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The historical rank and industry rank for China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CML1'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -50.46 Med: 8.2 Max: 11.44
Current: 9.27
During the past 13 years, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 11.44%. The lowest was -50.46%. And the median was 8.20%.
FRA:CML1's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 71.48% of 263
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 4.45
vs FRA:CML1: 9.27
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (FRA:CML1) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
FRA:CML1 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Feb. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.97% mean?
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (FRA:CML1) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.97% as of Feb. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on China Maple Leaf Educational Systems and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 8.20. According to the industry distribution chart, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems ranks #75 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 28.5%.
Is China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.97% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 8.20. The Education industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.45. China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' value of 6.97% is 56.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems ranks #75 out of 263 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems ranks #75 out of 263 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts China Maple Leaf Educational Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.45. China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' value of 6.97% is 56.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.20 vs. the industry median of 4.45, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems has consistently been above 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for an Education company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Education companies is 4.45, based on 263 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.97% is 56.6% above 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on China Maple Leaf Educational Systems and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 4.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.97%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 8.20. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.97%. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.97%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 8.20 and 56.6% above the Education industry median of 4.45. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (FRA:CML1), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.97% 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:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 6.97% (15% below median its 10-year median of 8.20)
GF Value™: €0.02 vs. price of €0.01 (42.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56.6% above the Education median (#75 of 263)
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.
46GF Score
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