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Skillful Craftsman Education Tech(EDTK)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
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$0.94
10/26/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for EDTK

10/26/2026: EDTK (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Skillful Craftsman Education Tech is a small-cap company operating in the Chinese vocational education sector. Its strengths include a specialized focus on technical skill training and established partnerships with local vocational schools, which support its service delivery model. The primary growth opportunity lies in leveraging government policy support for vocational education to expand its reach. However, the company faces significant risks, including intense competition from larger, better-funded ed-tech firms and ongoing regulatory uncertainty in the Chinese education market. It is best suited for speculative investors who monitor domestic policy developments and the company's success in maintaining its institutional partnerships.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitThe company's small scale and limited growth track record make it less suitable for traditional growth-oriented portfolios.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock lacks consistent, positive volume and price momentum trends required for this strategy.
Value investorMixed fitValuation may appear attractive, but risks related to business sustainability remain elevated.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay dividends and lacks a stable cash-flow profile for income-focused investors.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh volatility and operational risks make this stock inappropriate for low-risk portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is subject to significant price swings due to low liquidity and market sensitivity.
Valuation riskMedium / highUncertain earnings visibility makes justifying current valuation levels difficult.
Competition risk (Chinese Ed-Tech)HighDominant competitors with vast resources exert constant pressure on pricing and market share.
Business qualityMediumThe business model is highly dependent on institutional partnerships and regulatory stability.
Dividend incomeLow / noneNo dividend payments provide no income cushion for investors.
Execution riskMedium / highOperational hurdles in scaling vocational programs could impair future performance.

Price Behavior

Flat / Range-Bound
PRICE PATH

Flat / Range-Bound

The stock price has been trading within a narrow range with minimal directional movement.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -60.5%
Avg. Invested days 24
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
EDTK receives a 2-star rating, reflecting soft or weak scores across the available pillars. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft company fundamentals, and soft analyst coverage.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
EDTK has soft overall fundamentals (2 stars), with weak financial health, soft growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-185.3%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -9170.8%), negative revenue growth (-98.4%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
EDTK's financial health is weak, with the relatively strongest area being soft cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (-9170.8% of revenue). Operating efficiency is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 1-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is EDTK's strongest growth driver at +67.7% FY2026 versus FY2025 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (-98.4%, negative) and earnings growth (-185.3%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 2.3% (soft) and 49.5% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (moderate). Insider ownership of 49.05% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Susquehanna International Group, LLP 1.21%
UBS Group AG 0.68%
Renaissance Technologies Corp 0.30%
BlackRock Inc 0.04%
Royal Bank of Canada 0.00%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
EDTK generates approximately $-8,024 of gross profit, $-186,990 of operating income, and $-91,708 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
EDTK has a relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while soft valuation.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Low VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 14.47M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) 47.7K shares
Beta -0.58
52 Weeks Range 0.80 - 1.36
Updated Date 10/25/2026
52 Weeks Range 0.80 - 1.36
Updated Date 10/25/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.51

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Vocational Education ServicesTuition and service fees from technical training programs delivered to students.Revenue is primarily driven by student enrollments in specialized skills training.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 15.98M
Price to Sales(TTM) 1023.57
Enterprise Value 15.98M
Price to Sales(TTM) 1023.57
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1131
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -0.63
Shares Outstanding 16.20M
Shares Floating 8.01M
Shares Outstanding 16.20M
Shares Floating 8.01M
Percent Insiders 49.05
Percent Institutions 2.27

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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