China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (FRA:CML1) Total Payout Ratio: 0.12 (As of Aug. 08, 2026)

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FRA:CML1 China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Ltd FRA:CML1
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What is China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Total Payout Ratio?

China Maple Leaf Educational Systems FRA:CML1 +4.55% 46 Total Payout Ratio is 0.12 as of Aug. 08, 2026. 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.

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.12.


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China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
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China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Total Payout Ratio Chart

China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Annual Data
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China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Semi-Annual Data
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FRA:CML1 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-3.075 + 0 + 0) / 51.168
=0.06

China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-2.531 + 0 + 0) / 14.396
=0.18

* 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.

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What does a Total Payout Ratio of 0.12 mean?
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (FRA:CML1) has a Total Payout Ratio of 0.12 as of Aug. 08, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on China Maple Leaf Educational Systems and its competitors.
Is China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' Total Payout Ratio too high?
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' current Total Payout Ratio is 0.12. 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' Total Payout Ratio compare to EDU and TAL?
China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' Total Payout Ratio of 0.12 can be compared against companies in the Education industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Payout Ratio for an Education company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Education industry context. However, Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on China Maple Leaf Educational Systems and its competitors. China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.12. 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 Total Payout Ratio of 0.12. 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 Total Payout Ratio is 0.12. 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 Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (FRA:CML1), the current Total Payout Ratio is 0.12 as of Aug. 08, 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:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 0.12
  • 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.
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