China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (FRA:CML1) Profitability Rank: 8 (As of Feb. 2026) — 14% Above Median

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

FRA:CML1 China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Ltd FRA:CML1
46 GF Score
Price €0.01
GF Value €0.02
! 3 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Profitability Rank?

China Maple Leaf Educational Systems FRA:CML1 46 Profitability Rank is 8 as of Feb. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:CML1 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.02. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

China Maple Leaf Educational Systems has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 23.38%. As of today, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's Piotroski F-Score is 8.


China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Profitability Rank Related Terms


FRA:CML1 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank vs Education Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's Profitability Rank falls into.


FRA:CML1
46GF Score
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Ltd FRA:CML1
Profitability Rank is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

China Maple Leaf Educational Systems has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Feb. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=16.13 / 68.987
=23.38 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 8, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

China Maple Leaf Educational Systems has an F-score of 8. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Good Sign:

China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 8 mean?
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (FRA:CML1) has a Profitability Rank of 8 as of Feb. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on China Maple Leaf Educational Systems and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00.
Is China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' Profitability Rank too high?
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' current Profitability Rank of 8 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 9.00. 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' Profitability Rank compare to EDU and TAL?
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Education industry. Historically, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for an Education company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Education industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on China Maple Leaf Educational Systems and its competitors. China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 7.00. 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 Profitability Rank of 8. 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 Profitability Rank is 8, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. 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 Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (FRA:CML1), the current Profitability Rank is 8 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 (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:

  • Profitability Rank: 8 (14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: €0.02 vs. price of €0.01 (42.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 3 warning signs

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

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.
46GF Score

Get the complete analysis for FRA:CML1

Profitability Rank is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

€0.01
Price
€0.02
GF Value