China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited

SEHK:1317 Stock Report

Market Cap: HK$480.6m

China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Management

Management criteria checks 3/4

China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' CEO is Sherman Jen, appointed in Aug 2016, has a tenure of 9.83 years. total yearly compensation is CN¥3.69M, comprised of 100% salary and 0% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 55.74% of the company’s shares, worth HK$267.89M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 5.2 years and 7.7 years respectively.

Key information

Sherman Jen

Chief executive officer

CN¥3.7m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage100.00%
CEO tenure9.8yrs
CEO ownership55.7%
Management average tenure5.2yrs
Board average tenure7.7yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Analysis Article • Dec 26

China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' (HKG:1317) Profits May Not Reveal Underlying Issues

China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited's ( HKG:1317 ) healthy profit numbers didn't contain any surprises for...
Analysis Article • Jul 22

Is China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (HKG:1317) A Risky Investment?

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Analysis Article • Apr 22

China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (HKG:1317) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital

If you're looking at a mature business that's past the growth phase, what are some of the underlying trends that pop...
Analysis Article • Mar 05

China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited's (HKG:1317) Business Is Trailing The Market But Its Shares Aren't

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 59.7x China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited ( HKG:1317 ) may be...
Analysis Article • Oct 07

Many Still Looking Away From China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited (HKG:1317)

When close to half the companies operating in the Consumer Services industry in Hong Kong have price-to-sales ratios...
Analysis Article • Jul 22

Is China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (HKG:1317) A Risky Investment?

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
Analysis Article • Apr 12

China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (HKG:1317) Will Be Looking To Turn Around Its Returns

Ignoring the stock price of a company, what are the underlying trends that tell us a business is past the growth phase...
Analysis Article • Mar 11

The Market Lifts China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited (HKG:1317) Shares 48% But It Can Do More

Despite an already strong run, China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited ( HKG:1317 ) shares have been powering on...
Analysis Article • Jan 26

China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited (HKG:1317) Could Be Riskier Than It Looks

When close to half the companies operating in the Consumer Services industry in Hong Kong have price-to-sales ratios...
Analysis Article • Dec 06

Returns On Capital Signal Difficult Times Ahead For China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (HKG:1317)

To avoid investing in a business that's in decline, there's a few financial metrics that can provide early indications...
Analysis Article • Feb 09

These Analysts Think China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited's (HKG:1317) Sales Are Under Threat

Market forces rained on the parade of China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited ( HKG:1317 ) shareholders today...
Analysis Article • Feb 01

Shareholders Will Probably Hold Off On Increasing China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited's (HKG:1317) CEO Compensation For The Time Being

In the past three years, the share price of China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited ( HKG:1317 ) has struggled to...
Analysis Article • Nov 25

Is It Time To Consider Buying China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited (HKG:1317)?

China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited ( HKG:1317 ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a...
Analysis Article • Jun 23

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited (HKG:1317)?

While China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited ( HKG:1317 ) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment...
Analysis Article • May 21

Returns On Capital Signal Tricky Times Ahead For China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (HKG:1317)

Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...
Analysis Article • May 08

China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (HKG:1317) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
Analysis Article • Mar 09

Why China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited (HKG:1317) Could Be Worth Watching

While China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited ( HKG:1317 ) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment...
Analysis Article • Feb 21

Are Strong Financial Prospects The Force That Is Driving The Momentum In China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited's HKG:1317) Stock?

China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (HKG:1317) has had a great run on the share market with its stock up by a...
Analysis Article • Feb 09

Has China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (HKG:1317) Got What It Takes To Become A Multi-Bagger?

If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...
Analysis Article • Jan 28

Here's What We Learned About The CEO Pay At China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited (HKG:1317)

Sherman Jen became the CEO of China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited ( HKG:1317 ) in 2016, and we think it's a...
Analysis Article • Jan 16

Founder Shu Liang Jen Just Bought A Handful Of Shares In China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited (HKG:1317)

China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited ( HKG:1317 ) shareholders (or potential shareholders) will be happy to see...
Analysis Article • Jan 10

Reflecting on China Maple Leaf Educational Systems' (HKG:1317) Share Price Returns Over The Last Three Years

Investing in stocks inevitably means buying into some companies that perform poorly. Long term China Maple Leaf...
Analysis Article • Dec 29

China Maple Leaf Educational Systems (HKG:1317) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Analysis Article • Dec 17

Do Institutions Own China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited (HKG:1317) Shares?

The big shareholder groups in China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited ( HKG:1317 ) have power over the company...
Analysis Article • Dec 04

Trade Alert: The Founder Of China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited (HKG:1317), Shu Liang Jen, Has Just Spent CN¥2.3m Buying A Few More Shares

Potential China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited ( HKG:1317 ) shareholders may wish to note that the Founder, Shu...
Analysis Article • Dec 02

China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited (HKG:1317) Just Reported Full-Year Earnings: Have Analysts Changed Their Mind On The Stock?

Shareholders might have noticed that China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited ( HKG:1317 ) filed its annual result...
Analysis Article • Nov 29

What Does China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited's (HKG:1317) Share Price Indicate?

While China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited (HKG:1317) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment...

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Sherman Jen's remuneration changed compared to China Maple Leaf Educational Systems's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Feb 28 2026n/an/a

CN¥309m

Nov 30 2025n/an/a

CN¥309m

Aug 31 2025CN¥4mCN¥4m

CN¥309m

May 31 2025n/an/a

CN¥242m

Feb 28 2025n/an/a

CN¥175m

Nov 30 2024n/an/a

CN¥95m

Aug 31 2024CN¥3mCN¥3m

CN¥16m

May 31 2024n/an/a

-CN¥19m

Feb 29 2024n/an/a

-CN¥53m

Nov 30 2023n/an/a

-CN¥24m

Aug 31 2023CN¥3mCN¥3m

CN¥5m

May 31 2023n/an/a

CN¥62m

Feb 28 2023n/an/a

CN¥118m

Nov 30 2022n/an/a

CN¥88m

Aug 31 2022CN¥3mCN¥3m

CN¥57m

Nov 30 2021n/an/a

-CN¥695m

Aug 31 2021CN¥3mCN¥3m

-CN¥672m

Feb 28 2021n/an/a

-CN¥218m

Nov 30 2020n/an/a

-CN¥87m

Aug 31 2020CN¥4mCN¥4m

CN¥43m

May 31 2020n/an/a

CN¥570m

Feb 29 2020n/an/a

CN¥634m

Nov 30 2019n/an/a

CN¥645m

Aug 31 2019CN¥4mCN¥4m

CN¥657m

Compensation vs Market: Sherman's total compensation ($USD543.39K) is above average for companies of similar size in the Hong Kong market ($USD242.13K).

Compensation vs Earnings: Sherman's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.

CEO

Sherman Jen (72 yo)

9.8yrs
Tenure
CN¥3,694,000
Compensation

Dr. Shu Liang Jen, also known as Sherman, is the Chairman and Executive Director of Kingsley Edugroup Limited since March 19, 2020. He has been the President of China Operations at China Maple Leaf Educati...

Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Shu Liang Jen
Founder9.8yrsCN¥3.69m55.74%
HK$ 267.9m
King Pak Lau
CFO & Executive Director2.3yrsCN¥3.12m0.035%
HK$ 169.0k
James William Beeke
Executive Director & Superintendent of Global Education (Other Than PRC)no dataCN¥1.03m0.033%
HK$ 158.1k
Shu Ling Jen
Company Secretary5.2yrsno datano data
5.2yrs
Average Tenure
72yo
Average Age

Experienced Management: 1317's management team is seasoned and experienced (5.2 years average tenure).

Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Shu Liang Jen
Founder19yrsCN¥3.69m55.74%
HK$ 267.9m
King Pak Lau
CFO & Executive Director3.3yrsCN¥3.12m0.035%
HK$ 169.0k
James William Beeke
Executive Director & Superintendent of Global Education (Other Than PRC)12.2yrsCN¥1.03m0.033%
HK$ 158.1k
Peter Humphrey Owen
Independent Non-Executive Director12yrsCN¥362.00k0.0043%
HK$ 20.5k
Ming Sang Chow
Independent Non-Executive Director2.3yrsCN¥376.00kno data
Wai Fong Wong
Independent Non-Executive Director3.4yrsCN¥340.00kno data
7.7yrs
Average Tenure
68.5yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: 1317's board of directors are considered experienced (7.7 years average tenure).

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/28 06:14
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/26 00:00
Earnings2026/02/28
Annual Earnings2025/08/31

Data Sources

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PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

China Maple Leaf Educational Systems Limited is covered by 14 analysts. 0 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Lei YangCGS International
Yiu Chuen MakChina Merchants Securities (HK) Co., Ltd
Huiqun LiCitigroup Inc