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Cathay Media and Education Group Inc. (HK:1981)
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1981 Stock Chart & Stats
HK$0.95
HK$0.12(9.09%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
HK$0.95
HK$0.12(9.09%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeHK$0.86 - HK$1.99
Previous CloseN/A
Volume7.52M
Average Volume (3M)3.79M
Market Cap
HK$1.56B
Enterprise ValueHK$1.02B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)HK$846.30M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)HK$0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.4
Beta0.45
Next Earnings
Mar 27, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.71%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.09
Shares Outstanding1,654,937,000
10 Day Avg. Volume5,126,000
30 Day Avg. Volume3,793,433
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.14
Price to Book (P/B)0.84
Price to Sales (P/S)2.40
P/FCF Ratio7.22
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Balance Sheet / Low LeverageA very high equity ratio and near-zero debt provide durable financial flexibility, lowering refinancing and solvency risk. This capital structure supports steady investment in content and education platforms, and cushions earnings volatility over multi-quarter horizons.
Improved Margins And ProfitabilitySubstantially higher gross and net margins plus positive operating metrics indicate the business is converting revenue into sustainable profits. Margin recovery suggests structural cost control and pricing power that can support durable free cash generation if cash conversion stabilizes.
Diversified Revenue Model And Digital TailwindsMultiple monetization channels (ads, subscriptions, content licensing, course sales) and secular growth in online learning reduce single-market dependence. This diversification supports steadier revenue over months and allows strategic allocation of investment across high-growth digital offerings.
Bears Say
Volatile Operating Cash FlowAn abrupt drop to zero operating cash flow and inconsistent free cash flow create execution risk: profits may not translate into cash for reinvestment or dividends. Persistent volatility can force reliance on equity or reduce investment in content and platform upgrades over 2-6 months.
Modest Top-line Growth RecentlySingle-digit revenue growth indicates limited near-term topline momentum relative to digital peers. If growth remains modest, margin improvements must sustain cash generation; otherwise the company may struggle to fund content expansion or compete for market share in online education.
Low Return On Equity Despite ImprovementROE around 4% is still low for capital-intensive media and education investments, implying limited capital efficiency. Over months, this can constrain shareholder value creation unless ROE continues rising through higher margins or faster revenue growth.
Cathay Media and Education Group Inc. News
1981 FAQ
What was Cathay Media and Education Group Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Cathay Media and Education Group Inc. lowest stock price was HK$0.86 and its highest was HK$1.99 in the past 12 months.
What is Cathay Media and Education Group Inc.’s market cap?
Cathay Media and Education Group Inc.’s market cap is HK$1.56B.
When is Cathay Media and Education Group Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Cathay Media and Education Group Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 27, 2026 which is in 39 days.
How were Cathay Media and Education Group Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Cathay Media and Education Group Inc. released its earnings results on Aug 29, 2025. The company reported HK$0.087 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of HK$0.602 by -HK$0.515.
Is Cathay Media and Education Group Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Cathay Media and Education Group Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Cathay Media and Education Group Inc. pay dividends?
Cathay Media and Education Group Inc. pays a Notavailable dividend of HK$0.06 which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.71%. See more information on Cathay Media and Education Group Inc. dividends here
What is Cathay Media and Education Group Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Cathay Media and Education Group Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Cathay Media and Education Group Inc. have?
Cathay Media and Education Group Inc. has 1,654,937,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Cathay Media and Education Group Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Cathay Media and Education Group Inc. reported an EPS of HK$0.087 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of HK$0.602. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.409%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Cathay Media and Education Group Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HK:1981
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Cathay Media and Education Group Inc. Stock Smart Score
Underperform
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Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-10.42%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
7.57%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.77%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Cathay Media and Education Group Inc.
Cathay Media and Education Group Inc., an investment holding company, engages in the television series and film production business in the People's Republic of China and internationally. The company operates through Television Series and Film Productions and Investment; and Higher Education (Media and Arts) and Vocational Education segments. It provides youth education; and art training and consulting services. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China. Cathay Media and Education Group Inc. is a subsidiary of Cathay Media Holding Inc.
Technical Analysis
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