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Skillful Craftsman Education Tech(EDTK)

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1-STAR RATING
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09/25/2026: EDTK (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Skillful Craftsman Education Tech is a specialized provider of vocational training and ed-tech services based in China. The company's strengths lie in its proprietary learning platforms and a curriculum closely aligned with practical industry needs. Its primary growth story centers on capitalizing on the shift toward technical vocational education, though this is balanced against risks from intense competition and frequent regulatory changes in the Chinese education sector. The stock may suit investors interested in speculative ed-tech growth, though it carries significant volatility and execution risks. Monitoring for new regulatory updates and the success of recent institutional partnerships is essential for assessing the company's long-term potential.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company offers exposure to the vocational ed-tech niche but faces significant market and regulatory hurdles.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock lacks consistent, strong upward momentum signals required for this strategy.
Value investorMixed fitValuation may appear low, but fundamental quality and sector risks require deep scrutiny.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay dividends and focuses on growth capital.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh sector volatility and regulatory risk make this an unsuitable choice for low-risk portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighSmall-cap stocks in the education sector often experience sharp price swings based on news.
Valuation riskMedium / highMarket sentiment toward Chinese ed-tech can rapidly compress valuations.
Competition risk (Educational Platforms)HighCompetition from larger, better-capitalized incumbents threatens market share growth.
Business qualityMediumThe business model is specialized but lacks the scale or moat of industry leaders.
Dividend incomeLow / noneNo income generation is provided for shareholders.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccessfully pivoting course content to meet changing industry standards is operationally demanding.

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 -55.4%
Avg. Invested days 23
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
EDTK receives a 2-star rating, supported by available scored 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%), soft cash generation (FCF margin -9170.8%), negative revenue growth (-98.4%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
EDTK's financial health is supported by 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% and approximately 49.5% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 49.05% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Susquehanna International Group, LLP 1.25%
UBS Group AG 0.69%
Renaissance Technologies Corp 0.39%
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. Strong cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
EDTK has a relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Low VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 17.39M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) 5.6K shares
Beta -0.44
52 Weeks Range 0.80 - 1.17
Updated Date 09/25/2026
52 Weeks Range 0.80 - 1.17
Updated Date 09/25/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.51

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Vocational Training ServicesTuition fees from online and offline technical training courses.Revenue comes directly from students paying for skill-based certifications.
Ed-Tech LicensingPlatform usage fees and digital content licensing to schools.Revenue is earned by selling software tools that help other institutions manage learning.

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 17.77M
Price to Sales(TTM) 1230.58
Enterprise Value 17.77M
Price to Sales(TTM) 1230.58
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1257.09
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

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Financial Metrics

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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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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)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About Skillful Craftsman Education Tech

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquarters -
IPO Launch date 2020-07-23
Acting CFO, CEO & Chairman Mr. Bin Fu
Sector Consumer Defensive
Industry Education & Training Services
Full time employees 15
Full time employees 15

Skillful Craftsman Education Technology Limited provides vocational online education and technology services to college students and graduates in the People's Republic of China. Its education services cover a range of subjects, including vocational, continuing, basic, and higher education. The company offers vocational training courses covering subjects, such as mechanics, electronics, auto repair, and construction subjects; technology services comprising software development and cloud services for private companies, academic institutions, and government agencies; and educational technology consulting services, including strategic digital transformation planning, AI-integrated pedagogy design, infrastructure roadmap development, and faculty upskilling programs. It also provides learning management systems (LMS), AI-powered content generation tools, academic administration platforms, and real-time student analytics dashboards. The company offers its products under Sesame Chat brand. In addition, it operates a financial investment educational platform, which offers financial education services, such as global securities market, basic securities knowledge, fundamental analysis, technical analysis courses, trading indicators, volume and price data analysis, risk control, and quantitative trading knowledge, as well as employers service fees. Skillful Craftsman Education Technology Limited was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Shenzhen, the People's Republic of China.