China East Education Holdings (FRA:ZX3) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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FRA:ZX3 China East Education Holdings Ltd FRA:ZX3
55 GF Score
Price €0.46
GF Value €0.42
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is China East Education Holdings Profitability Rank?

China East Education Holdings FRA:ZX3 -3.35% 55 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:ZX3 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.42 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

China East Education Holdings has the Profitability Rank of 7.

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 East Education Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 13.80%. As of today, China East Education Holdings's Piotroski F-Score is 7.


China East Education Holdings Profitability Rank Related Terms


FRA:ZX3 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, China East Education Holdings'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 East Education Holdings Profitability Rank vs Education Industry

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

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


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China East Education Holdings 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 East Education Holdings has the Profitability Rank of 7.

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 East Education Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=40.641 / 294.599
=13.80 %

* 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 7, 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 East Education Holdings has an F-score of 7. 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 East Education Holdings 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 7 mean?
China East Education Holdings (FRA:ZX3) has a Profitability Rank of 7 as of Dec. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on China East Education Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, China East Education Holdings' Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 8.00.
Is China East Education Holdings' Profitability Rank too high?
China East Education Holdings' current Profitability Rank of 7 is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, China East Education Holdings has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China East Education Holdings' Profitability Rank compare to EDU and TAL?
China East Education Holdings' Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Education industry. Historically, China East Education Holdings' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 8.00 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 East Education Holdings and its competitors. China East Education Holdings's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is near 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 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 €0.42, compared to a current price of €0.46 — trading 10% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. China East Education Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 2 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 East Education Holdings (FRA:ZX3), the current Profitability Rank is 7 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 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 €0.46 is trading 10% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.42. GuruFocus considers China East Education Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:ZX3:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (near median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: €0.42 vs. price of €0.46 (10% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 2 warning signs

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.
55GF Score

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