First High-School Education Group Co., Ltd.

    First High-School Education Group Co., Ltd.

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    0.76P/E

    Share Statistics

    As of December 31, 2023, First High-School Education Group Co., Ltd. has 86.84M shares outstanding.

    Shares Outstanding86.84M

    Valuation Ratios

    As of December 31, 2023, First High-School Education Group Co., Ltd. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 0.76. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.04, and the price-to-book ratio stands at -0.04.

    PE Ratio0.76
    PS Ratio0.04
    PB Ratio-0.04
    P/TBV Ratio0.10

    Enterprise Valuation

    As of December 31, 2023, First High-School Education Group Co., Ltd. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 2.32 - 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 0.48 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 2.32 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. First High-School Education Group Co., Ltd. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 30.49, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers.

    EV / Sales0.48
    EV / EBITDA2.32
    EV / EBIT2.32
    EV / FCF30.49

    Financial Position

    As of December 31, 2023, First High-School Education Group Co., Ltd. maintains a current ratio of 0.93, meaning it holds 0.9x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 56.59, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of -6.50 demonstrates limited ability to service its debt obligations.

    Current Ratio0.93
    Quick Ratio0.60
    Debt / Equity56.59
    Debt / EBITDA-2.12
    Interest Coverage-6.50

    Financial Efficiency

    These figures cover the twelve months ended December 31, 2023. Return on assets (ROA) is negative at -8.47, reflecting losses generated across the asset base. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is negative at -1,096.87, pointing to unprofitable operations over the period. Inventory turnover of 243.28 indicates how many times First High-School Education Group Co., Ltd. sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

    Return on Assets (ROA)-8.47
    Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)-1,096.87
    Inventory Turnover243.28

    Taxes

    These figures cover the twelve months ended December 31, 2023. That works out to an effective tax rate of 5.27, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items.

    Effective Tax Rate5.27

    Margins

    Over the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, First High-School Education Group Co., Ltd. posted a gross margin of 26.76, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of -15.55 and net profit margin of -27.11 provide insight into operational efficiency.

    Gross Margin26.76
    Operating Margin-15.55
    Pretax Margin-17.06
    Profit Margin-27.11
    EBITDA Margin-15.55

    Scores

    As of December 31, 2023, First High-School Education Group Co., Ltd. has an Altman Z-Score of -0.31, below the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

    Altman Z-Score-0.31