Shanghai Gench Education Group Limited (HK:1525)
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1525 Stock Chart & Stats
HK$2.68
HK$0.07(2.41%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
HK$2.68
HK$0.07(2.41%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeHK$2.03 - HK$3.21
Previous CloseN/A
Volume64.00K
Average Volume (3M)608.88K
Market Cap
HK$846.10M
Enterprise ValueHK$612.48M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)HK$447.30M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)HK$282.32M
Price to Earnings (P/E)4.1
Beta0.18
Next Earnings
Aug 27, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield6.83%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.22
Shares Outstanding415,000,000
10 Day Avg. Volume448,200
30 Day Avg. Volume608,883
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.78
Price to Book (P/B)0.39
Price to Sales (P/S)0.98
P/FCF Ratio2.96
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)0.98
Revenue Forecast (FY)HK$1.23B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improving Balance Sheet / Low LeverageSharply reduced leverage and consistent equity growth strengthen financial flexibility and lower refinancing risk. This gives management capacity to fund campus upkeep and modest expansion, absorb enrollment variability, and support shareholder returns without heavy reliance on external financing.
Stable Profitability And MarginsSustained gross and operating margins with a 2025 net margin improvement indicate the core education operations retain healthy economics. Durable margin performance supports predictable earnings and funds reinvestment in academic quality and student services, bolstering competitive positioning over multiple years.
Positive Cash Generation With FCF ReboundConsistent operating cash flow and a clear free-cash-flow rebound in 2025 demonstrate the business can generate internal funds. Reliable cash generation enables maintenance capex, working capital management, and distributions while reducing dependence on debt—supporting medium-term operational stability.
Bears Say
Slowing Revenue GrowthA marked deceleration to low single-digit revenue growth reduces scalability of fixed-cost campus operations and limits room for operating-leverage gains. If enrollment or pricing momentum does not recover, organic growth constraints could pressure long-term investments and earnings expansion.
Margin Compression Since 2021–2023 PeakErosion of gross and operating margins versus earlier peaks suggests structural cost pressure or an unfavorable program mix. Persistent margin headwinds from wages, input costs, or lower-margin offerings would weaken return on invested capital and constrain the firm's ability to fund improvements without cutting margins further.
Volatile Free Cash Flow HistoryIntermittent and historically volatile free cash flow complicates capital allocation and planning. Even with a 2025 rebound, inconsistent FCF undermines predictability for capex, dividends, and debt repayment, increasing execution risk during enrollment or policy shocks over the medium term.
Shanghai Gench Education Group Limited News
1525 FAQ
What was Shanghai Gench Education Group Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Shanghai Gench Education Group Limited lowest stock price was HK$2.03 and its highest was HK$3.21 in the past 12 months.
What is Shanghai Gench Education Group Limited’s market cap?
Shanghai Gench Education Group Limited’s market cap is HK$846.10M.
When is Shanghai Gench Education Group Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Shanghai Gench Education Group Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 27, 2026 which is in 120 days.
How were Shanghai Gench Education Group Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Shanghai Gench Education Group Limited released its earnings results on Mar 27, 2026. The company reported HK$0.223 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by HK$0.223.
Is Shanghai Gench Education Group Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Shanghai Gench Education Group Limited’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Shanghai Gench Education Group Limited pay dividends?
Shanghai Gench Education Group Limited pays a Notavailable dividend of HK$0.1 which represents an annual dividend yield of 6.83%. See more information on Shanghai Gench Education Group Limited dividends here
What is Shanghai Gench Education Group Limited’s EPS estimate?
Shanghai Gench Education Group Limited’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Shanghai Gench Education Group Limited have?
Shanghai Gench Education Group Limited has 415,000,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Shanghai Gench Education Group Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Shanghai Gench Education Group Limited reported an EPS of HK$0.223 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.66%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Shanghai Gench Education Group Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HK:1525
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Shanghai Gench Education Group Limited Stock Smart Score
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-12.81%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
8.65%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-3.74%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Shanghai Gench Education Group Limited
Shanghai Gench Education Group Limited, an investment holding company, provides higher education services in the People's Republic of China. The company primarily operates a private university in Shanghai. It provides education services. The company also provides common undergraduate education services. As of December 31, 2021, its university offered 71 majors and concentrations in its formal undergraduate program and 12 majors and concentrations in its formal junior college program. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China.
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