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Cathay Group Holdings Inc. · Consumer Defensive · China · $130M · Avg Vol: $55K/d

90
StockRank
Q
62
V
92
M
28
P/E (TTM)
3.0x
ROE
12.9%
D/E
—
Dividend %
10.8%
Director Trades · 180d
None in 180d →
Buybacks · 180d
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AI CONVICTION THESIS

Cathay Group Holdings does not align with our high-conviction themes and is highly exposed to consumer discretionary spending fluctuations in the Greater China region.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Cathay Group Holdings Inc. is a leading provider of private higher education and media production training in China. The company operates specialized colleges focusing on media, art, and technology, preparing students for careers in the creative industries. Its competitive moat is established through strong industry partnerships, modern campus facilities, and high employment rates for its graduates.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year20212022202320242025CAGR
Revenue—96.7M111.8M115.2M116.0M6.2%
EPS0.010.01-0.020.01—17.8%
Shares—1.7B1.7B1.7B1.7B0.0%
Debt—3.3M2.8M2.1M0-19.8%
Equity—361.9M326.3M327.0M357.3M-0.4%
Op CF—50.1M55.1M54.1M85.6M19.6%
Inv CF—16.7M-74.1M11.3M-45.8M—
Fin CF—-30.1M-7.5M-14.1M-13.3M—
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PRICE (1Y)-28.0%
0.070.080.090.100.10May 14Jun 5Jun 26
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$0.0752
RSI (14)
32.2
52W High
$0.2317
From 52W High
0.3%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
62
ROIC
12.6%63.4
ROE
12.9%62.9
GP/Assets
15.6%22.9
Op. Margin
43.9%99.1
FCF/Assets
11.9%87.8
Piotroski
885.2
Int. Cover
50.0x86.4
D/E Ratio
—N/A
Current Ratio
2.51x74.2
Value
92
P/E (TTM)
3.0x98.9
EV/EBITDA
-0.4x99.5
P/FCF
2.5x94.3
P/B
0.3x96.2
P/S
1.1x45.6
Div Yield
10.8%97.9
Momentum
28
52W High %
32%3.2
RS 6M
-26%45.2
SMA 50/200
0.76x5.2
EPS Rev 4W
-0.1%57.1
EPS Rev 12W
—N/A
EPS Improve
-19%7.9
Q Growth
304%95.2

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$130M
P/E (Forward)
3.7x
Gross Margin
58.0%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Defensive, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of 1981.HK are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
1981.HKCathay Group Holdings Inc.(you)$130M90STRONG BUY
1525.HKShanghai Gench Education Group Limited$97M89STRONG BUY
2469.HKFenbi Ltd.$113M84STRONG BUY
9616.HKNeutech Group Limited$162M85STRONG BUY
1890.HKChina Kepei Education Group Limited$206M79BUY
3978.HKChina Beststudy Education Group$297M94STRONG BUY
1969.HKChina Chunlai Education Group Co., Ltd.$141M63HOLD
2001.HKChina New Higher Education Group Limited$146M57HOLD
1765.HKXJ International Holdings Co., Ltd.$142M51HOLD
605098.SSShanghai Action Education Technology CO.,LTD.$953M93STRONG BUY

Peer medians: ROE 8.5% · P/E 19.8x · Gross margin 33.4%

Cathay Group Holdings Inc. (1981.HK) — Stock Score Summary

Cathay Group Holdings Inc. (1981.HK) has a MoatMap StockRank of 90/100 based on Quality (62/100), Value (92/100), and Momentum (28/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Cathay Group Holdings does not align with our high-conviction themes and is highly exposed to consumer discretionary spending fluctuations in the Greater China region.

Cathay Group Holdings Inc. is a leading provider of private higher education and media production training in China. The company operates specialized colleges focusing on media, art, and technology, preparing students for careers in the creative industries. Its competitive moat is established through strong industry partnerships, modern campus facilities, and high employment rates for its graduates.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$0.08
Market Cap$130M
P/E (TTM)3.00
P/E (Forward)3.71
Price/Book0.32
Return on Equity12.9%
Return on Invested Capital12.6%
Gross Margin58.0%
Operating Margin43.9%
Revenue Growth3.2%
Dividend Yield10.8%
Free Cash Flow$51M

Cathay Group Holdings Inc. operates in the Education & Training Services industry, part of the Consumer Defensive sector (China).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cathay Group Holdings Inc.’s (1981.HK) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Cathay Group Holdings Inc. (1981.HK) is 90/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (62), Value (92), and Momentum (28) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Cathay Group Holdings Inc. have an economic moat?
Cathay Group Holdings Inc. (1981.HK) has a Quality factor score of 62/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Cathay Group Holdings Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Cathay Group Holdings Inc. (1981.HK) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 90/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Cathay Group Holdings Inc. in?
Cathay Group Holdings Inc. (1981.HK) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Education & Training Services industry (China).
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