Cathay Media and Education Group Inc. (1981) Stock Price & Analysis

1981 Stock Chart & Stats

HK$0.62HK$0.02(3.33%)

At close: Oct 30 4:00 PM GMT+8

Day’s Range: HKD 0.59 - HKD 0.62
52-Week Range: HKD 0.55 - HKD 1.40
Previous Close: HKD 0.60
Volume: 7.52M
Average Volume (3M): 223.13K
Market Cap: HKD 1.03B
Enterprise Value: HKD 162.68M
Total Cash (Recent Filing): HKD 1.09B
Total Debt (Recent Filing): HKD 0
Price to Earnings (P/E): 2.4
Beta: 0.42
Next Earnings: Mar 26, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate: N/A
Last Dividend Ex-Date: Jun 08, 2026
Dividend Yield: 10.97%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Very Low Leverage

The virtually debt-free balance sheet reduces financial risk and interest burdens, preserving flexibility through operating volatility. Sizable equity relative to assets also provides a stronger base for funding operations and pursuing opportunities without relying heavily on external financing.

Strong Profitability Rebound

The sharp improvement in net and gross margins shows substantial recent earnings recovery and stronger operating profitability. If these levels prove sustainable, they can support internal reinvestment, strengthen cash generation, and improve the company’s ability to absorb uneven revenue performance.

Positive Cash Generation

Meaningfully positive operating and free cash flow indicates that recent reported profits were accompanied by real cash generation. This supports ongoing operations, financial resilience, and capital allocation, while the approximately 66% free-cash-flow conversion from net income provides useful earnings backing.

Bears Say

Severe Revenue Instability

The extreme reported revenue decline raises a significant question about the durability and quality of the latest profit rebound. Even with strong margins, a shrinking or unstable revenue base can limit operating scale, reduce predictability, and make future earnings more difficult to sustain.

Volatile Earnings History

Large swings from a 2023 loss to weak 2024 results and then strong 2025 profitability indicate an uneven earnings profile. Such volatility can make returns on equity less dependable, complicate planning, and reduce confidence that recent performance represents a stable multi-period trend.

Uneven Free Cash Flow

Although cash generation was positive in 2025, the year-on-year free-cash-flow decline and prior negative periods show that cash conversion has not been consistently stable. This variability may constrain dependable funding for reinvestment, distributions, or other long-term capital needs.

Cathay Media and Education Group Inc. News

Cathay Group Unit Grants RMB45 Million Connected Loan to Controlling Shareholder

Cathay Media and Education Group Inc. ( ($HK:1981) ) just unveiled an announcement. Cathay Group Holdings Inc. has arranged for its wholly owned subsidiary Bicheng Art to extend an unsecured

1w ago1981

Cathay Group Earnings Jump on Media Education Growth and Stronger E-Commerce

Cathay Media and Education Group Inc. ( ($HK:1981) ) just unveiled an announcement. Cathay Group Holdings Inc. reported unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2026, showing

2M ago1981

Cathay Group Sets August Board Meeting for Interim Results and Dividend Review

An announcement from Cathay Media and Education Group Inc. ( ($HK:1981) ) is now available. Cathay Group Holdings Inc. has scheduled a board meeting for 28 August 2026 to review

2M ago1981

Cathay Group Wins Strong Shareholder Backing at 2026 AGM

Cathay Media and Education Group Inc. ( ($HK:1981) ) just unveiled an update. Cathay Group Holdings Inc. reported that all resolutions at its 29 May 2026 annual general meeting were

5M ago1981

Cathay Group Sets 2026 AGM to Approve Dividend, Board Changes and Share Mandates

The latest update is out from Cathay Media and Education Group Inc. ( ($HK:1981) ). Cathay Group Holdings Inc. has called its annual general meeting for 29 May 2026 in

6M ago1981

Cathay Group Profit Jumps on Education Growth and Cleaned-Up TV/Film Receivables

Cathay Media and Education Group Inc. ( ($HK:1981) ) has provided an announcement. Cathay Group Holdings Inc. reported a modest 0.7% rise in revenue to RMB787.7 million for 2025, driven

7M ago1981

Cathay Group Sets Final 2025 Dividend and Key Payment Dates

Cathay Media and Education Group Inc. ( ($HK:1981) ) has provided an update. Cathay Group Holdings Inc. has declared a final ordinary cash dividend of HKD 0.068 per share for

7M ago1981

Cathay Group Flags Surge in 2025 Profit on Education Growth and Cleaner Receivables

Cathay Media and Education Group Inc. ( ($HK:1981) ) just unveiled an announcement. Cathay Group Holdings has issued a profit alert, indicating that unaudited consolidated profit for the year ended

7M ago1981

Cathay Group Sets March 2026 Board Meeting to Approve 2025 Results and Consider Dividend

Cathay Media and Education Group Inc. ( ($HK:1981) ) has issued an update. Cathay Group Holdings Inc. has scheduled a board meeting for 30 March 2026 to review and approve

7M ago1981

Cathay Media and Education Group Secures Cost-Effective Lease Renewal

The latest update is out from Cathay Media and Education Group Inc. ( ($HK:1981) ). Cathay Media and Education Group Inc. has renewed its lease agreements for its headquarters with

10M ago1981

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$1.40 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$1.03B.

When is Cathay Media and Education Group Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?

The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.

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$0.134 earnings per share for the quarter.

Is Cathay Media and Education Group Inc. overvalued?

Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is 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 10.97%. 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$0.134 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

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Cathay Media and Education Group Inc. Stock Smart Score

Neutral

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