FRA:CML1's PB Ratio is ranked better than 91.76% of 255
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.39
vs FRA:CML1: 0.23
During the past 12 months, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 34.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -11.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -6.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of China Maple Leaf Educational Systems was 69.30% per year. The lowest was -31.50% per year. And the median was 12.85% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (FRA:CML1) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems PB Ratio Related Terms
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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 PB Ratio Chart
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's PB Ratio falls into.
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems PB Ratio Calculation
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (FRA:CML1) has a PB Ratio of 0.14 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on China Maple Leaf Educational Systems and its competitors. This is 88% below median its historical median of 1.21. Over the past decade, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 7.26. According to the industry distribution chart, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems ranks #21 out of 255 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 8.2%.
Is China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' PB Ratio too high?
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' current PB Ratio of 0.14 is 88% below median its 10-year median of 1.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 7.26. The Education industry median PB Ratio is 1.39. China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' value of 0.14 is 89.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems ranks #21 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' PB Ratio compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems ranks #21 out of 255 companies for PB Ratio. This places China Maple Leaf Educational Systems in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.39. China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' value of 0.14 is 89.9% below this benchmark. Historically, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 7.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.21 vs. the industry median of 1.39, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems has consistently been below 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 PB Ratio for an Education company?
The median PB Ratio among Education companies is 1.39, based on 255 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's current PB Ratio of 0.14 is 89.9% below 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on China Maple Leaf Educational Systems and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's current PB Ratio is 0.14, which is 88% below median its own 10-year median of 1.21. 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 (FRA:CML1) has a current PB Ratio of 0.14. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.02, compared to a current price of €0.01 — trading 42.5% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.14, which is 88% below median its 10-year median of 1.21 and 89.9% below the Education industry median of 1.39. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (FRA:CML1), the current PB Ratio is 0.14 as of Jul. 03, 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 (FRA: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 42.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.02.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CML1:
PB Ratio: 0.14 (88% below median its 10-year median of 1.21)
GF Value™: €0.02 vs. price of €0.01 (42.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 89.9% below the Education median (#21 of 255)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CML1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Business Description
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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