What is Bright Scholar E's earnings per share (EPS)?

Bright Scholar E (BEDU) reported diluted earnings per share of $-1.18 for fiscal year 2024. This represents a -156.5% change compared to the previous fiscal year. EPS represents the portion of a company's net income allocated to each outstanding share of common stock and is widely used to evaluate profitability on a per-share basis.

Bright Scholar E Financials

BEDU

Source SEC Filings (10-K/10-Q) Data as of Aug 31, 2024 Currency USD FYE August

This page shows Bright Scholar E (BEDU) financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 8 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).

Rhea AI BEDU FY2024 2026-04-22

Positive cash flow despite deep losses is the dominant mechanic, with asset shrinkage and tight liquidity carrying the business through FY2024.

From FY2022 to FY2024, revenue stayed between $248.8M and $292.6M, so the business did not materially re-scale over those years. Even so, free cash flow turned positive in FY2024 while operating margin fell to -46.7%; that gap shows reported losses and cash drain have diverged, helped by lower reinvestment and expenses that hit earnings harder than cash.

The balance-sheet cushion is thinning faster than the cash story suggests: total assets fell to $429.5M and equity to $72.9M in FY2024. Cash of $69.6M covered only about half of current liabilities of $141.4M, so liquidity depends more on liabilities rolling than on a large cash buffer.

The core gross economics were comparatively stable: gross margin held at 28.7% while SG&A dropped to $66.2M. Yet operating margin still sank to -46.7%, which suggests the FY2024 loss came less from everyday delivery costs and more from charges below gross profit that did not consume cash in the same proportion.

Financial Health Signals

Financial Health Score 22/100

Scored against operating companies for FY2024. Each of the six dimensions is a percentile rank within that peer group; the overall is their average, with missing dimensions counted as zero out of six. A high score means strong standing among peers, not absolute cross-industry strength. How this score is calculated →

Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of Bright Scholar E's business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.

Profitability

Bright Scholar E has an operating margin of -46.7%, meaning the company retains $-47 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This below-average margin results in a low score of 26/100, suggesting thin profitability after operating expenses. This is down from -8.8% the prior year.

Growth

Bright Scholar E's revenue declined 15.4% year-over-year, from $292.6M to $247.6M. This contraction results in a growth score of 31/100.

Leverage

Bright Scholar E has elevated debt relative to equity (D/E of 4.72), meaning the company relies heavily on borrowed funds. This high leverage results in a low score of 12/100, reflecting increased financial risk.

Liquidity

Bright Scholar E's current ratio of 0.66 is below the typical benchmark, resulting in a score of 8/100. This tight liquidity could limit financial flexibility if cash inflows slow.

Cash Flow

Bright Scholar E has a free cash flow margin of 4.6%, earning a moderate score of 32/100. The company generates positive cash flow after capital investments, but with room for improvement.

Returns

Bright Scholar E generates a -199.8% ROE, indicating limited profit relative to shareholders' investment. This results in a returns score of 21/100. This is down from -27.9% the prior year.

Altman Z-Score Distress

-1.01

Bright Scholar E scores -1.01, below the 1.81 distress threshold. The score is driven primarily by a large market capitalization ($66.8M) relative to total liabilities ($344.1M). This indicates elevated financial distress risk and warrants close attention to liquidity and debt levels.

Distress-screening estimate for non-financial companies. Not computed for banks or insurers, where the Altman model does not apply.

Piotroski F-Score Partial

6/8

Bright Scholar E passes 6 of 8 computable financial strength tests (1 of the nine could not be computed from available data). 2 of 4 profitability signals pass, all 2 leverage/liquidity signals pass, both operating efficiency signals pass.

Earnings Quality Mixed

-0.12x

For every $1 of reported earnings, Bright Scholar E generates $-0.12 in operating cash flow ($17.8M OCF vs -$145.7M net income). This mixed ratio suggests some earnings may rely on non-cash accounting items.

Interest Coverage At Risk

-625.5x

Bright Scholar E earns $-625.5 in operating income for every $1 of interest expense (-$115.7M vs $185K). This narrow margin raises concern about the company's ability to service its debt if operating income declines.

Key Financial Metrics

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Earnings & Revenue

Revenue

$247.6M

YoY-15.4%

5Y CAGR-7.1%

Bright Scholar E generated $247.6M in revenue in fiscal year 2024. This represents a decrease of 15.4% from the prior year.

EBITDA

-$106.8M

YoY-559.4%

Bright Scholar E's EBITDA was -$106.8M in fiscal year 2024, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents a decrease of 559.4% from the prior year.

Net Income

-$145.7M

YoY-167.6%

Bright Scholar E reported -$145.7M in net income in fiscal year 2024. This represents a decrease of 167.6% from the prior year.

EPS (Diluted)

$-1.18

YoY-156.5%

Bright Scholar E earned $-1.18 per diluted share (EPS) in fiscal year 2024. This represents a decrease of 156.5% from the prior year.

Cash & Balance Sheet

Free Cash Flow

$11.4M

YoY+245.1%

5Y CAGR-35.1%

Bright Scholar E generated $11.4M in free cash flow in fiscal year 2024, representing cash available after capex. This represents an increase of 245.1% from the prior year.

Cash & Debt

$69.6M

YoY-6.0%

5Y CAGR-31.3%

Bright Scholar E held $69.6M in cash against $0 in long-term debt as of fiscal year 2024.

Dividends Per Share

N/A

Shares Outstanding

119M

YoY+0.0%

5Y CAGR-0.3%

Bright Scholar E had 119M shares outstanding in fiscal year 2024. This represents an increase of 0.0% from the prior year.

Margins & Returns

Gross Margin

28.7%

YoY+0.6pp

5Y CAGR-9.4pp

Bright Scholar E's gross margin was 28.7% in fiscal year 2024, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is up 0.6 percentage points from the prior year.

Operating Margin

-46.7%

YoY-37.9pp

5Y CAGR-58.5pp

Bright Scholar E's operating margin was -46.7% in fiscal year 2024, reflecting core business profitability. This is down 37.9 percentage points from the prior year.

Net Margin

-58.9%

YoY-40.2pp

5Y CAGR-68.3pp

Bright Scholar E's net profit margin was -58.9% in fiscal year 2024, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is down 40.2 percentage points from the prior year.

Return on Equity

-199.8%

YoY-172.0pp

5Y CAGR-208.7pp

Bright Scholar E's ROE was -199.8% in fiscal year 2024, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is down 172.0 percentage points from the prior year.

Capital Allocation

R&D Spending

N/A

Share Buybacks

N/A

Capital Expenditures

$6.4M

YoY-41.4%

5Y CAGR-21.6%

Bright Scholar E invested $6.4M in capex in fiscal year 2024, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents a decrease of 41.4% from the prior year.

BEDU Income Statement

Metric	FY24	FY23	FY22	FY21	FY20	FY19
Revenue	$247.6M-15.4%	$292.6M+17.6%	$248.8M+14.7%	$217.0M-55.9%	$491.6M+37.2%	$358.2M
Cost of Revenue	$176.5M-16.1%	$210.3M+17.1%	$179.6M-1.7%	$182.7M-41.7%	$313.2M+41.3%	$221.7M
Gross Profit	$71.0M-13.7%	$82.3M+18.9%	$69.2M+101.8%	$34.3M-80.8%	$178.4M+30.7%	$136.6M
R&D Expenses	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
SG&A Expenses	$66.2M-22.2%	$85.0M+8.5%	$78.4M-5.5%	$82.9M-34.8%	$127.2M+31.6%	$96.7M
Operating Income	-$115.7M-350.2%	-$25.7M+70.8%	-$88.0M-46.0%	-$60.3M-234.2%	$44.9M+7.0%	$42.0M
Interest Expense	$185K	N/A	-$18.6M+29.4%	-$26.3M	N/A	N/A
Income Tax	$4.6M-81.9%	$25.6M+199.5%	$8.6M-41.3%	$14.6M+26.4%	$11.5M+2.4%	$11.3M
Net Income	-$145.7M-167.6%	-$54.4M+46.7%	-$102.1M-297.9%	-$25.7M-209.2%	$23.5M-30.2%	$33.7M
EPS (Diluted)	$-1.18-156.5%	$-0.46+47.1%	$-0.87	N/A	$0.20-28.6%	$0.28

Metric	Q4'24	Q4'23	Q4'22	Q4'21	Q4'20	Q4'19	Q4'18	Q4'17
Revenue	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cost of Revenue	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Gross Profit	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
R&D Expenses	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
SG&A Expenses	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Operating Income	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Interest Expense	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Income Tax	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Net Income	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
EPS (Diluted)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

BEDU Balance Sheet

Metric	FY24	FY23	FY22	FY21	FY20	FY19
Total Assets	$429.5M-32.5%	$636.5M-11.5%	$719.0M-46.2%	$1.3B-15.5%	$1.6B+45.2%	$1.1B
Current Assets	$93.6M-26.7%	$127.8M-26.8%	$174.4M-69.4%	$570.9M-16.8%	$686.5M+31.3%	$523.0M
Cash & Equivalents	$69.6M-6.0%	$74.0M-23.3%	$96.5M-26.2%	$130.7M-73.5%	$493.3M+8.7%	$453.9M
Inventory	$164K-78.3%	$755K-24.3%	$997K-15.0%	$1.2M-71.3%	$4.1M+11.6%	$3.7M
Accounts Receivable	$2.7M+0.2%	$2.6M+0.8%	$2.6M-59.4%	$6.5M+129.5%	$2.8M-6.5%	$3.0M
Goodwill	$74.4M-59.4%	$183.1M-12.0%	$208.1M-31.0%	$301.9M-9.5%	$333.6M+14.2%	$292.1M
Total Liabilities	$344.1M-18.1%	$419.9M-5.4%	$443.8M-50.8%	$901.7M-19.8%	$1.1B+71.0%	$657.6M
Current Liabilities	$141.4M-30.7%	$204.0M-11.2%	$229.7M-63.2%	$624.0M+15.6%	$539.6M+53.7%	$351.2M
Long-Term Debt	N/A	N/A	$92K-3.2%	$95K-100.0%	$294.6M+0.1%	$294.4M
Total Equity	$72.9M-62.7%	$195.2M-19.5%	$242.4M-38.5%	$394.2M-1.4%	$399.8M+5.1%	$380.4M
Retained Earnings	-$208.0M-219.1%	-$65.2M-517.4%	-$10.6M-110.5%	$100.4M+8.7%	$92.4M+40.0%	$66.0M

Metric	Q4'24	Q4'23	Q4'22	Q4'21	Q4'20	Q4'19	Q4'18	Q4'17
Total Assets	$429.5M-32.5%	$636.5M-11.5%	$719.0M-46.2%	$1.3B-15.5%	$1.6B+45.2%	$1.1B+59.3%	$683.2M+67.6%	$407.8M
Current Assets	$93.6M-26.7%	$127.8M-26.8%	$174.4M-69.4%	$570.9M-16.8%	$686.5M+31.3%	$523.0M+10.1%	$475.0M+60.5%	$296.0M
Cash & Equivalents	$69.6M-6.0%	$74.0M-23.3%	$96.5M-26.2%	$130.7M-73.5%	$493.3M+8.7%	$453.9M-1.7%	$461.8M+61.6%	$285.8M
Inventory	$164K-78.3%	$755K-24.3%	$997K-15.0%	$1.2M-71.3%	$4.1M+11.6%	$3.7M+173.0%	$1.3M+2.9%	$1.3M
Accounts Receivable	$2.7M+0.2%	$2.6M+0.8%	$2.6M-59.4%	$6.5M+129.5%	$2.8M-6.5%	$3.0M+2450.0%	$118K+3833.3%	$3K
Goodwill	$74.4M-59.4%	$183.1M-12.0%	$208.1M-31.0%	$301.9M-9.5%	$333.6M+14.2%	$292.1M+227.4%	$89.2M+465.2%	$15.8M
Total Liabilities	$344.1M-18.1%	$419.9M-5.4%	$443.8M-50.8%	$901.7M-19.8%	$1.1B+71.0%	$657.6M+171.4%	$242.3M+26.0%	$192.3M
Current Liabilities	$141.4M-30.7%	$204.0M-11.2%	$229.7M-63.2%	$624.0M+15.6%	$539.6M+53.7%	$351.2M+47.6%	$238.0M+30.4%	$182.4M
Long-Term Debt	N/A	N/A	$92K-3.2%	$95K-100.0%	$294.6M+0.1%	$294.4M	N/A	N/A
Total Equity	$72.9M-62.7%	$195.2M-19.5%	$242.4M-38.5%	$394.2M-1.4%	$399.8M+5.1%	$380.4M-8.6%	$416.0M+93.6%	$214.9M
Retained Earnings	-$208.0M-219.1%	-$65.2M-517.4%	-$10.6M-110.5%	$100.4M+8.7%	$92.4M+40.0%	$66.0M+95.2%	$33.8M+1498.9%	-$2.4M

BEDU Cash Flow Statement

Metric	FY24	FY23	FY22	FY21	FY20	FY19
Operating Cash Flow	$17.8M+481.3%	$3.1M-55.2%	$6.8M-93.7%	$108.2M+50.8%	$71.7M-40.7%	$120.9M
Capital Expenditures	$6.4M-41.4%	$10.9M-16.0%	$13.0M-47.0%	$24.6M+12.3%	$21.9M+0.8%	$21.7M
Free Cash Flow	$11.4M+245.1%	-$7.9M-27.6%	-$6.2M-107.4%	$83.6M+67.7%	$49.9M-49.7%	$99.2M
Investing Cash Flow	-$13.8M-89.5%	-$7.3M+94.0%	-$121.5M+74.5%	-$476.6M-4597.1%	$10.6M+103.4%	-$315.3M
Financing Cash Flow	-$12.1M+70.7%	-$41.2M-379.7%	$14.7M+121.3%	-$69.1M-170.0%	$98.7M-52.3%	$206.8M
Dividends Paid	N/A	N/A	N/A	$14.3M-46.8%	$26.9M	N/A
Share Buybacks	N/A	N/A	$1.3M-64.8%	$3.8M-53.4%	$8.2M-86.0%	$58.3M

Metric	Q4'24	Q4'23	Q4'22	Q4'21	Q4'20	Q4'19	Q4'18	Q4'17
Operating Cash Flow	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Capital Expenditures	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Free Cash Flow	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Investing Cash Flow	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Financing Cash Flow	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Dividends Paid	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Share Buybacks	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

BEDU Financial Ratios

Metric	FY24	FY23	FY22	FY21	FY20	FY19
Gross Margin	28.7%+0.6pp	28.1%+0.3pp	27.8%+12.0pp	15.8%-20.5pp	36.3%-1.8pp	38.1%
Operating Margin	-46.7%-37.9pp	-8.8%+26.6pp	-35.4%-7.6pp	-27.8%-36.9pp	9.1%-2.6pp	11.7%
Net Margin	-58.9%-40.2pp	-18.6%+22.4pp	-41.0%-29.2pp	-11.8%-16.6pp	4.8%-4.6pp	9.4%
Return on Equity	-199.8%-172.0pp	-27.9%+14.2pp	-42.1%-35.6pp	-6.5%-12.4pp	5.9%-3.0pp	8.9%
Return on Assets	-33.9%-25.4pp	-8.6%+5.6pp	-14.2%-12.3pp	-1.9%-3.4pp	1.5%-1.6pp	3.1%
Current Ratio	0.66+0.0	0.63-0.1	0.76-0.2	0.91-0.4	1.27-0.2	1.49
Debt-to-Equity	4.72+2.6	2.15+2.2	0.000.0	0.00-0.7	0.74-0.0	0.77
FCF Margin	4.6%+7.3pp	-2.7%-0.2pp	-2.5%-41.0pp	38.5%+28.4pp	10.1%-17.5pp	27.7%

Metric	Q4'24	Q4'23	Q4'22	Q4'21	Q4'20	Q4'19	Q4'18	Q4'17
Gross Margin	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Operating Margin	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Net Margin	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Return on Equity	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Return on Assets	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Current Ratio	0.66+0.0	0.63-0.1	0.76-0.2	0.91-0.4	1.27-0.2	1.49-0.5	2.00+0.4	1.62
Debt-to-Equity	4.72+2.6	2.15+2.2	0.000.0	0.00-0.7	0.74-0.0	0.77+0.2	0.58-0.3	0.89
FCF Margin	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Note: The current ratio is below 1.0 (0.66), indicating current liabilities exceed current assets, which may suggest potential short-term liquidity concerns.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bright Scholar E's annual revenue?

Bright Scholar E (BEDU) reported $247.6M in total revenue for fiscal year 2024. This represents a -15.4% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.

How fast is Bright Scholar E's revenue growing?

Bright Scholar E (BEDU) revenue declined by 15.4% year-over-year, from $292.6M to $247.6M in fiscal year 2024.

Is Bright Scholar E profitable?

No, Bright Scholar E (BEDU) reported a net income of -$145.7M in fiscal year 2024, with a net profit margin of -58.9%.

What is Bright Scholar E's EBITDA?

Bright Scholar E (BEDU) had EBITDA of -$106.8M in fiscal year 2024, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.

What is Bright Scholar E's gross margin?

Bright Scholar E (BEDU) had a gross margin of 28.7% in fiscal year 2024, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.

What is Bright Scholar E's operating margin?

Bright Scholar E (BEDU) had an operating margin of -46.7% in fiscal year 2024, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.

What is Bright Scholar E's net profit margin?

Bright Scholar E (BEDU) had a net profit margin of -58.9% in fiscal year 2024, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.

What is Bright Scholar E's return on equity (ROE)?

Bright Scholar E (BEDU) has a return on equity of -199.8% for fiscal year 2024, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.

What is Bright Scholar E's free cash flow?

Bright Scholar E (BEDU) generated $11.4M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2024. This represents a 245.1% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.

What is Bright Scholar E's operating cash flow?

Bright Scholar E (BEDU) generated $17.8M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2024, representing cash generated from core business activities.

What are Bright Scholar E's total assets?

Bright Scholar E (BEDU) had $429.5M in total assets as of fiscal year 2024, including both current and long-term assets.

What are Bright Scholar E's capital expenditures?

Bright Scholar E (BEDU) invested $6.4M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2024, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.

How many shares does Bright Scholar E have outstanding?

Bright Scholar E (BEDU) had 119M shares outstanding as of fiscal year 2024.

What is Bright Scholar E's current ratio?

Bright Scholar E (BEDU) had a current ratio of 0.66 as of fiscal year 2024, which is below 1.0, which may suggest potential liquidity concerns.

What is Bright Scholar E's debt-to-equity ratio?

Bright Scholar E (BEDU) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.72 as of fiscal year 2024, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.

What is Bright Scholar E's return on assets (ROA)?

Bright Scholar E (BEDU) had a return on assets of -33.9% for fiscal year 2024, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.

What is Bright Scholar E's Altman Z-Score?

Bright Scholar E (BEDU) has an Altman Z-Score of -1.01, placing it in the Distress Zone (elevated bankruptcy risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios (working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets) to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.

What is Bright Scholar E's Piotroski F-Score?

Bright Scholar E (BEDU) has a Piotroski F-Score of 6 out of 8 computable signals; 1 of the nine could not be computed from available data, so the full-scale strength rating is not shown. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.

Are Bright Scholar E's earnings high quality?

Bright Scholar E (BEDU) has an earnings quality ratio of -0.12x, considered mixed quality. This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.

Can Bright Scholar E cover its interest payments?

Bright Scholar E (BEDU) has an interest coverage ratio of -625.5x, meaning it can struggle to cover its interest obligations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.

How financially healthy is Bright Scholar E?

Bright Scholar E (BEDU) scores 22 out of 100 on our Financial Health Score, indicating weak standing within its operating companies peer group. The score is a 0-100 composite of six dimensions (Profitability, Growth, Leverage, Liquidity, Cash Flow, Returns), each ranked as a percentile relative to companies in the same scoring family (banks against banks, REITs against REITs, and so on) rather than across all industries. It rates the quality of the business, not whether the stock is fairly priced, and is not financial advice. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.