China East Education Holdings (FRA:ZX3) PB Ratio: 1.32 (As of Jul. 07, 2026) — 32% Below Median


FRA:ZX3 China East Education Holdings Ltd FRA:ZX3
49 GF Score
Price €0.45
GF Value €0.41
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is China East Education Holdings PB Ratio?

China East Education Holdings FRA:ZX3 +2.29% 49 PB Ratio is 1.32 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 1.93. GuruFocus rates FRA:ZX3 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.41 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 254 Education companies, China East Education Holdings ranks better than 53.15% on this metric.

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. As of today (2026-07-07), China East Education Holdings's share price is €0.446. China East Education Holdings's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.34. Hence, China East Education Holdings's PB Ratio of today is 1.32.

Good Sign:

China East Education Holdings Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.32) is close to 1-year low of 1.21.

The historical rank and industry rank for China East Education Holdings's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:ZX3' s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.75   Med: 1.93   Max: 36.84
Current: 1.35

During the past 10 years, China East Education Holdings's highest PB Ratio was 36.84. The lowest was 0.75. And the median was 1.93.

FRA:ZX3's PB Ratio is ranked better than
53.15% of 254 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.4 vs FRA:ZX3: 1.35

During the past 12 months, China East Education Holdings's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.10% per year.

During the past 10 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of China East Education Holdings was 92.10% per year. The lowest was -4.80% per year. And the median was 1.70% per year.

Back to Basics: PB Ratio


China East Education Holdings  (FRA:ZX3) PB Ratio Explanation

Unlike valuation ratios relative to the earning power such as PE Ratio, PE Ratio without NRI, PS Ratio, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow , or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, the PB Ratio measures the valuation of the stock relative to the underlying asset of the company.

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 East Education Holdings PB Ratio Related Terms


China East Education Holdings PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for China East Education Holdings's PB Ratio 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 East Education Holdings PB Ratio Chart

China East Education Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.42 2.06 0.91 0.92 2.03

China East Education Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
PB Ratio 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 0.91 0.80 0.92 2.25 2.03

FRA:ZX3 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: PB Ratio Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, China East Education Holdings'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 East Education Holdings PB Ratio vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, China East Education Holdings's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where China East Education Holdings's PB Ratio falls into.


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China East Education Holdings 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.

China East Education Holdings's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:

PB Ratio=Share Price/Book Value per Share (Q: Dec. 2025)
=0.446/0.337
=1.32

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PB Ratio →
What does a PB Ratio of 1.32 mean?
China East Education Holdings (FRA:ZX3) has a PB Ratio of 1.32 as of Jul. 07, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on China East Education Holdings and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 1.93. Over the past decade, China East Education Holdings' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 36.84. According to the industry distribution chart, China East Education Holdings ranks #119 out of 254 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 46.9%.
Is China East Education Holdings' PB Ratio too high?
China East Education Holdings' current PB Ratio of 1.32 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 1.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.75 to a high of 36.84. The Education industry median PB Ratio is 1.40. China East Education Holdings' value of 1.32 is 5.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China East Education Holdings ranks #119 out of 254 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China East Education Holdings has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China East Education Holdings' PB Ratio compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, China East Education Holdings ranks #119 out of 254 companies for PB Ratio. This puts China East Education Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.40. China East Education Holdings' value of 1.32 is 5.7% below this benchmark. Historically, China East Education Holdings' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.75 to 36.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.93 vs. the industry median of 1.40, China East Education Holdings 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 1.40, based on 254 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 East Education Holdings's current PB Ratio of 1.32 is 5.7% 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 East Education Holdings and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China East Education Holdings's current PB Ratio is 1.32, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 1.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China East Education Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China East Education Holdings (FRA:ZX3) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.41, compared to a current price of €0.45 — trading 8.8% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.32, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 1.93 and 5.7% below the Education industry median of 1.40. China East Education Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 2 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 East Education Holdings (FRA:ZX3), the current PB Ratio is 1.32 as of Jul. 07, 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 East Education Holdings (FRA:ZX3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China East Education Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.45 is trading 8.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.41. GuruFocus considers China East Education Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:ZX3:

  • PB Ratio: 1.32 (32% below median its 10-year median of 1.93)
  • GF Value™: €0.41 vs. price of €0.45 (8.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 5.7% below the Education median (#119 of 254)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ZX3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


China East Education Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges 00667:Hong Kong
Address No. 1009 Xuelin Road, Vocational Education Town, Yaohai District, Anhui Province, Hefei, CHN
China East Education is the largest vocational training education provider in China in terms of average students enrolled. It was founded in 1988 and its business spans four segments: culinary arts, information & internet technology, auto services, and fashion & beauty. The company's on-campus student population exceeded 150,000 as of June 30, 2025. In 2024, China East Education's revenue breakdown by major businesses was 55% in culinary arts, 19% in information & internet technology, 22% in auto services.
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