BEDU:NYE-Bright Scholar Education Holdings Limited (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Education & Training Services | NYE

Last Closing Price

USD 5.75

Change

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Market Cap

USD 0.69B

Volume

0.02M

Average Target Price

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Average Analyst Rating

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Fundamental Analysis

Verdict

About

Bright Scholar Education Holdings Limited, an education service provider, operates and provides K-12 schools and complementary education services in China and internationally. Its schools comprise international and bilingual schools, and kindergartens. The company also offers a range of complementary education services, including international camps and after-school programs, as well as international education consulting services. As of August 31, 2020, it operated 94 schools across 12 provinces in China, as well as 8 schools internationally with a total student capacity of 75,311 students. Bright Scholar Education Holdings Limited was founded in 1994 and is based in Foshan, China.

Company Website : http://www.brightscholar.com

Address : No.1, Country Garden Road, Foshan, China, 528300

Employees : 11,499

Fiscal Year End : August

Currency: USD

Country : USA

Technical Indicators

Beta : 0.91

52 Week High : 8.64

Short Ratio : 0.35

52 Week Low : 5.55

Shorted Shares : 18,568

200 Day Moving Average : 6.22

Shorted Shares Previous Month : 23,982

50 Day Moving Average : 6.11

Shares Held By Insiders : 219.94%

Shares Held by Institutions : 55.47%

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs.
Industry/Classification (Education & Training Services)		 Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -0.17% 61% D- 26% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -0.17% 61% D- 23% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -11.54% 44% F 5% F
Dividend Return 1.85% 100% A+ 25% F
Total Return -9.69% 44% F 5% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -18.89% 32% F 5% F
Dividend Return 0.50% 50% F 12% F
Total Return -18.40% 32% F 4% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 21.93% 95% A 46% F
Risk Adjusted Return -83.89% 32% F 2% F
Market Capitalization 0.69B 60% D- 45% F
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 87%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification
(Education & Training Services)		 Ratio vs. Market
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 28.89 53% F 29% F
Price/Book Ratio 1.55 63% D 59% F
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 1.40 75% C 77% C+
EV/EBITDA 2.74 81% B- 92% A-
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 4.60% 76% C 48% F
Return on Invested Capital 5.83% 70% C- 58% F
Return on Assets 2.07% 75% C 51% F
Debt to Equity Ratio 76.53% 25% F 48% F
Technical Ratios  
Short Ratio 0.35 79% C+ 83% B
Short Percent N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Beta 0.91 47% F 63% D
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 97%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

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Fundamental Analysis Breakdown

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

Underpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters then its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Underpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.