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3978.HK

Strong BuyUnloved QualityFLAG

China Beststudy Education Group · Consumer Defensive · China · $317M · Avg Vol: $218K/d

92
StockRank
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Q
81
V
84
M
30
P/E (TTM)
5.6x
ROE
38.1%
D/E
0.4x
Dividend %
8.7%
Dir. Trades · 180d
None →
Subst. holders: +$575.5K
Buybacks · 180d
None →
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Despite strong quality and value scores, the company fails the stage-one eligibility requirement as the momentum leg (43) is below the 50 threshold. Recent insider buying is a positive signal, but insufficient to override the momentum deficiency.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

China Beststudy Education Group is a leading provider of K-12 after-school tutoring services and private school education in China. The company operates a network of learning centers and schools, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to enhance academic performance. Its strong brand recognition, established operational footprint, and focus on quality education provide a competitive advantage in a highly fragmented and regulated market.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (HKD)

Year20212022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue—575.1M573.0M1.3B2.2B57.1%2.4B2.6B2.9B14.9%
EPS (HKD)-0.510.090.140.300.4268.2%0.480.450.5110.5%
Shares—847.2M847.2M847.2M847.2M0.0%847.2M———
Debt—233.6M223.0M334.1M393.5M19.0%388.2M———
Equity—477.6M583.2M765.5M976.8M26.9%————
Op CF—-37.4M341.0M965.4M694.7M42.7%690.2M———
Inv CF—527.5M-169.2M-563.7M-51.6M—————
Fin CF—-508.9M-70.0M-128.0M-272.8M—————
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PRICE (1Y)-20.4%
0.330.360.380.400.42Jul 30Aug 20Sep 9
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$0.3341
RSI (14)
22.0
52W High
$0.6926
From 52W High
0.5%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
81
ROIC
36.2%95.6
ROE
38.1%96.4
GP/Assets
47.3%77.4
Op. Margin
21.4%88.3
FCF/Assets
21.3%95.8
Piotroski
889.5
Int. Cover
29.1x66.0
D/E Ratio
0.37x49.2
Current Ratio
1.11x27.3
Value
84
P/E (TTM)
5.6x95.2
EV/EBITDA
2.3x97.3
P/FCF
5.1x88.5
P/B
1.6x54.0
P/S
1.0x53.0
Div Yield
8.7%96.2
Momentum
30
52W High %
48%8.4
RS 6M
-16%39.8
SMA 50/200
0.91x24.5
EPS Rev 4W
-0.9%21.1
EPS Rev 12W
-0.7%38.2
EPS Improve
+15%34.2
Q Growth
12%55.4

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$317M
P/E (Forward)
4.9x
Gross Margin
45.4%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Defensive, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of 3978.HK are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
3978.HKChina Beststudy Education Group(you)$317M92Strong Buy
1525.HKShanghai Gench Education Group Limited$131M97Strong Buy
000526.SZXueda (Xiamen) Education Technology Group Co., Ltd$639M83Strong Buy
9616.HKNeutech Group Limited$176M78Buy
1981.HKCathay Group Holdings Inc.$149M80Buy
1851.HKChina Gingko Education Group Company Limited$411M70Buy
1890.HKChina Kepei Education Group Limited$222M71Buy
605098.SSShanghai Action Education Technology CO.,LTD.$1.0B82Strong Buy
1969.HKChina Chunlai Education Group Co., Ltd.$156M64Hold
1773.HKTianli International Holdings Limited$283M46Hold

Peer medians: ROE 7.9% · P/E 20.5x · Gross margin 34.6%

China Beststudy Education Group (3978.HK): Stock Score Summary

China Beststudy Education Group (3978.HK) has a MoatMap StockRank of 92/100 based on Quality (81/100), Value (84/100), and Momentum (30/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Despite strong quality and value scores, the company fails the stage-one eligibility requirement as the momentum leg (43) is below the 50 threshold. Recent insider buying is a positive signal, but insufficient to override the momentum deficiency.

China Beststudy Education Group is a leading provider of K-12 after-school tutoring services and private school education in China. The company operates a network of learning centers and schools, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to enhance academic performance. Its strong brand recognition, established operational footprint, and focus on quality education provide a competitive advantage in a highly fragmented and regulated market.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$0.33
Market Cap$317M
P/E (TTM)5.63
P/E (Forward)4.89
Price/Book1.61
Return on Equity38.1%
Return on Invested Capital36.2%
Debt/Equity0.37x
Gross Margin45.4%
Operating Margin21.4%
Revenue Growth14.3%
Dividend Yield8.7%
Free Cash Flow$62M

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is China Beststudy Education Group’s (3978.HK) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for China Beststudy Education Group (3978.HK) is 92/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (81), Value (84), and Momentum (30) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does China Beststudy Education Group have an economic moat?
China Beststudy Education Group (3978.HK) has a Quality factor score of 81/100. 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 China Beststudy Education Group a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for China Beststudy Education Group (3978.HK) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 92/100. 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 China Beststudy Education Group in?
China Beststudy Education Group (3978.HK) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Education & Training Services industry (China).
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