Cengage Learning Holdings II, Inc.

As of March 31, 2026, Cengage Learning Holdings II, Inc. has 62.80M shares outstanding.

As of March 31, 2026, Cengage Learning Holdings II, Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 2.74 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 0.84 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 4.82 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Cengage Learning Holdings II, Inc. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 2.40, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers.

As of March 31, 2026, Cengage Learning Holdings II, Inc. maintains a current ratio of 1.00, meaning it holds 1.0x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is -245.94, indicating conservative leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 3.71 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

These figures cover the twelve months ended March 31, 2026. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 22.83 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 3.34, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 19.04, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. Inventory turnover of 12.72 indicates how many times Cengage Learning Holdings II, Inc. sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

These figures cover the twelve months ended March 31, 2026. That works out to an effective tax rate of 17.40, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items.

Over the twelve months ended March 31, 2026, Cengage Learning Holdings II, Inc. posted a gross margin of 56.52, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 17.51 and net profit margin of 5.52 provide insight into operational efficiency.

These figures cover the twelve months ended March 31, 2026. The dividend payout ratio of 67.98 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth.

As of March 31, 2026, Cengage Learning Holdings II, Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of 0.13, below the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.