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1981 Stock Chart & Stats
HK$0.95
HK$0.12(9.09%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
HK$0.95
HK$0.12(9.09%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeHK$0.55 - HK$1.81
Previous CloseN/A
Volume7.52M
Average Volume (3M)334.43K
Market Cap
HK$1.13B
Enterprise ValueHK$159.39
Total Cash (Recent Filing)HK$1.48B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)HK$0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)2.6
Beta0.45
Next Earnings
Mar 26, 2027EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield10%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.19
Shares Outstanding1,654,937,000
10 Day Avg. Volume522,200
30 Day Avg. Volume334,433
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.02
Price to Book (P/B)0.56
Price to Sales (P/S)1.74
P/FCF Ratio3.57
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)0.27
Revenue Forecast (FY)HK$1.02B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetThe company’s essentially debt-free balance sheet reduces financial risk and interest burdens, preserving flexibility to invest, maintain operations, or return capital. Strong equity relative to assets also provides a durable cushion against earnings fluctuations and economic pressure over the coming quarters.
Improved ProfitabilityThe sharp recovery in net and gross margins indicates materially stronger profitability in the latest annual period. If these gains persist, they can improve internally generated funding, support reinvestment in education offerings, and strengthen resilience even if revenue growth remains uneven.
Positive Cash GenerationMeaningfully positive operating and free cash flow shows that reported profitability is converting into cash, supporting self-funded operations and capital allocation. Cash conversion of roughly 66% of net income provides a useful foundation for financial stability over the next several quarters.
Bears Say
Severe Revenue InstabilityThe extremely sharp reported revenue decline raises a fundamental concern about the durability and scale of the company’s revenue base. Even with stronger margins, sustained contraction could reduce operating leverage, weaken investment capacity, and make future earnings less predictable.
Volatile Earnings HistoryThe movement from a 2023 loss through weak 2024 performance to a strong 2025 rebound demonstrates substantial earnings volatility. Such swings make it harder to assess recurring profitability and can pressure returns on equity, even though leverage remains very low.
Uneven Free Cash Flow HistoryAlthough cash generation was positive in 2025, the year-on-year free cash flow decline and prior negative periods indicate inconsistent cash production. This volatility may limit confidence in recurring funding capacity and could constrain investment or shareholder distributions if profitability weakens.
Cathay Media and Education Group Inc. News
1981 FAQ
What was Cathay Media and Education Group Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Cathay Media and Education Group Inc. lowest stock price was HK$0.55 and its highest was HK$1.81 in the past 12 months.
What is Cathay Media and Education Group Inc.’s market cap?
Cathay Media and Education Group Inc.’s market cap is HK$1.13B.
When is Cathay Media and Education Group Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Cathay Media and Education Group Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 26, 2027 which is in 192 days.
How were Cathay Media and Education Group Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Cathay Media and Education Group Inc. released its earnings results on Aug 28, 2026. The company reported HK$0.133 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Cathay Media and Education Group Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Cathay Media and Education Group Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Cathay Media and Education Group Inc. pay dividends?
Cathay Media and Education Group Inc. pays a Notavailable dividend of HK$0.068 which represents an annual dividend yield of 10%. See more information on Cathay Media and Education Group Inc. dividends here
What is Cathay Media and Education Group Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Cathay Media and Education Group Inc.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Cathay Media and Education Group Inc. have?
Cathay Media and Education Group Inc. has 1,654,937,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Cathay Media and Education Group Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Cathay Media and Education Group Inc. reported an EPS of HK$0.133 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.109%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Cathay Media and Education Group Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HK:1981
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Cathay Media and Education Group Inc. Stock Smart Score
Underperform
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Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-54.84%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.00%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
18.70%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Cathay Media and Education Group Inc.
As an investment holding entity, Cathay Media and Education Group Inc. specializes in the production of television series and films, operating within the People's Republic of China and across international markets. The firm's activities are divided into two main divisions: one dedicated to television and film production and investment, and another focusing on higher education in media and arts, as well as vocational training. Additionally, it offers youth education programs, art instruction, and consultancy services. Established in 2017, the company maintains its corporate headquarters in Beijing, People's Republic of China, and functions as a subsidiary of Cathay Media Holding Inc.
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