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Gaotu Techedu Inc. GOTU

Services-Educational Services · SIC 8200 · Vertical: Services-Educational Services (SIC 8200)

2.35USD+3.07% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

Gaotu Techedu Inc. is a China-based digital education company offering online and offline courses, AI-enabled applications and educational content, after ceasing compulsory education academic subject tutoring at the end of 2021. Net revenues from learning services reached RMB6039.033 million in fiscal 2025, while the company remains under pressure from Chinese private education regulation.

The AI analysis may be outdated: new filings came after its sources (see the «AI analysis» section).

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Gaotu Techedu Inc. (GOTU) stock was 2.35 USD (+3.07% on the day), with market capitalisation 373.9 m USD, beta 0.67, 52-week range 1.42–2.84 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
373.9 m USD
shares as of 31 Dec 2019
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
Diluted EPS TTM -0.28 · TTM to 31 Dec 2025
E/P (TTM)
-11.91%
TTM to 31 Dec 2025
Dividend yield
unavailable
Beta (2y)
0.67
Volatility (1y) 48%
52-week range
1.422.84

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
45.1
neutral
Bollinger (20, 2)
2.17 – 2.92
in the lower half of the band · %B 0.24 · band width 29.5%
SMA 50 / 200
2.36 / 2.03
mixed trend
MACD (12, 26, 9)
-0.04 / 0.02
MACD below signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month−7.1%−1.1%−6.0 pp—
3 months+25.0%−0.5%+25.5 pp—
6 months+19.3%+4.4%+14.9 pp—
Year to date+1.3%+12.3%−11.0 pp—
1 year−15.5%+13.5%−29.0 pp−30.6%
3 years−2.9%+76.4%−79.3 pp−16.5%
5 years−17.8%+63.7%−81.5 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−49.8%
05 Nov 2025 → 09 Jun 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−83.0%
17 May 2024 → 09 Jun 2026
Compound annual growth (5y)
−3.9%
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

ESEF annual reports carry no quarters: the results are annual (below).

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20182019202020212022202320242025
Revenueunavailable303.8 m1.1 bn1.0 bn362.2 m417.0 m623.8 m879.0 m
Revenue YoYunavailableunavailable+259.4%−5.7%−64.8%+15.1%+49.6%+40.9%
Net incomeunavailable32.6 m-213.5 m-487.0 m1.9 m-1.0 m-143.7 m-46.2 m
Net income YoYunavailableunavailable−755.7%unavailableunavailable−153.8%unavailableunavailable
Diluted EPSunavailable0.19-1.34-2.850.01-0.01-0.84-0.28
Diluted EPS YoYunavailableunavailable−805.3%unavailableunavailable−200.0%unavailableunavailable
net %unavailable10.7%-19.6%-47.3%0.5%-0.2%-23.0%-5.3%
Free cash flowunavailable175.8 m48.9 m-699.6 m5.2 m44.1 m10.9 m35.3 m

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
85.3 m USD
Financial debt
18.9 m USD
Net debt
-66.4 m USD
Equity
179.3 m USD
Total assets
886.5 m USD
Debt / equity
0.11x
Current ratio
0.94x
ROE
-20.8%
ROA
-5.5%
FCF margin
4.0%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
417.0 m
2024
623.8 m
2025
879.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Apr 2026verified

Cost of revenue
2023
111.3 m
2024
199.3 m
2025
286.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Apr 2026verified

Gross profit
2023
305.7 m
2024
424.5 m
2025
592.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Apr 2026verified

Research & development
2023
65.1 m
2024
88.8 m
2025
89.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Apr 2026verified

Operating income
2023
-21.0 m
2024
-161.9 m
2025
-72.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Apr 2026verified

Pre-tax income
2023
1.8 m
2024
-142.5 m
2025
-46.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Apr 2026verified

Income tax
2023
1.5 m
2024
1.2 m
2025
-588.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Apr 2026verified

Net income
2023
-1.0 m
2024
-143.7 m
2025
-46.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Apr 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
-0.01
2024
-0.84
2025
-0.28

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Apr 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
173.7 m
2024
171.4 m
2025
163.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Apr 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
89.6 m
2024
181.0 m
2025
85.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Apr 2026verified

Inventories
2023
3.5 m
2024
5.0 m
2025
7.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Apr 2026verified

Current assets
2023
505.2 m
2024
498.7 m
2025
569.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Apr 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
75.1 m
2024
91.8 m
2025
144.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Apr 2026verified

Goodwill
2023
47.0 k
2024
45.0 k
2025
1.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Apr 2026verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2023
2.3 m
2024
2.5 m
2025
6.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Apr 2026verified

Total assets
2023
762.4 m
2024
798.4 m
2025
886.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Apr 2026verified

Accounts payable
2023
113.4 m
2024
170.6 m
2025
219.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Apr 2026verified

Short-term debt
2023
—
2024
—
2025
14.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Apr 2026verified

Long-term debt
2023
—
2024
—
2025
4.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Apr 2026verified

Current liabilities
2023
277.9 m
2024
446.7 m
2025
607.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Apr 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
324.9 m
2024
533.6 m
2025
707.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Apr 2026verified

Equity
2023
437.5 m †
2024
264.9 m †
2025
179.3 m †

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Apr 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
49.8 m
2024
35.3 m
2025
59.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Apr 2026verified

Capex
2023
5.7 m
2024
24.4 m
2025
24.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Apr 2026verified

Free cash flow
2023
44.1 m ≈
2024
10.9 m ≈
2025
35.3 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Apr 2026derived

Investing cash flow
2023
-59.7 m
2024
85.1 m
2025
-117.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Apr 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
-12.7 m
2024
-28.1 m
2025
-30.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Apr 2026verified

Share repurchases
2023
12.7 m
2024
28.1 m
2025
49.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 22 Apr 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
40.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
34.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
-4.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EBIT growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
FCF growth (YoY)
222.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Profitability

Gross margin
67.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EBITDA margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBIT margin
-8.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net margin
-5.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
FCF margin
4.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Returns

ROE
-20.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
ROA
-5.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
ROIC
-53.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
ROCE
-25.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Payout ratio (EPS)
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
-66.4 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Net debt / EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
Debt / equity
0.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Interest coverage
unavailable
input data missing

Liquidity

Current ratio
0.9x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Quick ratio
0.9x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Cash ratio
0.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025

Cash

Operating cash flow
59.5 m USD
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Capital expenditure
24.2 m USD
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Free cash flow
35.3 m USD
computed by olivLawFY 2025
FCF conversion
unavailable
insufficient data
Cash conversion
unavailable
input data missing

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days inventory outstanding
8 days
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Days payables outstanding
249 days
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Cash conversion cycle
unavailable
input data missing

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
373.9 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Enterprise value
307.5 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Market cap / net income TTM
unavailable
insufficient data
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
Earnings yield
-11.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
P/B
2.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
P/S
0.4x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBIT
unavailable
insufficient data
EV/Sales
0.3x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
P/FCF
10.6x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
FCF yield
9.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero
Shareholder yield (distributions)
13.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025

1 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Insufficient data
What is missing
  • score weight coverage: 43.8% of at least 60%
  • valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

2.35 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 373.9 m USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
373.9 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
P/B
2.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
ROE
-20.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Net margin
-5.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue growth (YoY)
40.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero

Coverage and freshness

29/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 31 Dec 2025
Latest balance sheet date: 31 Dec 2025
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 31 Dec 2019
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 22 Apr 2026
verified 207

Score by group

44% · Insufficient data

Estimated value range

unavailable — no valuation method could be computed

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · input data missing
  • Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · input data missing
  • Peers: P/Eunavailable · the base of the ratio is not positive
  • Dividend discount (DDM)unavailable · the company pays no dividend: a dividend model needs an explicit initiation assumption

no valuation method could be computed

Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Services-Educational Services (SIC 8200)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Insufficient data

Minimum-evidence gate: score weight coverage: 43.8% of at least 60%; valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Quality-53.5%11 (vs peers)24%
Net margin · Quality-5.3%39 (vs peers)14%
FCF conversion · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth34.4%100 (on a fixed band)19%
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growthunavailableunavailable—
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Interest coverage · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Current ratio · Balance sheet0.9x11 (on a fixed band)10%
P/E (TTM) · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
EV/EBITDA · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
FCF yield · Valuation9.4%100 (on a fixed band)19%
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returns13.1%100 (on a fixed band)14%
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet· partial11/100 · 1/3 factors with a value
  • Growth· partial100/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Quality22/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
  • Returns· partial100/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation· partial100/100 · 1/3 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

Gaotu Techedu Inc. (GOTU). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2025-12-31.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 879.0 m USD in 2025; YoY growth 40.9%; net margin -5.3%; ROE -20.8%.

Valuation cannot be computed from the available data.

Insufficient data for a verdict (score weight coverage: 43.8% of at least 60%; valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1).

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: 34.4%
  • FCF yield: 9.4%
  • Shareholder yield (distributions): 13.1%

What contradicts it

  • ROIC: -53.5%
  • Current ratio: 0.9x

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): FCF conversion, EPS CAGR 3Y, Net debt / EBITDA, Interest coverage, P/E (TTM), EV/EBITDA, Payout ratio (FCF).

Versus the vertical median

Services-Educational Services (SIC 8200) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 39 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
—
vertical median 15.0x
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median 8.1x
P/S
0.4x
vertical median 2.1x
below median (−79.4%)
P/B
2.1x
vertical median 2.9x
below median (−28.2%)
ROE
-20.8%
vertical median 9.1%
below median (−329.9%)
Net margin
-5.3%
vertical median 3.8%
below median (−238.1%)
EBIT margin
-8.2%
vertical median 3.2%
below median (−356.0%)
Revenue YoY
40.9%
vertical median 5.9%
above median (+589.1%)
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median -0.5x
Dividend yield
—
vertical median 2.0%

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
EDUNew Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc.80.7 bn169.712.4%8.4%+15.5%+2% / −36%
LAURLaureate Education, Inc.4.8 bn12.934.1%20.3%+8.6%+14% / +168%
CVSACovista Inc.4.1 bn17.017.9%12.8%+9.3%+34% / +118%
COE51Talk Online Education Group4.1 bn——-17.6%+88.6%−73% / +43%
LOPEGrand Canyon Education, Inc.3.8 bn16.135.9%21.9%+7.1%−4% / +10%
LRNStride, Inc.3.3 bn10.920.9%13.2%+4.7%+25% / +31%
NAMIJinxin Technology Holding Company2.6 bn—-89.7%-22.8%+6.1%−89% / unavailable
DAOYoudao, Inc.2.5 bn159.2—1.6%+9.6%+105% / +397%
PRDOPerdoceo Education Corp1.9 bn10.917.6%20.6%+24.2%+7% / +72%
STRAStrategic Education, Inc.1.7 bn12.48.2%10.5%+4.0%−5% / −16%
YQ17 Education & Technology Group Inc.1.5 bn—-46.5%-145.6%−41.5%−41% / +14%
UTIUniversal Technical Institute, Inc1.2 bn36.310.5%3.9%+14.0%−3% / +91%
PXEDPhoenix Education Partners, Inc.794.4 m9.530.1%8.7%+1.0%−36% / unavailable
APEIAmerican Public Education, Inc.776.2 m17.515.6%6.8%+3.9%+22% / +439%
LINCLincoln Educational Services Corporation637.9 m28.011.9%4.0%+17.8%−2% / +117%
JZJianzhi Education Technology Group Company Limited522.3 m—-44.4%-22.4%−70.6%−98% / −100%
GOTUGaotu Techedu Inc.373.9 m—-20.8%-5.3%+40.9%−15% / −3%
IHiHuman Inc.245.2 m22.810.0%11.8%−8.7%−60% / −59%
FEDUFour Seasons Education (Cayman) Inc.210.5 m46.66.8%12.1%+7.6%−30% / +13%
LXEHLixiang Education Holding Co. Ltd.155.2 m—-83.1%-395.4%−1.9%−63% / −99%
LGCYLegacy Education Inc.118.1 m14.019.5%11.4%+24.8%−12% / unavailable
EEIQEpicQuest Education Group International Limited93.6 m—-34.8%-27.2%+9.6%−23% / −81%
VSAVisionSys AI Inc81.8 m0.3—164,963.8%−99.9%−97% / −100%
CHGGChegg, Inc71.1 m—-30.7%-17.2%−39.0%−34% / −94%
AMBOAmbow Education Holding Ltd.62.3 m—-2.9%-2.6%+0.8%−61% / −10%

1- and 3-year price returns: for GOTU from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.

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Estimated price (USD)

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What moves the 3-year price the most

    AI analysis

    AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

    Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 22 Apr 2026; since then the company filed 6-K (27 Aug 2026), 6-K (02 Jun 2026), 6-K (13 May 2026).

    In brief

    Gaotu Techedu Inc. is a China-based digital education company offering online and offline courses, AI-enabled applications and educational content, after ceasing compulsory education academic subject tutoring at the end of 2021. Net revenues from learning services reached RMB6039.033 million in fiscal 2025 1, while the company remains under pressure from Chinese private education regulation 1.

    SWOT

    Strengths

    • The company presents itself as a digital-native platform with a large body of learning data built up over time and proprietary AI models that could support personalisation 1.
    • Its in-house curriculum, teaching staff and the Gaotu brand are cited as advantages in attracting learners 1.
    • A range of formats, from large online classes to one-on-one tutoring and offline centres, could reduce reliance on a single offering 1.

    Weaknesses

    • The end of compulsory education academic tutoring has materially hurt revenue and results, and the company has reported net losses in the past 1.
    • The current business model is relatively new, which makes long-term financial performance difficult to predict 1.
    • Selling and development costs remain high, and operating margins depend on controlling them 1.

    Opportunities

    • Growth in non-academic tutoring, adult education and digital products could create new revenue sources if enough students enrol 1.
    • Expanding the network of offline learning centres could provide face-to-face learning in more regions 1.
    • Greater use of AI in marketing and teaching could lower costs and raise operating efficiency 1.

    Threats

    • Chinese education rules may change or be interpreted differently, which could limit access to certain segments 1.
    • The VIE contractual structure could be challenged by Chinese authorities, affecting the value of the securities 1.
    • Intense competition and pressure on course fees could reduce revenue and margins 1.

    Risks

    • Private education regulationhigh

      Interpretation and enforcement of Chinese policies on private education could significantly affect operations, and compliance with the Alleviating Burden Opinion has already had adverse effects 1.

    • VIE structurehigh

      Investors hold shares in a Cayman holding company rather than direct interests in the operating entities in China, and this could affect the enforceability of the contractual arrangements 1.

    • Data and cybersecurity rulesmedium

      Chinese cybersecurity and data protection laws are complex and changing, and any failure to comply could bring claims and added costs 1.

    • PCAOB auditor inspectionsmedium

      If US regulators cannot fully inspect auditors in China, the ADSs could be prohibited from trading in the United States, with effects on their value 1.

    • Dependence on teaching staffmedium

      Difficulty in engaging and retaining high-quality teachers could weaken the consistency of teaching and financial results 1.

    Investment thesis

    What would need to be true (bull case)

    • If the new business lines succeed in offsetting the end of academic tutoring, the company could return to steady revenue growth from learning services 1.
    • A data- and AI-driven platform could improve conversion and retention and reduce the cost of acquiring students 1.
    • Diversification into adult education and digital content could reduce dependence on a single regulated segment 1.

    What would break the thesis

    • The effects of ending academic tutoring have lasted several years and could continue, which may limit any revenue recovery 1.
    • The VIE structure and the risk of differing interpretation of Chinese rules could cut the value of the investment if policy changes 1.
    • High selling expenses and pressure on course fees could keep margins below target if competition intensifies 1.

    What to watch

    • Revenue trend from learning services after the shift to new business linesfiscal 2026
    • Level of selling expenses relative to revenuenext 20-F
    • Changes to Chinese private education rules and how they are applied2026
    • Status of PCAOB inspections of China-based auditorsnext 20-F

    Products, market & competition

    AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

    Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 22 Apr 2026; since then the company filed 6-K (27 Aug 2026), 6-K (02 Jun 2026), 6-K (13 May 2026).

    The business

    Gaotu Techedu Inc. began operations in June 2014 through Beijing BaiJiaHuLian Technology Co., Ltd. and presents itself as a data-driven education company with a digital-native platform focused on AI-assisted learning 1. It operates primarily in mainland China through subsidiaries and contractually controlled VIEs, and its ADSs trade on the NYSE under the symbol GOTU 1. Its offering includes online courses in large-class, small-class and one-on-one tutoring formats, complemented by a network of offline learning centres 1.

    Segments

    Learning services

    Learning services include traditional learning services, non-academic tutoring and college student and adult education, and make up almost all revenue: RMB6039.033 million in fiscal 2025, or 98.2% of the total 1.

    Trends

    • Regulation of academic tutoringheadwind

      Restrictions under the Alleviating Burden Opinion forced the company to end compulsory education academic tutoring, with adverse effects on revenue and results that could continue in later periods 1.

    • Shift to new business linesmixed

      The focus has moved to non-academic tutoring, adult education and digital content, and success depends on attracting students to the new course packages 1.

    • Artificial intelligence in educationtailwind

      The platform relies on proprietary and third-party AI models that could improve personalisation and operating efficiency if they translate into better conversion and retention 1.

    • Pressure on selling costsheadwind

      Selling expenses have been the largest operating cost item, and maintaining margins depends on marketing efficiency and brand strength 1.

    Competitive position

    The company competes with other education providers in China offering similar online and offline courses, and the pricing and availability of competing courses affect its ability to keep course fees 1. The source does not name direct competitors but stresses that fierce competition could affect the new business lines 1.

    • Other private education providers in China

      The source refers to fierce competition and the prices of competing courses without naming specific companies 1.

    • Online live-course providers for school-age learners

      Competition in live online courses and tutoring for younger learners creates pressure on course fees 1.

    • Adult and college-student education providers

      The company is building this segment, where new product margins could differ from past levels 1.

    • Digital educational content platforms

      Competition in apps and digital learning products is cited as a source of uncertainty 1.

    News & filings

    Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.