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Senior Credit Analyst, Lucror Analytics

Leonard Law, CFA

Senior Credit Analyst

Credit

Bright Scholar’s Q4/19-20 earnings were slightly weaker than expected, as its overseas schools (particularly in the UK) were heavily impacted by COVID-19 related lockdown measures. Moreover, the ongoing travel restrictions have prevented Mainland students from enrolling in the company's overseas schools. The weaker performance could also have been exacerbated by the US-China conflict, which might have dampened the attractiveness of having an overseas education among Mainland students. Positively, the company's financial profile remains strong, with a net cash position. While Bright Scholar typically generates positive cash flows, we are cautious that the company may utilise cash in aggressive share repurchases and dividend payments. In addition, we view negatively Bright Scholar's use of short-term debt to fund carry-trade investments, which deviates from its core business.

 Bright Scholar’s Q4/19-20 earnings were slightly weaker than expected, as its overseas schools (particularly in the UK) were heavily impacted by COVID-19 related lockdown measures. Moreover, the ongoing travel restrictions have prevented Mainland students from enrolling in the company's overseas schools. The weaker performance could also have been exacerbated by the US-China conflict, which might have dampened the attractiveness of having an overseas education among Mainland students.  Positively, the company's financial profile remains strong, with a net cash position. While Bright Scholar typically generates positive cash flows, we are cautious that the company may utilise cash in aggressive share repurchases and dividend payments. In addition, we view negatively Bright Scholar's use of short-term debt to fund carry-trade investments, which deviates from its core business.

Bright Scholar - Earnings Flash - FY 2019-20 Results - Lucror Analytics

Bright Scholar Education Holdi

Bright Scholar - Earnings Flash - FY 2019-20 Results - Lucror Analytics