assets.
Property, plant, and equipment includes assets that will - in the normal course of business - neither be used up in the next year nor will become a part of any product sold to customers.
Some of the most common parts of property, plant, and equipment are:
Companies with lots of property, plant, and equipment often have special categories. For example, railroad property includes:
Track
Ties
Ballast
Bridges
Tunnels
Signals
Locomotives
Freight Cars
There is often a note in the financial statements - found in a company's 10-K - that will explain the different categories of property a company owns.
The market value of property, plant, and equipment can differ tremendously from the book value of property, plant, and equipment.
For example, when Berkshire Hathaway liquidated its textile mills, it had to pay the buyers of the company's manufacturing equipment to haul the equipment away. That property, plant, and equipment was literally worth less than zero. On the other hand, some companies own thousands of acres of land.
All property, plant, and equipment other than land is depreciated. Land is never depreciated. However, land is not marked up to market value either. Under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), land is shown on the balance sheet at cost.
The property, plant, and equipment line shown on the balance sheet is usually net property, plant, and equipment. This means it is the cost of the property, plant, and equipment less accumulated depreciation.
What does a Property, Plant and Equipment of HK$1,514.2 Mil mean?
Cathay Group Holdings (HKSE:01981) has a Property, Plant and Equipment of HK$1,514.2 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The total property, plant and equipment recorded on a company's balance sheet less accumulated depreciation. View historical data on Cathay Group Holdings and its competitors.
Is Cathay Group Holdings' Property, Plant and Equipment too high?
Cathay Group Holdings' current Property, Plant and Equipment is HK$1,514.2 Mil. Overall, Cathay Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cathay Group Holdings' Property, Plant and Equipment compare to EDU and TAL?
Cathay Group Holdings' Property, Plant and Equipment of HK$1,514.2 Mil can be compared against companies in the Education industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Property, Plant and Equipment for an Education company?
A good Property, Plant and Equipment depends on the Education industry context. However, Property, Plant and Equipment 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 Property, Plant and Equipment mean?
A high Property, Plant and Equipment can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total property, plant and equipment recorded on a company's balance sheet less accumulated depreciation. View historical data on Cathay Group Holdings and its competitors. Cathay Group Holdings's current Property, Plant and Equipment is HK$1,514.2 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cathay Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Group Holdings (HKSE:01981) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.50, compared to a current price of HK$0.68 — trading 55% below its estimated fair value. The current Property, Plant and Equipment is HK$1,514.2 Mil. Cathay Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Property, Plant and Equipment calculated?
Property, Plant and Equipment is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cathay Group Holdings (HKSE:01981), the current Property, Plant and Equipment is HK$1,514.2 Mil 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 Cathay Group Holdings (HKSE:01981) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cathay Group Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.68 is trading 55% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.50.
GuruFocus considers Cathay Group Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01981:
Property, Plant and Equipment: HK$1,514.2 Mil
GF Value™: HK$1.50 vs. price of HK$0.68 (55% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01981 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cathay Group Holdings Inc is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in two reportable and operating segments, namely higher education (media and arts), vocational education and international education, which derives maximum revenue, and the entertainment and livestreaming e-commerce segment. Geographically, the group derives a majority of its revenue from Mainland China.
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