China New Higher Education Group reports strong 2025 performance

China New Higher Education Group Limited reported a 7.8% year-on-year increase in revenue from principal business, reaching RMB2,599.4 million for the year ended August 31, 2025. Adjusted net profit rose by 5.2% to RMB812.3 million, with total revenue climbing 8.3% to RMB3,070.7 million. Despite a slight decrease in gross profit margin to 35.5% due to increased investment in talents and teaching, profit before tax saw a 9.0% increase to RMB995.6 million. Net profit also increased by 9.7% to RMB829.2 million.

The group's total student enrollment for the 2025/2026 academic year reached approximately 133,000, with new undergraduate student numbers increasing by 3.9% year-on-year. Graduate employment quality remained high, with a 98.22% initial employment rate for 2025 graduates, a 3.13 percentage point increase from the previous year. High-quality employment accounted for 53.94% of graduates, and the number of students employed by famous companies surged by 110.32%.

Capital expenditures for the year amounted to RMB688.4 million, primarily directed towards upgrading Guizhou School and other infrastructure projects. The group's gearing ratio improved significantly, decreasing from 85.2% in 2024 to 52.8% in 2025, driven by reduced interest-bearing liabilities and increased total equity.