Sunlands Technology Group representing (Class A) (STG) carries a Roarable Rating of D (Sell) with 46/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.
As of 2026-11-02, Sunlands Technology Group representing (Class A) (NYSE: STG) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 46/100 at a spot price of $2.30 (-5.74% 1D, market cap $32.7M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 8/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, Executive Insider Alignment 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 11/20. Across 51 tracked Real Estate issuers, STG ranks #28 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Real Estate sector (Other Consumer Services), STG carries a Roarable D (46/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 86.9%, and ROIC of 80.4%. By comparison, YOUL (Youlife Group Inc.) holds a D grade (45/100 RQD, P/E 5.9x, ROIC 0.9%, cap $36.3M) and YQ (17 Education & Technology Group Inc.) posts a D- grade (42/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $29.1M). Among the 5-stock peer group, FEDU leads on earnings multiple (5.2x) while STG leads on capital efficiency (80.4% ROIC).
Per STG's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001723935), Sunlands Technology Group representing (Class A) generated $288.8M in revenue (+5.9% YoY), $52.3M in net income, and $21.0M in free cash flow against $292.8M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Real Estate with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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Altman Z-Score 0.79 (DISTRESS RISK (<1.8)) • Piotroski F-Score 8/9
FRED Regime × Technicals: 2% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 42.8 (NEUTRAL RANGE)
Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-16 pts vs max)
While STG currently carries a cautious 46/100 (D) rating due to Whale & Options Positioning (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.
Established market leader in Real Estate with deep daily trading liquidity.
Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($2.75) and Max Pain ($2.42) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $7.33.
Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Cannibal Buyback (-0.96% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.
Sunlands Technology Group representing (Class A) (STG) dropped -5.74% to $2.30, trading at 2% of its 52-week range ($2.18 – $6.98). Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (80% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
BEIJING, Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunlands Technology Group (NYSE: STG) (“Sunlands” or the “Company”), a leader in China’s adult online education market and China’s adult personal interest learning market, today
BEIJING, May 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunlands Technology Group (NYSE: STG) (“Sunlands” or the “Company”), a leader in China’s adult online education market and China’s adult personal interest learning market, today
BEIJING, May 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunlands Technology Group (NYSE: STG) (“Sunlands” or the “Company”), a leader in China’s adult online education market, today announced that Wuhan Zhizhen Youxuan Online Educatio
BEIJING, April 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunlands Technology Group (NYSE: STG) (“Sunlands” or the “Company”), a leader in China’s adult online education market and China’s adult personal interest learning market, toda
BEIJING, May 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunlands Technology Group (NYSE: STG) (“Sunlands” or the “Company”), a leader in China’s adult online education market and China’s adult personal interest learning market, today
Sunlands Technology Group (NYSE:STG) reported first-quarter 2026 results on Tuesday, posting adjusted earnings per share of RMB11. 48 and revenue of RMB440.
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. +5.9% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Across 51 tracked Real Estate securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Sunlands Technology Group representing (Class A) (STG) ranks #28 by composite RQD confidence (46/100, grade D) and #35 by equity capitalization ($32.7M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, FEDU leads on earnings valuation at 5.2x trailing P/E, while STG leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 80.4% ROIC and 86.9% gross margin. FEDU currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 64/100 (C) compared with STG at 46/100 (D).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STG
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Sunlands Technology Group representing (Class A) | D | 46/100 | — | 86.9% | 80.4% | -5.74% | $32.7M | Benchmark Subject |
| YOUL Youlife Group Inc. | D | 45/100 | 5.9x | 10.4% | 0.9% | -5.31% | $36.3M | /youl-vs-stg → |
| YQ 17 Education & Technology Group Inc. | D- | 42/100 | — | 47.7% | -35.0% | +0.37% | $29.1M | /yq-vs-stg → |
| AACG ATA Creativity Global | E | 30/100 | — | 48.6% | -35.0% | -0.08% | $44.5M | /aacg-vs-stg → |
| FEDU Four Seasons Education (Cayman) Inc. each ADS representing 10 | C | 64/100 | 5.2x | 25.8% | — | -6.80% | $23.3M | /fedu-vs-stg → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Sunlands Technology Group representing (Class A) (STG) reported GAAP revenue of $288.8M (+5.9% vs. FY2024 revenue of $272.7M , and -5.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $52.3M, operating cash flow of $21.0M, and free cash flow of $21.0M (-21.6% YoY). On the balance sheet, STG closed FY2025 with $292.8M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 0.79, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $288.8M | $52.3M | $21.0M | $21.0M | $292.8M | $0 |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $272.7M | $46.9M | $26.8M | $26.8M | $290.6M | $4.8M |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $304.2M | $90.3M | $19.8M | $19.8M | — | — |
As of 2026-11-02, Sunlands Technology Group representing (Class A) (NYSE: STG) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 46/100 at a spot price of $2.30 (-5.74% 1D, market cap $32.7M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 8/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, Executive Insider Alignment 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 11/20. Across 51 tracked Real Estate issuers, STG ranks #28 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Real Estate sector (Other Consumer Services), STG carries a Roarable D (46/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 86.9%, and ROIC of 80.4%. By comparison, YOUL (Youlife Group Inc.) holds a D grade (45/100 RQD, P/E 5.9x, ROIC 0.9%, cap $36.3M) and YQ (17 Education & Technology Group Inc.) posts a D- grade (42/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $29.1M). Among the 5-stock peer group, FEDU leads on earnings multiple (5.2x) while STG leads on capital efficiency (80.4% ROIC).
Per STG's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001723935), Sunlands Technology Group representing (Class A) generated $288.8M in revenue (+5.9% YoY), $52.3M in net income, and $21.0M in free cash flow against $292.8M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Real Estate with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
STG last traded at $2.30 (-5.74% on volume of 902 shares), positioning the stock -16.36% below its 50-day simple moving average ($2.75) and -35.75% below its 200-day simple moving average ($3.58). Across its 52-week range of $2.18 to $6.98, STG sits at the 2.5% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 42.8 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.9% ($2.14 to $2.46).
Why STG Stock dropped -5.74% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (80% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
Per the Roarable RQD rating, STG scores 46 out of 100 with a letter grade of D and a verdict of "Roarable Sell — Underperform / Distribution Warning." Across the five pillars:
Taken together, the pillars indicate a company with strong reported profitability and a clean Piotroski profile, offset by weak institutional support, zero FCF yield, and a low Altman Z-Score. For a prospective investor, the upside case rests on whether reported earnings convert to durable cash; the downside case rests on the absence of institutional sponsorship and the distress-range Altman reading. The rating is a quantitative summary, not a recommendation.
Per the profile section, Sunlands Technology Group representing (Class A) is a NYSE-listed issuer classified in the Real Estate sector and the Other Consumer Services industry. The source data does not describe its products, customers, or revenue model. The profile reports a market capitalization of $0.0B, which conflicts with the $32.7M market cap in the market data section.
| Period | Revenue | Operating Income | Net Income | EPS | FCF | Cash | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $288.8M | $53.8M | $52.3M | N/A | $21.0M | $82.3M | $0.0M |
| FY 2024 | $272.7M | $40.8M | $46.9M | N/A | $26.8M | $69.5M | $4.8M |
| FY 2023 | $304.2M | $81.0M | $90.3M | N/A | $19.8M | N/A | N/A |
Per the SEC financials, gross margin is 86.9%, operating margin is 18.6%, and net margin is 18.1%. Per the RQD rating, ROIC is 80.4%, the Altman Z-Score is 0.79, and the Piotroski F-Score is 8/9. Debt/Equity is 0.5 per the RQD rating, and reported debt declined from $4.8M in FY 2024 to $0.0M in FY 2025. Revenue fell in each of the two most recent periods compared with the prior period shown, while net income declined from $90.3M in FY 2023 to $52.3M in FY 2025.
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BEIJING, Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunlands Technology Group (NYSE: STG) (“Sunlands” or the “Company”), a leader in China’s adult online education market and China’s adult personal interest learning market, today
BEIJING, May 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunlands Technology Group (NYSE: STG) (“Sunlands” or the “Company”), a leader in China’s adult online education market and China’s adult personal interest learning market, today
BEIJING, May 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunlands Technology Group (NYSE: STG) (“Sunlands” or the “Company”), a leader in China’s adult online education market, today announced that Wuhan Zhizhen Youxuan Online Educatio
BEIJING, April 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunlands Technology Group (NYSE: STG) (“Sunlands” or the “Company”), a leader in China’s adult online education market and China’s adult personal interest learning market, toda
BEIJING, May 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunlands Technology Group (NYSE: STG) (“Sunlands” or the “Company”), a leader in China’s adult online education market and China’s adult personal interest learning market, today
Sunlands Technology Group (NYSE:STG) reported first-quarter 2026 results on Tuesday, posting adjusted earnings per share of RMB11. 48 and revenue of RMB440.
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Despite a decline in net revenues, Sunlands Technology Group (STG) achieves its 20th consecutive profitable quarter, driven by cost optimization and AI investments.
Welcome to the STG (Sunlands Technology Group representing (Class A)) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 46/100 (Roarable Sell — Underperform / Distribution Warning) in Other Consumer Services. Bulls point to capital efficiency (80.4% ROIC), while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on STG, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with 86.9% gross margins. Unless Sunlands Technology Group representing (Class A) expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on STG, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Other Consumer Services and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $2.44 (52-wk range $2.18 - $6.98), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.
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