If You Invested in China Liberal Ed Hldgs Ltd (CLEU)
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Real historical value by amount invested and how long ago| If you invested | 1 year ago | 5 years ago | 10 years ago | Since May 8, 2020 |
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| $1,000 | — | $0 -100% | — | $0 -100% |
| $10,000 | — | $0 -100% | — | $0 -100% |
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CLEU vs S&P 500Year-by-Year Returns
CLEU annual performance| Year | Start Price | End Price | Annual Return | Cumulative |
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| 2020 | $88200.00 | $69480.00 | -21.2% | -21.2% |
| 2021 | $70200.00 | $23940.00 | -65.9% | -72.9% |
| 2022 | $24300.00 | $18000.00 | -25.9% | -79.6% |
| 2023 | $18178.20 | $3240.00 | -82.2% | -96.3% |
| 2024 | $3241.80 | $347.20 | -89.3% | -99.6% |
| 2025 | $282.00 | $1.03 | -99.6% | -100.0% |
About China Liberal Ed Hldgs Ltd
Educational Services · NASDAQ
China Liberal Education Holdings Limited (CLEU) is an educational services provider headquartered in Beijing, China. According to the company’s public disclosures, China Liberal focuses on serving the higher education sector in China, with an emphasis on technological consulting services for smart campus solutions and other education-related offerings.
The company describes itself as a China-based provider of technological consulting services for smart campus solutions and educational services. Its smart campus-related consulting work is aimed at helping Chinese universities improve their campus information and data management systems. These services are designed to enhance teaching, operating, and management environments and support the establishment of what the company refers to as a “smart campus.”
In addition to its technology-focused activities, China Liberal provides tailored job readiness training for graduating students. The company states that this training is designed to prepare students for employment, and it has highlighted this line of business as a core contributor to its revenue in recent financial reports. China Liberal has also reported revenue from the sales of textbooks and course materials, particularly English-language materials developed, edited, and published with an emphasis on language training for students at partner institutions.
Business focus and service lines
Based on the company’s own descriptions in its news releases and SEC filings, China Liberal’s main business activities include:
- Technological consulting for smart campus solutions for Chinese universities, focusing on campus information and data management systems and related technology projects.
- Tailored job readiness training services for graduating students, which the company identifies as a key, recurring service line.
- Textbook and course material sales, where the company develops and publishes English textbooks and course materials and receives royalties once print volumes exceed a pre-determined threshold under its agreement with a publisher.
Historically, China Liberal also generated revenue from Sino-foreign jointly managed academic programs and overseas study consulting services. According to the company’s fiscal year 2023 financial report, revenue from these activities was discontinued following the disposal of certain colleges and the completion and termination of related programs and cooperation arrangements. The company has indicated that its current business is centered on tailored job readiness training services and technological consulting services for smart campus solutions.
Trading status and listing history
China Liberal’s ordinary shares were previously listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol CLEU. In a series of announcements, the company disclosed interactions with Nasdaq’s Listing Qualifications Department regarding minimum bid price requirements, share consolidations, and compliance matters. The company implemented share consolidations and received notifications about regaining and later again facing compliance issues related to Nasdaq listing rules.
According to a Form 6-K filed on June 20, 2025, a Nasdaq Hearings Panel determined to deny the company’s request to continue its listing on Nasdaq, and trading in the company’s securities on Nasdaq was suspended on June 3, 2025. The same filing states that the company’s ordinary shares have been trading on the OTC Pink Current Market under the symbol CLEUF since June 3, 2025, and that the company intends to continue making required filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Subsequently, a Form 25 (Notification of Removal from Listing and/or Registration) dated August 7, 2025, filed by Nasdaq Stock Market LLC, relates to the removal of China Liberal Education Holdings Ltd’s ordinary shares from listing on Nasdaq under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Industry context
China Liberal is categorized in the Educational Services sector, with an industry classification related to elementary and secondary schools. However, in its own disclosures, the company consistently describes its operations as focused on higher education institutions in China, particularly universities and vocational higher education entities. Its activities combine elements of education services and technology consulting, centered on campus systems and student training.
Revenue composition as described by the company
In its public financial reports, China Liberal has discussed the composition of its revenue across several categories:
- Tailored job readiness training services, which the company has described as the backbone of its income and a key contributor to revenue.
- Technological consulting services for smart campus solutions, including projects for campus-related technology and data management systems.
- Textbooks and course material sales, where revenue is tied to royalties based on copies printed and sold above a specified volume.
- Previously, Sino-foreign jointly managed academic programs and overseas study consulting services, which the company has stated were discontinued or terminated due to disposals and regulatory developments.
These descriptions come from the company’s own news releases and SEC filings and outline how management characterizes the structure of its business and the sources of its revenue.
Geographic and operational footprint
China Liberal states that it is headquartered in Beijing, China. Its disclosures reference work with Chinese universities and colleges, including vocational higher education institutions. The company’s smart campus consulting projects and job readiness training services are described as being carried out in the context of the Chinese higher education market.
Use of capital and corporate actions
The company has reported various corporate actions in its public communications, including share consolidations and equity issuances. For example, China Liberal has announced share consolidations of its ordinary shares and has discussed the impact of equity transactions and capital structure changes in the context of Nasdaq listing requirements and public interest considerations. In its financial reports, the company has also discussed the impact of acquisitions and disposals of subsidiaries on its revenue mix and balance sheet.
Regulatory reporting
China Liberal files annual reports on Form 20-F and current reports on Form 6-K with the SEC as a foreign private issuer. The company’s disclosures include audited and unaudited financial statements, descriptions of its business lines, and updates on corporate and listing developments. In its communications, the company has stated that delisting from Nasdaq does not change its intent to continue making required SEC filings.
Key points for investors and observers
- China Liberal is an educational services provider headquartered in Beijing, China, focusing on technological consulting for smart campus solutions and tailored job readiness training.
- The company has reported additional revenue from textbooks and course materials and has historically operated other education-related services that were later discontinued.
- Its ordinary shares were delisted from Nasdaq following a Nasdaq Hearings Panel decision and a subsequent Form 25 filing, and the shares trade on the OTC Pink Current Market under the symbol CLEUF, according to the company’s Form 6-K.
- The company continues to describe its operations as ongoing and has indicated that the transition from Nasdaq to OTC trading has not affected its regular business operations, based on its public statements.
Frequently Asked Questions
China Liberal Ed Hldgs Ltd investment returns
How much would $1,000 invested in China Liberal Ed Hldgs Ltd be worth today?
If you invested $1,000 in China Liberal Ed Hldgs Ltd (CLEU) 5 years ago on 2021-08-09, your investment would be worth $0 as of 2025-06-02, representing a -100.0% total return, growing at a compounded rate of -93.5% per year (CAGR).
Has China Liberal Ed Hldgs Ltd outperformed the S&P 500?
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What is China Liberal Ed Hldgs Ltd's average annual return?
The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of CLEU over the past 5 years is -93.5%, growing at a compounded rate each year. Individual years vary significantly — CLEU's best recent year was 2020 (-21.2%) and worst was 2025 (-99.6%).
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