(BEDU) Bright Scholar Education - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United Kingdom • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US1091991091

BEDU: Schools, Education, Camps, Consulting, Career, Counselling, Training

Bright Scholar Education Holdings Limited is a leading global provider of K-12 education services, operating a network of schools and complementary education programs in China, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, the United States, and Canada. The company is organized into three main segments: Overseas Schools, Complementary Education Services, and K-12 Operation Services. Its offerings include international schools, after-school programs, summer camps, and specialized services such as international education consulting, career counseling, and training for international academic competitions. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Cambridge, UK, Bright Scholar has established itself as a key player in the global education sector, with a strong focus on providing high-quality, international education to students preparing for overseas universities. The companys operations are supported by a robust network of educators and professionals dedicated to fostering academic excellence and global readiness.

From a technical perspective, BEDU is currently trading at $1.41, below its 20-day SMA of $1.59 and 50-day SMA of $1.68, indicating bearish momentum in the short term. The 200-day SMA of $1.91 further confirms the stocks downward trend over the past year. Average trading volume over the last 20 days is 5,665 shares, reflecting low liquidity. The ATR of 0.10 suggests minimal price volatility, with tight ranges expected in the near term.

Fundamentally, Bright Scholars market cap stands at $49.05 million, with a price-to-book ratio of 0.64, indicating the stock is trading below its book value. The companys trailing and forward P/E ratios are currently undefined, likely due to net losses. The price-to-sales ratio of 0.03 highlights the stocks low valuation relative to its revenue. However, the return on equity of -38.49% raises concerns about profitability and shareholder value creation.

3-Month Forecast: Based on the convergence of and , BEDU is expected to face continued selling pressure, with the stock likely to test lower levels near $1.30 in the coming weeks. The bearish crossover of the 20-day and 50-day SMAs, combined with the stocks distance from the 200-day SMA, suggests limited upside potential. However, the low ATR may limit downside volatility, potentially leading to a sideways trading range if macroeconomic conditions stabilize. Investors should closely monitor earnings reports and any strategic updates from management that could impact the stocks trajectory.

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BEDU Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 42m
Sector Consumer Defensive
Industry Education & Training Services
GiC Sub-Industry Education Services
IPO / Inception 2017-05-18

BEDU Stock Ratings

Growth 5y -87.6%
Fundamental -0.90%
Dividend 9.44%
Rel. Strength Industry -33.9
Analysts 3/5
Fair Price Momentum 2.18 USD
Fair Price DCF 569.83 USD

BEDU Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 0.00%
Yield on Cost 5y %
Annual Growth 5y -100.00%
Payout Consistency 31.5%

BEDU Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -64.9%
Growth Correlation 12m -67%
Growth Correlation 5y -90.3%
CAGR 5y -38.46%
CAGR/Max DD 5y -0.40
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.05
Alpha -28.89
Beta -0.18
Volatility 73.66%
Current Volume 1.6k
Average Volume 20d 1.3k
What is the price of BEDU stocks?
As of March 18, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 1.55 with a total of 1,624 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +6.53%, over one month by -10.14%, over three months by -21.72% and over the past year by -26.89%.
Is Bright Scholar Education a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Bright Scholar Education is currently (March 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of -0.90 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of BEDU as of March 2025 is 2.18. This means that BEDU is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +40.65% (Margin of Safety).
Is BEDU a buy, sell or hold?
Bright Scholar Education has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.00. Therefor, it is recommend to hold BEDU.
  • Strong Buy: 0
  • Buy: 0
  • Hold: 2
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for BEDU stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, BEDU Bright Scholar Education will be worth about 2.4 in March 2026. The stock is currently trading at 1.55. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +51.61%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 3.1 98.1%
Analysts Target Price 7.1 358.7%
ValueRay Target Price 2.4 51.6%