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Ambow Education Holding Ltd (AMBO)

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08/28/2025: AMBO (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -68.25%
Avg. Invested days 32
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 7.20M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 22.91
1Y Target Price 55.39
Price to earnings Ratio 22.91
1Y Target Price 55.39
Volume (30-day avg) -
Beta 0.67
52 Weeks Range 1.00 - 4.46
Updated Date 06/28/2025
52 Weeks Range 1.00 - 4.46
Updated Date 06/28/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.11

Earnings Date

Report Date -
When -
Estimate -
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 3.29%
Operating Margin (TTM) -6.65%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -2.38%
Return on Equity (TTM) 4.69%

Valuation

Trailing PE 22.91
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 14919067
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.77
Enterprise Value 14919067
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.77
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.59
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.16
Shares Outstanding 2620960
Shares Floating 29316129
Shares Outstanding 2620960
Shares Floating 29316129
Percent Insiders -
Percent Institutions 1.01

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Ambow Education Holding Ltd

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Ambow Education Holding Ltd. (AMBO) was founded in 2000. It initially focused on providing test preparation and educational services in China. Over time, it expanded its offerings to include career education, technology, and international education programs. It has experienced challenges related to Chinese regulations on the education sector.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Career Education: Provides training and educational services aimed at preparing students for specific careers, including IT, healthcare, and business management.
  • K-12 Education Support: Offers after-school tutoring and test preparation services for primary and secondary school students, including online resources.
  • Technology: Develops and provides educational technology solutions, including learning management systems and online learning platforms. The extent of active technology programs is unclear, given regulatory changes.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Given the company's status, current details on leadership and structure are difficult to obtain. However, information on current executive management structure should be included here.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Career-Focused Training Programs: Offers specialized career training in sectors like IT and healthcare. Market share data is challenging to ascertain due to the dynamic regulatory environment and Ambow's changing focus. Competitors include other private education providers such as New Oriental Education & Technology Group, TAL Education Group and Koolearn Technology Holding.
  • Online Learning Platforms: Ambow may offer online platforms, but details are not readily available, particularly following regulatory changes in China. New Oriental and Koolearn are also key players in the online learning market.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The Chinese education market has undergone significant regulatory changes, impacting private education providers, particularly in the K-12 sector. This has led companies to pivot toward vocational training and higher education support.

Positioning

Ambow's position in the market is uncertain, affected by regulatory changes and business restructuring. It needs to adapt to the new regulatory landscape and focus on areas less restricted by the government.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for career education in China is substantial, estimated in the billions of dollars. However, Ambow's share of this market is difficult to estimate due to regulatory changes and company restructuring. The size and direction of the market remains hard to project.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Brand recognition in certain regions of China
  • Established network of educational centers (although possibly shrinking)
  • Experience in delivering education and training services

Weaknesses

  • Significant impact from regulatory changes in China
  • Financial instability
  • Uncertainty about future business direction

Opportunities

  • Expansion into less regulated areas like vocational training
  • Partnerships with international educational institutions
  • Development of innovative educational technologies

Threats

  • Further regulatory restrictions
  • Increased competition from other education providers
  • Economic slowdown in China
  • Delisting from the NYSE

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • TAL (TAL)
  • EDU (EDU)
  • GOTU (GOTU)

Competitive Landscape

Ambow faces significant disadvantages compared to competitors due to regulatory issues and financial instability. Its ability to compete effectively depends on its ability to adapt and innovate.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth has been inconsistent and affected by regulatory changes.

Future Projections: Future growth is uncertain, dependent on Ambow's ability to adapt to the regulatory environment and capitalize on new opportunities.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives may include restructuring operations, focusing on vocational training, and exploring new business models. Specific actions should be listed here.

Summary

Ambow Education Holding Ltd. faces considerable challenges due to regulatory changes in the Chinese education sector. Its historical performance is unreliable for future projection. The company needs to focus on restructuring, adapting to the regulatory environment, and exploring less regulated segments to survive. The company must address its financial instability and improve its competitive positioning to achieve sustainable growth.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Company filings
  • Industry reports
  • News articles

Disclaimers:

The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. The Chinese regulatory environment is dynamic and can significantly impact the company's future performance. The market share is based on the overall China education market.

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About Ambow Education Holding Ltd

Exchange NYSE MKT
Headquaters Cupertino, CA, United States
IPO Launch date 2010-08-05
Chairman, CEO & Acting CFO Dr. Jin Huang
Sector Consumer Defensive
Industry Education & Training Services
Full time employees 35
Full time employees 35

Ambow Education Holding Ltd. operates as an AI-driven technology educational company in the United States and internationally. The company develops and offers HybriU, an AI driven platform, which designed for the education, corporate conferencing, and live events industries to deliver dynamic, real-time content, and engagement across in-person and remote audiences. It also provides career-focused post-secondary educational services to undergraduate students. Ambow Education Holding Ltd. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.