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51Talk Online Education Group (COE)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/17/2025: COE (3-star) is a SELL. SELL since 2 days. Profits (5.91%). Updated daily EoD!
Upturn Star Rating
Moderate Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.
Number of Analysts
2 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $7.94
1 Year Target Price $7.94
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 62.62% | Avg. Invested days 28 | Today’s Advisory SELL |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 170.39M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 7.94 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 7.94 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2 | Beta -0.14 | 52 Weeks Range 11.84 - 34.74 | Updated Date 07/17/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 11.84 - 34.74 | Updated Date 07/17/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.6 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -7.92% | Operating Margin (TTM) -7.09% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -8.77% | Return on Equity (TTM) -162.85% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 3.03 | Enterprise Value 142736611 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.86 |
Enterprise Value 142736611 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.86 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.4 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 2.08 | Shares Outstanding 4132690 | Shares Floating 84956035 |
Shares Outstanding 4132690 | Shares Floating 84956035 | ||
Percent Insiders 32.54 | Percent Institutions 19.56 |
Upturn AI SWOT
51Talk Online Education Group
Company Overview
History and Background
51Talk, founded in 2011, is a China-based online English education platform focused on connecting Filipino teachers with Chinese students. It became a publicly listed company on the NYSE in 2016 (COE). It has evolved to primarily serve international markets since regulatory changes in China.
Core Business Areas
- Online English Education: Provides online English lessons to students, primarily leveraging a one-on-one teaching model. While initially targeting the Chinese market, it has shifted focus to international markets.
Leadership and Structure
Information on the current leadership team and organizational structure is difficult to ascertain since going private and changing the focus to international markets.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Online English Lessons: 51Talk's core product is online English lessons taught by Filipino teachers. Previously, with a significant portion of the market share in China before regulatory changes. However, it is difficult to ascertain the exact current international market share. Key competitors include companies like Open English, EF Education First, and various local online tutoring platforms in different regions. Revenue data for this product is unavailable.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The online English education industry is experiencing significant growth globally. Increased internet access and the demand for English proficiency are driving market expansion.
Positioning
51Talk is now positioning itself as an international online ESL provider. Its competitive advantage is its cost-effective Filipino teachers and its experience in the online education market.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global online language learning market is expected to reach hundreds of billions of dollars. 51Talk is positioned to capture a portion of this TAM, but its exact market share is currently difficult to ascertain because the company is now private.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Experienced in online education
- Cost-effective teacher base
- Established platform infrastructure
- Brand recognition (primarily in China)
Weaknesses
- Limited brand recognition outside of China
- Potential dependence on Filipino teachers
- Historical regulatory issues in China
- Unclear market strategy post-China
Opportunities
- Expanding into new international markets
- Developing new English learning products
- Partnering with educational institutions
- Adopting new technologies
Threats
- Intense competition in the online education market
- Changes in regulations in other countries
- Economic downturns affecting affordability
- Technological disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- TAL
- GGTU
- NEW
Competitive Landscape
51Talk faces stiff competition and is shifting towards a new international market strategy.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Significant growth occurred before regulatory changes in China. Current growth is uncertain.
Future Projections: Difficult to project without public information.
Recent Initiatives: Focus on expanding to international markets outside of China.
Summary
51Talk Online Education Group has shifted its focus to international markets after facing regulatory challenges in China. Its prior success in the Chinese market has provided them with a solid foundation, but it is still unclear how it will do moving forward. A key strength of the company is its cost-effective online model using Filipino teachers, which it could use moving forward. It needs to watch out for competition as well as any changing regulatory environments.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company historical reports
- Industry analysis reports
- News articles
Disclaimers:
The information provided is based on available public data and may not be entirely accurate due to the company's private status. Market share estimates are approximate and based on pre-regulatory changes in China. No investment advice is given.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About 51Talk Online Education Group
Exchange NYSE MKT | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2016-06-10 | Founder, Chairman & CEO Mr. Jiajia Huang | ||
Sector Consumer Defensive | Industry Education & Training Services | Full time employees 360 | Website https://en.51talk.com |
Full time employees 360 | Website https://en.51talk.com | ||
51Talk Online Education Group, through its subsidiaries, engages in providing online education platform with English language education services to students in the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. It operates online and mobile education platforms that enable students to take live interactive English and Chinese lessons, on demand, fostering the development of all aspects of English and Chinese proficiency. The company's flagship courses include Classic English Junior and Classic English for the development of English communication skills, as well as AI-empowered knowledge preview and AI-empowered reading lessons. It also offers small group lessons. The company was formerly known as China Online Education Group and changed its name to 51Talk Online Education Group in September 2022. 51Talk Online Education Group was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Singapore.
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