Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 4.8x · EV/EBITDA 15.7x · ROE 18.1%. (2020–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $6M | $8M | $299918 | $194348 | $377117 | $1M | $2M |
| Enterprise Value | $15M | $17M | $8M | $6M | $9M | $22M | $29M |
| P/E Ratio → | 4.77 | 5.87 | 0.13 | — | — | — | — |
| P/S Ratio | 0.68 | 0.84 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.02 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.78 | 0.96 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.11 |
| P/FCF | — | — | 0.69 | — | — | — | 3.45 |
| P/OCF | 46.70 | 58.06 | 0.18 | — | — | — | 3.27 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.78 | 0.12 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.19 | 0.24 |
| EV / EBITDA | 15.65 | 17.25 | — | — | — | — | — |
| EV / EBIT | 136.54 | 150.43 | — | — | — | — | — |
| EV / FCF | — | — | 18.44 | — | — | — | 41.79 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 54.8% | 54.8% | 53.1% | 27.2% | 1.9% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| Operating Margin | 1.2% | 1.2% | -7.7% | -47.0% | -63.9% | -48.5% | -42.6% |
| Net Profit Margin | 14.4% | 14.4% | 3.3% | -34.7% | -94.8% | 2.6% | -52.2% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 18.1% | 18.1% | 34.3% | -315.3% | -628.7% | 13.4% | -290.3% |
| ROA | 7.1% | 7.1% | 11.9% | -97.8% | -109.2% | 1.9% | -39.0% |
| ROIC | 0.5% | 0.5% | -29.5% | -160.1% | -264.3% | -118.8% | -79.5% |
| ROCE | 0.8% | 0.8% | -49.5% | -250.6% | -182.0% | -91.1% | -82.4% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 1.18 | 1.18 | 1.31 | 1.68 | 1.49 | 1.07 | 2.08 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 9.95 | 9.95 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 1.08 | 1.15 | 0.92 | 1.07 | 0.89 | 1.24 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 9.10 | 9.10 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Debt / FCF | — | — | 17.75 | — | — | — | 38.34 |
| Interest Coverage | — | — | -83.65 | -536.07 | -603.04 | -46.93 | -34.07 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.20 | 2.20 | 1.70 | 1.28 | 1.33 | 0.63 | 0.66 |
| Quick Ratio | 2.19 | 2.19 | 1.70 | 1.28 | 1.33 | 0.63 | 0.66 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.16 | 0.49 | 0.28 | 0.29 | 0.44 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.46 | 3.95 | 3.16 | 4.01 | 0.74 | 0.75 |
| Inventory Turnover | 53.55 | 53.55 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 98.91 | 15.79 | 12.83 | 28.70 | 7.66 | 72.88 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 21.0% | 17.0% | 752.4% | — | — | — | — |
| FCF Yield | — | — | 145.0% | — | — | — | 29.0% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $3M | $142818 | $140832 | $123645 | $116637 | $110930 |
Imminent liquidity and insolvency
According to recent market data, Ambow trades at a P/S ratio of 0.70 and a P/E of 4.96, which, based on reported figures, suggests the market is pricing the firm as a terminal liquidation play rather than a viable, growth-oriented education service provider.
The low valuation multiples appear to reflect deep skepticism regarding the company's ability to stabilize its revenue base following the 86% contraction. Investors should monitor whether these multiples represent a value opportunity or a value trap, as the lack of forward earnings guidance makes it difficult to justify the current pricing against historical norms.
Based on the latest financial statements, Ambow's ROIC has fluctuated significantly, with the most recent 2.4% return indicating that the company is struggling to generate meaningful value from its remaining invested capital compared to its historical performance and broader sector benchmarks.
The volatility in ROIC suggests that the company's pivot toward institutional services has yet to yield a sustainable compounding effect on capital. The inability to maintain consistent, positive returns on invested capital warrants further investigation into whether the current asset base is capable of supporting future growth or if further impairments are likely.
As reported in recent filings, the company's asset turnover ratio of 0.13 highlights a significant decline in operational efficiency, suggesting that the firm's remaining physical assets are currently underutilized relative to the scale of its operations and the requirements of its new business model.
The erratic nature of the cash conversion cycle, with DSO reaching 88 days in the most recent quarter, indicates potential challenges in collecting payments from institutional partners. This inefficiency in working capital management appears to be a primary driver of the company's ongoing liquidity constraints and operational instability.
Based on the provided quarterly data, the current ratio of 2.53 may appear adequate, yet the absolute cash balance of $831,000, as noted in recent disclosures, suggests a highly vulnerable liquidity position that leaves little room for operational error or unexpected capital requirements.
The reliance on a small cash buffer to support physical school operations is a significant risk factor that could necessitate dilutive financing. Investors should monitor the company's ability to manage its short-term obligations, as the current liquidity profile appears insufficient to sustain the business through a prolonged period of revenue volatility.
The P/E ratio is frequently misapplied to Ambow's business model, as it obscures the reality that current earnings are likely driven by non-operating gains rather than sustainable core operations, making it a poor metric for assessing the company's true fundamental health.
Instead of relying on P/E, analysts should focus on the cash burn rate and the sustainability of institutional contract revenue. Using P/E in this context risks ignoring the significant disconnect between accounting profit and the actual cash generation required to maintain the company's physical infrastructure.
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Ambow Education Holding Ltd.'s current P/E ratio is 4.8x. The historical average is 3.0x. This places it at the 50th percentile of its historical range.
Ambow Education Holding Ltd.'s current EV/EBITDA is 15.7x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 17.2x.
Ambow Education Holding Ltd.'s return on equity (ROE) is 18.1%. The historical average is -108.0%.
Based on historical data, Ambow Education Holding Ltd. is trading at a P/E of 4.8x. This is at the 50th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Ambow Education Holding Ltd. has 54.8% gross margin and 1.2% operating margin.
Ambow Education Holding Ltd.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 10.0x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.