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Leader Education Limited
(1449)
Leader Education Limited (1449) vs. iShares MSCI Hong Kong ETF (EWH)
Leader Education Limited Business Overview & Revenue Model
Leader Education Limited Financial Statement Overview
| Breakdown | Aug 2025 | Aug 2024 | Aug 2023 | Aug 2022 | Aug 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 345.04M | 322.90M | 275.76M | 238.26M | 196.14M |
| Gross Profit | 117.55M | 118.87M | 105.36M | 101.10M | 98.96M |
| EBITDA | 159.35M | 143.00M | 109.70M | 100.77M | 102.92M |
| Net Income | -73.00M | 19.96M | 57.60M | 56.02M | 52.01M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 2.64B | 2.54B | 2.20B | 2.07B | 2.00B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 275.94M | 345.44M | 277.98M | 253.09M | 303.93M |
| Total Debt | 1.31B | 1.22B | 926.84M | 855.57M | 877.54M |
| Total Liabilities | 1.78B | 1.62B | 1.29B | 1.15B | 1.15B |
| Stockholders Equity | 854.72M | 927.91M | 908.93M | 912.75M | 848.68M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | -62.21M | -136.23M | 83.93M | 22.81M | -30.57M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 148.59M | 181.56M | 218.94M | 132.27M | 172.38M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -230.94M | -317.79M | -138.38M | -108.94M | -202.96M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 12.63M | 211.21M | -65.55M | -82.65M | 850.00K |
Leader Education Limited Technical Analysis
Leader Education Limited Peers Comparison
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
69 Neutral | HK$170.63M | 8.32 | 6.55% | 6.52% | 15.98% | 75.61% | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
49 Neutral | HK$166.67M | -0.42 | -8.19% | ― | 6.79% | -470.68% | |
49 Neutral | HK$245.19M | -3.58 | -60.77% | ― | 22.97% | 1.03% | |
41 Neutral | HK$84.90M | -1.03 | -95.59% | ― | -11.92% | -227.64% |
Leader Education Limited Corporate Events
Leader Education Limited has called its annual general meeting for 24 February 2026 in Harbin, where shareholders will vote on the approval of the company’s audited financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2025, the re-election of four directors, authorization for the board to set director pay, the appointment of Jon Gepsom CPA Limited as new auditors, and a general mandate to issue up to 20% of the company’s share capital. The proposed share issuance mandate and auditor change underscore the board’s efforts to maintain financing flexibility and corporate governance standards, decisions that could influence the company’s capital-raising capacity and oversight structure in the coming financial year.
The most recent analyst rating on (HK:1449) stock is a Sell with a HK$0.25 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Leader Education Limited stock, see the HK:1449 Stock Forecast page.
Leader Education Limited has announced the resignation of independent non-executive director Mr. Cao Shaoshan, who is stepping down from the board and its audit, remuneration and nomination committees effective 30 January 2026 to focus on personal affairs, with the board noting there is no disagreement or issue requiring shareholder attention. The company has simultaneously appointed legal and investment specialist Mr. Xu Xiong as an independent non-executive director and member of all three key board committees, aiming to maintain its governance structure and bring over a decade of experience in corporate law, M&A and private equity to the board, while also noting that he meets Hong Kong listing independence requirements and holds a personal shareholding in the company.
The most recent analyst rating on (HK:1449) stock is a Sell with a HK$0.25 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Leader Education Limited stock, see the HK:1449 Stock Forecast page.
Leader Education Limited has announced the current composition of its board of directors, naming four executive directors led by chairman Liu Laixiang and three independent non-executive directors. The company has also clarified the membership and chairmanship of its audit, remuneration and nomination committees, a move that reinforces its corporate governance structure and provides greater transparency for investors regarding oversight responsibilities within the listed education group.
The most recent analyst rating on (HK:1449) stock is a Sell with a HK$0.25 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Leader Education Limited stock, see the HK:1449 Stock Forecast page.
Leader Education Limited has announced a planned change of auditors, with BDO Limited to retire at the conclusion of the annual general meeting on 24 February 2026 after the two parties failed to reach consensus on the audit fee for the financial year ending 31 August 2026. The board, following the audit committee’s recommendation, intends to appoint Jon Gepsom CPA Limited as the new auditor, citing its listed-company experience, independence, resources, and an agreed fee that the company believes will improve cost-effectiveness without compromising audit quality, positioning the change as being in the interests of shareholders. Separately, the company has revised the book closure period for its share register to 16–24 February 2026, during which share transfers will not be registered, and reiterated that all other details of its previously announced arrangements for the annual general meeting remain unchanged.
The most recent analyst rating on (HK:1449) stock is a Sell with a HK$0.25 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Leader Education Limited stock, see the HK:1449 Stock Forecast page.
Leader Education Limited’s Heilongjiang College of Business and Technology has entered into two major finance lease sale-and-leaseback arrangements, each involving leased assets valued at RMB50 million, with Hengqin Leasing and Qingdao Guosheng respectively. The Hengqin deal carries total lease payments of about RMB55.36 million, while the Guosheng arrangement totals roughly RMB54.45 million, and both transactions are classified as major transactions under Hong Kong listing rules, triggering reporting and circular requirements but no shareholder meeting after written approval was secured from controlling shareholders holding about 74.5% of the company’s issued shares.
The most recent analyst rating on (HK:1449) stock is a Hold with a HK$0.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Leader Education Limited stock, see the HK:1449 Stock Forecast page.
Leader Education Limited has announced a delay in sending shareholders two circulars related to its major finance lease arrangements with Haitong and Haier, which are classified as major transactions under Hong Kong listing rules. The company requested and obtained a waiver from the Stock Exchange to extend the despatch deadline from 31 December 2025 to no later than 23 January 2026, citing the need for additional time to prepare and finalize key financial information, including statements on indebtedness and working capital sufficiency, indicating the leases’ materiality to its financial position and the importance of comprehensive disclosure for investors.
The most recent analyst rating on (HK:1449) stock is a Hold with a HK$0.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Leader Education Limited stock, see the HK:1449 Stock Forecast page.
Leader Education Limited’s Heilongjiang College of Business and Technology has entered into a sale-and-leaseback finance lease arrangement with Haier, selling certain leased assets for RMB20 million and agreeing to total lease payments of about RMB21.98 million, a structure typically used to enhance liquidity while retaining use of the assets. The transaction, when aggregated with a previous finance lease with Haier within 12 months, is classified as a major transaction under Hong Kong listing rules, triggering reporting, announcement, circular and shareholder approval requirements, although written consents from majority shareholders mean no general meeting will be convened; the company will seek a waiver for delayed dispatch of the required circular due to additional time needed to prepare financial disclosures.
The most recent analyst rating on (HK:1449) stock is a Hold with a HK$0.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Leader Education Limited stock, see the HK:1449 Stock Forecast page.
Leader Education Limited, through its subsidiary Heilongjiang College of Business and Technology, has entered into a major finance lease arrangement with Haitong Unitrust. This transaction, which involves a sale price of RMB70,000,000, is significant as it exceeds 25% of the company’s applicable ratio, necessitating compliance with specific reporting and approval requirements under Hong Kong’s Listing Rules. The arrangement has been approved by a closely allied group of shareholders, representing approximately 74.50% of the company’s total issued shares, thus eliminating the need for a general shareholders’ meeting.
The most recent analyst rating on (HK:1449) stock is a Hold with a HK$0.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Leader Education Limited stock, see the HK:1449 Stock Forecast page.
Leader Education Limited announced its audited consolidated financial results for the year ending 31 August 2025, reporting a 6.9% increase in revenue to RMB 345,039,000 compared to the previous year. Despite the revenue growth, the company experienced a significant loss of RMB 73,912,000, attributed to increased administrative expenses and a substantial income tax expense, impacting its profitability and potentially affecting stakeholder confidence.
The most recent analyst rating on (HK:1449) stock is a Hold with a HK$0.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Leader Education Limited stock, see the HK:1449 Stock Forecast page.
Leader Education Limited has issued a profit warning, indicating an expected consolidated net loss after tax of up to RMB75 million for the year ended 31 August 2025, compared to a net profit of approximately RMB20 million in the previous year. This anticipated loss is attributed to increased income tax and administrative expenses. The company is finalizing its annual results, which may differ from the preliminary figures, and advises caution for shareholders and potential investors.
The most recent analyst rating on (HK:1449) stock is a Hold with a HK$0.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Leader Education Limited stock, see the HK:1449 Stock Forecast page.