Sunlands Technology Group(STG)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
STG•NYSE
$4.07
1.0× P/E·Price updated Jul 6, 2026
AboutSunlands Technology Group, through its subsidiaries, provides online education services in the People's Republic of China. It offers various degree- and diploma-oriented post-secondary courses, including preparation courses for the self-taught higher education examination (STE) for learners pursuing associate diplomas or bachelor's degrees, as well as for the entrance examinations of Master of Business Administration programs. The company's STE courses include Chinese language and literature, law, pre-school education, marketing, English, human resource management, business administration, business management, modern corporate governance, financial management, advertising, accounting, administrative management, computer information management, finance, convention management, chain operation management, and visual communication and design. It also provides professional certification preparation courses in various industries and professions, such as accounting, human resources, teaching, and finance. The company was formerly known as Sunlands Online Education Group and changed its name to Sunlands Technology Group in August 2018. Sunlands Technology Group was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.Show more
- Revenue$2.02B+1.5%
- EBITDA$473M+44.6%
- Net Income$366M+6.9%
- EPS (Diluted)26.43+5.5%
- Gross Margin86.91%+3.4%
- EBITDA Margin23.43%+42.4%
- Operating Margin22.01%+47.0%
- Net Margin18.1%+5.3%
- ROE47.35%-39.4%
STG Price & Volume
Sunlands Technology Group (STG) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Stagnant Revenue Growth Challenges Operational Margin Efficiency
Investment Thesis • Updated 2025Q4
VerdictNeutral
Growth:Contracting
Profitability:Moderate
Financial:Healthy
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Regulatory and enrollment saturation
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Sunlands Technology Group exhibits a paradoxical financial profile characterized by robust 86.8% gross margins and a fortress-like balance sheet, yet it struggles with persistent top-line contraction and high sensitivity to marketing expenditures.
- While the company has successfully deleveraged its debt-to-equity ratio to 0.15, the lack of a clear growth catalyst in the competitive vocational training market warrants caution.
- Investors should monitor whether the company can deploy its $577.1 million cash hoard more effectively to reverse the 2.7% year-over-year revenue decline observed in 2025Q4.
Verdict Logic
while the company trades at a low P/S of 0.19 and maintains a healthy liquidity position, the ongoing 2.7% revenue contraction suggests that the current valuation may reflect structural growth limitations rather than a deep-value opportunity.
STG Growth Metrics
Sunlands Technology Group (STG) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years28.94%
5 Years-1.73%
3 Years-4.56%
TTM1.49%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-17.19%
TTM6.88%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-17.5%
TTM8.15%
Return on Capital
10 Years-60.43%
5 Years43.02%
3 Years39.65%
Last Year34.08%
STG Recent Earnings
Sunlands Technology Group (STG) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 1/12 qtrs (100%)●Beat Revenue 0/12 qtrs (0%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 26, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.83
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Rev
$64M-12.8%
$73M
Q2 2026
Mar 19, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.41+134.7%
$1.18
Rev
$66M-24.5%
$88M
Q4 2025
Nov 20, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.31
—
Rev
$73M
—
Q3 2025
Aug 14, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.31
—
Rev
$75M
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| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 26, 2026 | $0.83 | $64Mvs $73M-12.8% |
| Q2 2026 | Mar 19, 2026 | $0.41vs $1.18+134.7% | $66Mvs $88M-24.5% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 20, 2025 | $1.31 | $73M |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 14, 2025 | $1.31 | $75M |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Sunlands Technology Group (STG)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $4.07 | $54.71M | 1.05 | 1.49% | 18.1% | 47.35% | — | |
| $10.00 | $1.87B | 3.62 | 34.21% | 13.82% | 10.85% | — | |
| $48.52 | $7.76B | 21.10 | 13.6% | 7.37% | 9.09% | — | |
| $5.93 | $1B | -19.13 | 9.04% | -8.23% | -10.06% | — | |
| $4.63 | $677.28M | 180.16 | 0.42% | -0.9% | -3.21% | — | |
| $35.00 | $2.19B | 14.46 | 24.2% | 19.91% | 17.21% | — |
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STG Frequently Asked Questions
Sunlands Technology Group (STG) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Sunlands Technology Group's revenue?
Sunlands Technology Group (STG) reported $2.02B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 1170% increase from $159.0M in 2015.
How fast is Sunlands Technology Group growing?
Sunlands Technology Group (STG) grew revenue by 1.5% over the past year. Growth has been modest.
Is STG profitable?
Yes, Sunlands Technology Group (STG) is profitable, generating $365.6M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (18.1% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
What is STG's return on equity?
Sunlands Technology Group (STG) has a return on equity (ROE) of 47.3%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.
What is Sunlands Technology Group's free cash flow?
Sunlands Technology Group (STG) generated $142.6M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.