Sunlands Technology Group (STG) Financial Ratio Screen

NYSE Consumer Defensive China USD 51M
RATIOS FAIL*
Automated financial screen · activity assessed separately
Sunlands Technology Group (STG) is potentially non-compliant in the automated ratio model. While the debt ratio of 8.8% is acceptable, the cash and interest-bearing securities ratio of 36.9% exceeds the 30% threshold. Sunlands Technology Group operates in the Consumer Defensive sector.

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MSCI new-inclusion financial-ratio snapshot

STG financial screening at a glance

RATIOS FAIL*Financial ratios shown separately from business review — not a fatwa
Debt ratio
8.8%
Pass vs 30%
Cash ratio
36.9%
Fail vs 30%
Receivables + cash
38.1%
Fail vs 30%
Impermissible income
1.9%
Pass vs 5%

Calculation date: 2026-08-31. Financial period used: December 2024. The ratios are automated proxies inspired by published methodologies; they are not official index determinations.

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MSCI-styleFinancial criteria not metAt least one available ratio exceeds its threshold
FTSE/Yasaar-styleFinancial criteria not metAt least one available ratio exceeds its threshold
S&P-style provisionalNot yet availableRequired denominator or financial data is incomplete
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Financial periodDecember 2024Calculation date2026-08-31S&P-style historynot availableLast activity reviewnot yet reviewed

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Business activity evidence

Activity assessment in progress

The supplied classification (Education & Training Services) is only a starting point. Revenue evidence is being assessed before any complete screening conclusion.

Revenue segments: Not yet checked against an SEC annual filing.

Profile description reviewed: Sunlands Technology Group provides online education services through online and mobile platforms in the People's Republic of China. It offers adult online education and adult personal interest learning education through courses and educational content offerings, including interest, professional skills and professional certification preparation courses, and degree- or diploma-oriented post-secondary courses. The company also provides professional assistance and counseling services to help students make decisions that suit their learning needs and to formulate study plans throughout their enrollments in the courses; and exam preparation courses for exam-taking students. In addition, the company offers professional skills and interest courses, such as wealth management, voice acting, Chinese painting, and calligraphy; degree- or diploma-oriented post-secondary course that consist of preparation courses for a state-administered exam for learners pursuing associate diplomas or bachelor's degrees, and other degree- or diploma-oriented post-secondary courses. Further, it provides professional certification preparation courses cover various industries and professions, such as accounting, human resources, and teaching, as well as technical and consultation services. The company was formerly known as Sunlands Online Education Group and changed its name to Sunlands Technology Group in August 2018. Sunlands Technology Group was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.

Sources to verify: Secondary company profile and classification · Issuer website · SEC issuer filings

A sector label or company description can flag a risk but cannot establish a compliant-revenue percentage. Only sourced segment disclosures may support that calculation.

Published-ratio reproductions (not certifications)

The table shows implemented MSCI and FTSE/Yasaar-style asset-based models plus a provisional S&P-style leverage reconstruction where a complete 36-month denominator exists. These are independent calculations, not official index results or Shariah determinations. See formulas, sources and limitations.

Based on financial data from December 2024

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
MSCI 8.8%
/ 30%
36.9%
/ 30%
38.1%
/ 30%
1.95%
/ 5%
RATIOS FAIL*
FTSE 8.8%
/ 33%
36.9%
/ 33%
38.1%
/ 50%
1.95%
/ 5%
RATIOS FAIL*

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
1.0
Forward: -9.0
EPS
$3.93
P/B Ratio
0.4
EV/EBITDA
-1.4
EV: -$649M
Revenue
$2.0B
Growth: -2.7%
Beta
1.1
Average volatility
Current Ratio
1.2

Profitability

Gross Margin 86.9%
Operating Margin 22.4%
Net Margin 18.1%
Return on Equity (ROE) 47.4%
Return on Assets (ROA) 13.3%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$196M
Free Cash Flow$195M
Total Debt$187M
Debt-to-Equity14.7
Current Ratio1.2
Total Assets$2.1B

Price & Trading

Last Close$3.80
50-Day MA$4.70
200-Day MA$6.78
Avg Volume2K
Beta1.1
52-Week Range
$3.70
$15.00

Financial data provenance and verification

The displayed fields were imported from yfinance on 2026-03-29 for the financial period December 2024. This is a secondary data feed and can differ from amended or newly filed statements.

Verification rule: check debt, cash, receivables, revenue and interest income against the latest primary filing before relying on an automated ratio.

About Sunlands Technology Group (STG)

CEO
Mr. Tongbo Liu
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Education & Training Services
Country
China
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap (listing currency)
USD 51M
Currency
USD

Sunlands Technology Group provides online education services through online and mobile platforms in the People's Republic of China. It offers adult online education and adult personal interest learning education through courses and educational content offerings, including interest, professional skills and professional certification preparation courses, and degree- or diploma-oriented post-secondary courses. The company also provides professional assistance and counseling services to help students make decisions that suit their learning needs and to formulate study plans throughout their enrollments in the courses; and exam preparation courses for exam-taking students. In addition, the company offers professional skills and interest courses, such as wealth management, voice acting, Chinese painting, and calligraphy; degree- or diploma-oriented post-secondary course that consist of preparation courses for a state-administered exam for learners pursuing associate diplomas or bachelor's degrees, and other degree- or diploma-oriented post-secondary courses. Further, it provides professional certification preparation courses cover various industries and professions, such as accounting, human resources, and teaching, as well as technical and consultation services. The company was formerly known as Sunlands Online Education Group and changed its name to Sunlands Technology Group in August 2018. Sunlands Technology Group was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.

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Is Sunlands Technology Group (STG) halal to invest in?

The current automated result is Financial criteria not met or an activity exclusion was detected. It uses available public financial fields and simplified methodology proxies. It is not a fatwa or an official determination by AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, or FTSE.

What is Sunlands Technology Group's debt ratio?

Sunlands Technology Group's debt ratio is 8.8% in the MSCI new-inclusion reproduction: total debt divided by total assets, against a 30% threshold. See the methodology page for the official source and limitations.

What are Sunlands Technology Group's key financial metrics?

Sunlands Technology Group has a market capitalization of USD 51M in its listing currency, trailing P/E ratio of 1.0, and revenue of $2.0B. The company maintains a gross margin of 86.9% and a net margin of 18.1%. Return on equity stands at 47.4%.

How often is the screening data updated?

Calculation date: 2026-08-31. Financial period: December 2024. These dates are shown separately because regenerating this page does not refresh the underlying data.

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