Shanghai Gench Education Group Limited

Shanghai Gench Education Group Limited

HHKEX:1525
2.12
HKD
-0.04
(-2.08%)
1.13BMarket Cap
Mar 26Next Earn
Shanghai Gench Education Group Limited
HKEX:1525
(Hong Kong Exchange)

Recent

price

2.12

P/E

ratio

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div

yld

- -

ROIC.AI

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
TTM
CNY
0.73
0.89
1.06
1.25
1.36
1.65
1.98
2.35
2.45
2.55
- -
Revenue per Share
0.03
0.12
0.27
0.31
0.47
0.43
0.56
0.72
0.57
0.61
- -
Basic EPS, GAAP
-0.27
-0.25
-0.33
-0.18
-0.34
0.66
0.67
0.54
0.29
0.82
- -
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
- -
- -
- -
- -
0.08
0.15
0.18
0.18
0.18
0.18
- -
Dividend per Share
1.61
1.73
2.22
2.54
4.25
4.41
4.72
5.23
5.58
5.99
5.99
Book Value per Share
1.61
1.72
2.22
2.53
4.24
4.4
4.72
5.22
5.56
5.97
5.97
Tangible Book Value per Share
400
400
400
400
409
413
399
396
395
395
395
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
292
357
425
501
555
684
790
930
970
1,005
- -
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
20.2
27.14
37.49
33.69
44.52
40.58
39.94
42.43
32.48
30.35
- -
Operating Margin (%)
57
61
63
67
71
67
71
96
119
133
- -
Depreciation Expense
13
46
109
125
193
179
225
283
224
243
- -
Net Income, GAAP
9.09
3.08
1.45
0.68
2.5
26.45
26.33
25.3
25.04
23.87
- -
Effective Tax Rate (%)
4.42
12.9
25.57
25.01
34.79
26.19
28.47
30.47
23.06
24.14
- -
Profit Margin (%)
-680
-491
-250
-594
-161
-157
-30
-66
-148
-442
-442
Working Capital
831
893
951
856
713
742
724
688
669
251
251
LT Debt
645
692
890
1,015
1,762
1,828
1,961
2,170
2,317
2,485
2,485
Total Equity
- -
4.48
7.54
7.75
9.32
7.32
8.45
10.01
7.38
7.65
- -
Return on Invested Capital (%)
- -
5.51
8.25
8.35
9.83
7.74
9.1
10.65
8.02
8.6
- -
Return on Capital (%)
- -
6.89
13.73
13.17
13.9
9.97
11.87
13.72
9.97
10.1
- -
Return on Common Equity (%)

Capital Structure

CNY

•

in mil. unless spec.
Dec'24
Jun'25
Dec'25
ST Debt
164
164
31
LT Borrowings
667
663
250
LT Finance Leases
2
2
1
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
415
415
415
Market Capitalization
1,135
1,030
1,015

Working Capital

CNY

•

in mil. unless spec.
Dec'24
Jun'25
Dec'25
Total Current Assets
831
443
465
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
812
431
447
Accounts Receivable, Net
12
5
9
Inventories
- -
- -
- -
Total Current Liabilities
979
514
906
Payables & Accruals
- -
- -
- -
ST Debt
164
164
31
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

CNY

•

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
- -
7.14%
7.24%
Free Cash Flow
- -
-37.14%
179.1%
Net Income, GAAP
- -
6.35%
8.47%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
- -
12.87%
3.58%
Total Cash Common Dividend
- -
19.22%
0.68%

Semi-annual Revenue

CNY

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

H1
H2
FY
2023
- -
- -
930
2024
- -
- -
970
2025
- -
- -
1,005

Semi-annual Earnings Per Share

CNY

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

H1
H2
FY
2023
- -
- -
0.72
2024
- -
- -
0.57
2025
- -
- -
0.61

Semi-annual Dividends Per Share

CNY

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

H1
H2
FY
2023
- -
- -
0.18
2024
- -
- -
0.18
2025
- -
- -
0.18
Business
Shanghai Gench Education Group Limited (1525.HK) operates as an investment holding company that provides higher vocational education services in the People's Republic of China, primarily through its flagship institution, Shanghai Jian Qiao University, located in the Lingang New Area of the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone. The group offers formal undergraduate programs and junior college programs focused on applied technology and practical skills development; degree-granting higher education institution services; common undergraduate education services; self-study examination tutorial services; logistics management services; catering management services; business management services; enterprise services; cultural communication services; and cultural media services, generating revenue mainly from tuition fees, boarding fees, and related education services. As the largest private university in Shanghai by full-time student enrollment in the 2023/24 school year and a leading institution in the Yangtze River Delta, it targets students seeking industry-relevant qualifications in sectors such as integrated circuits, artificial intelligence, civil aviation, medical equipment, and intelligent manufacturing. Founded in 1999 and headquartered at No. 1111 Huchenghuan Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China, the company employs approximately 1,896 staff and concentrates its operations exclusively within the PRC. In March 2025, a wholly-owned subsidiary, Gench WFOE, formed Shanghai Gench Industry-Education Integration Venture Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership) with Shanghai Yunyao (general partner, 0.1% stake) and Shanghai Fengfu (limited partner, 49.9% stake), contributing RMB75 million (50% of total RMB150 million capital) to pursue venture capital investments in private enterprises, equity investments, investment management, and asset management, emphasizing the group's industry-education integration strategy targeting emerging productivity, new retail, new models, and related high-quality enterprises; this joint venture supports enhanced industry collaboration, talent development, innovation platforms, internship opportunities, and sustainable returns without consolidation into the group's financial statements.