China Beststudy Education Group (HK:3978)
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3978 Stock Chart & Stats
HK$3.87
HK$0.01(0.27%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
HK$3.87
HK$0.01(0.27%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeHK$3.08 - HK$5.99
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.12M
Average Volume (3M)1.49M
Market Cap
HK$2.45B
Enterprise ValueHK$1.63B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)HK$1.30B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)HK$336.22M
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.3
Beta1.00
Next Earnings
Sep 01, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.86%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.21
Shares Outstanding847,221,000
10 Day Avg. Volume1,953,543
30 Day Avg. Volume1,488,212
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.19
Price to Book (P/B)3.27
Price to Sales (P/S)1.47
P/FCF Ratio5.55
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
HK$5.97Price Target Upside54.13% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.42
Revenue Forecast (FY)HK$2.24B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improving ProfitabilitySustained operating margins near 20% in 2025 and positive net margin strengthen the firm's ability to generate internal funding for reinvestment and distributions. Durable profitability reduces reliance on external financing and supports long-term strategic execution in the education sector.
Stronger Balance SheetMaterial deleveraging versus the 2020–2021 peak materially lowers refinancing and solvency risk. A more moderate debt load and higher equity provide financial flexibility for capex, acquisitions or cyclic stress, improving long-term resilience of the business model.
Recent Cash GenerationTwo consecutive years of sizeable operating and free cash flow indicate the business can convert earnings into cash in normal conditions. Reliable near-term cash generation supports dividend payments, working capital and measured reinvestment into the core tutoring business.
Bears Say
Multi-year Earnings VolatilityA historical net loss and sharp revenue step-down create persistent forecasting and operational execution risks. This uneven earnings track record undermines revenue predictability and increases the probability of future profit compression under adverse conditions.
Inconsistent Cash Flow ProfileA recent FCF decline and earlier negative cash-generation periods suggest cash conversion is cyclical. This inconsistent cash profile raises risk around sustained dividends, discretionary investment and liquidity planning, especially if revenue growth stalls again.
High Operating Leverage (Staff Base)A large employee base implies significant fixed operating cost and higher operating leverage. In periods of declining enrollment or pricing pressure, staffing-driven expenses can rapidly compress margins and exacerbate cash-flow volatility absent rapid cost flexibility.
China Beststudy Education Group News
3978 FAQ
What was China Beststudy Education Group’s price range in the past 12 months?
China Beststudy Education Group lowest stock price was HK$3.08 and its highest was HK$5.99 in the past 12 months.
What is China Beststudy Education Group’s market cap?
China Beststudy Education Group’s market cap is HK$2.45B.
When is China Beststudy Education Group’s upcoming earnings report date?
China Beststudy Education Group’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 01, 2026 which is in 123 days.
How were China Beststudy Education Group’s earnings last quarter?
China Beststudy Education Group released its earnings results on Mar 19, 2026. The company reported HK$0.214 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by HK$0.214.
Is China Beststudy Education Group overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts China Beststudy Education Group’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does China Beststudy Education Group pay dividends?
China Beststudy Education Group pays a Quarterly dividend of HK$0.118 which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.86%. See more information on China Beststudy Education Group dividends here
What is China Beststudy Education Group’s EPS estimate?
China Beststudy Education Group’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does China Beststudy Education Group have?
China Beststudy Education Group has 847,221,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to China Beststudy Education Group’s price movement after its last earnings report?
China Beststudy Education Group reported an EPS of HK$0.214 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.077%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of China Beststudy Education Group?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HK:3978
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China Beststudy Education Group Stock Smart Score
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
74.93%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
37.07%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
30.11%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
China Beststudy Education Group
China Beststudy Education Group provides after-school education services for K-12 student groups in China. The company offers education related courses, such as full-time test preparation programs, which aims to help middle school and high school graduates to be admitted to their preferred schools; talent education solutions to promote the all-round development of students that allows an engaging and enjoyable learning process; after-school tutoring program, which targets to help students establish a sound learning thinking and knowledge system, as well as to develop good learning habits; self-study program to improve students' soft power of learning through self-study model; and vocational education to cultivate various types of vocational and technical talents needed by the country and society with the support of public vocational colleges. It also provides management consultancy, internet information, publicity and advertising, and technical support and development services, as well as engages in the investment activities. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Guangzhou, China.
3978 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
HK$5.97
▲(54.13% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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