China Distance Education Holdings Limited provides online and offline education services, and sells related products in the People's Republic of China. It operates through three segments: Online Education Services, Business Start-Up Training Services, and The Sale of Learning Simulation Software. The company offers online professional education services in accounting, healthcare, and engineering and construction industries; and other professional education courses, such as online test-preparation courses for the national judicial examination and self-taught learners pursuing higher education diplomas or degrees, test preparation courses for university students, accounting practical skills training courses, and online language courses. Its online courses feature pre-recorded audio-video lectures taught by experts; and other content, such as course outlines, exercise questions, mock exams, and frequently asked questions and answers. The company's online lectures are supplemented by its proprietary Learning Management System, which tracks individual study progress, records course notes, and collects incorrectly answered questions. As of September 30, 2017, it operated 25 Websites, including its primary Website cdeledu.com. In addition, the company operates an Open Learning Platform, a proprietary education platform to share educational content and deliver live courses online; and sells proprietary books and reference materials. Further, it provides business start-up training courses to university students, job seekers, and individuals; offline accounting and healthcare professional training, courseware production, and online platform development services; and mobile accounting, engineering and construction, healthcare, and legal courses through an app on Android and Apple iOS tablets and smart phones, as well as sells learning simulation software to the college market. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Educational services
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorComputer and Technology
Phone86-10-8231-9999
Debt
Current Ratio0.66
Quick Ratio0.64
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$166.67 million
Price / Sales1.35
Price / Cash Flow11.07
Price / Book2.05
Profitability
Net Income$11.62 million
Net Margins6.98%
Return on Assets4.89%
Miscellaneous
Employees2,295
OptionableOptionable
China Distance Education (NYSE:DL) Frequently Asked Questions
What is China Distance Education's stock symbol?
China Distance Education trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "DL."
How were China Distance Education's earnings last quarter?
China Distance Education Holdings Ltd (NYSE:DL) released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, November, 20th. The technology company reported $0.36 EPS for the quarter. The technology company earned $53.63 million during the quarter. China Distance Education had a net margin of 6.98% and a return on equity of 17.89%. View China Distance Education's Earnings History.
When is China Distance Education's next earnings date?
What guidance has China Distance Education issued on next quarter's earnings?
China Distance Education issued an update on its FY 2018 earnings guidance on Tuesday, November, 20th. The company provided EPS guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $208.3-216.7 million.China Distance Education also updated its Q1 2018 guidance to EPS.
Has China Distance Education been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media coverage about DL stock has been trending positive recently, according to InfoTrie. InfoTrie identifies positive and negative news coverage by reviewing more than six thousand blog and news sources. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. China Distance Education earned a news impact score of 2.3 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave headlines about the technology company a news buzz of 5.0 out of 10, indicating that recent news coverage is somewhat likely to have an effect on the company's share price in the near term.
Who are some of China Distance Education's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to China Distance Education include Career Education (CECO), Puxin (NEW), American Public Education (APEI), RISE Education Cayman (REDU), Arco Platform (ARCE), Sunlands Online Education Group (STG), Tarena International (TEDU), GP Strategies (GPX), Bridgepoint Education (BPI), RYB Education (RYB), China Online Education Group (COE), Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Aspen Group (ASPU), Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) and CIBT Education Group (MBAIF).
Who are China Distance Education's key executives?
China Distance Education's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Zhengdong Zhu, Co-Founder, Chairman & Chief Exec. Officer (Age 51)
- Ms. Baohong Yin, Co-Founder & Deputy Chairman (Age 51)
- Mr. Mark A. Marostica, Co-Chief Financial Officer (Age 57)
- Mr. Wing Hong Chan, Co-Chief Financial Officer (Age 48)
- Mr. Feijia Ji, Sr. EVP & Director (Age 45)
How do I buy shares of China Distance Education?
Shares of DL can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is China Distance Education's stock price today?
One share of DL stock can currently be purchased for approximately $6.75.
How big of a company is China Distance Education?
China Distance Education has a market capitalization of $228.06 million and generates $166.67 million in revenue each year. China Distance Education employs 2,295 workers across the globe.
What is China Distance Education's official website?
How can I contact China Distance Education?
China Distance Education's mailing address is 18TH FLOOR XUEYUAN INTERNATIONAL TOWER 1 ZHICHUN ROAD HAIDIAN DISTRICT, BEIJING F4, 100083. The technology company can be reached via phone at 86-10-8231-9999 or via email at [email protected]
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