China Online Education Group (COE) Cash Flow Statement
Where COE’s cash came from and went, 2025
December 31, 2025 · U.S. dollars- Cash from operations
- $11.8M +102.6% vs 2024
- Capital expenditures
- $2.3M 2.4% of revenue
- Free cash flow
- $9.5M 9.9% margin
- Returned to shareholders
- —
- Change in cash
- $11.1M cash at year-end $38.9M
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COE operating cash flow, capex and free cash flow
COE cash flow trends, 2023–2025
| Metric | Trend | Then | Latest | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating cash flow | $559,0002023 | $11.8M2025 | +359.7%/yr | |
| Capital expenditures | $287,0002023 | $2.3M2025 | +182.7%/yr | |
| Free cash flow | $272,0002023 | $9.5M2025 | +491.6%/yr | |
| Free cash flow margin | 1.0%2023 | 9.9%2025 | +8.9 pts | |
| Stock-based compensation | $910,0002023 | $1.3M2025 | +20.9%/yr | |
| Capex / revenue | 1.1%2023 | 2.4%2025 | +1.3 pts |
Change is the average annual growth (CAGR) or the difference between the first and latest year.
COE cash flow by activity
COE net income vs operating cash flow
Operating cash flow above net income usually means earnings are backed by cash (depreciation and stock-based pay are non-cash expenses).
COE cash flow statement
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating activities | |||
| Net income | −$16.9M | −$7.3M | −$15.0M |
| Depreciation & amortization | $434,000 | $137,000 | $99,000 |
| Stock-based compensation | $1.3M | $934,000 | $910,000 |
| Change in working capital | $25.8M | $12.1M | $14.6M |
| Other non-cash items | $1.1M | $15,000 | $17,000 |
| Cash from operating activities | $11.8M | $5.8M | $559,000 |
| Investing activities | |||
| Capital expenditures | −$2.3M | −$308,000 | −$287,000 |
| Investments (net) | $1.3M | $468,000 | $2.4M |
| Acquisitions & other investing | $0 | $308,000 | $287,000 |
| Cash from investing activities | −$952,000 | $468,000 | $2.4M |
| Financing activities | |||
| Share repurchases & issuance (net) | — | — | $0 |
| Shares issued | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other financing | $218,000 | $240,000 | $0 |
| Cash from financing activities | $218,000 | $240,000 | $0 |
| Summary | |||
| Net change in cash | $11.1M | $6.5M | $3.1M |
| Cash at end of period | $38.9M | $27.8M | $21.3M |
| Free cash flow | $9.5M | $5.5M | $272,000 |
| Free cash flow margin | 9.9% | 10.9% | 1.0% |
| Capex / revenue | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Mar '26 | |
|---|---|
| Operating activities | |
| Net income | −$2.3M |
| Depreciation & amortization | $434,000 |
| Stock-based compensation | $529,000 |
| Change in working capital | $25.8M |
| Other non-cash items | −$12.6M |
| Cash from operating activities | $11.8M |
| Investing activities | |
| Capital expenditures | −$2.3M |
| Acquisitions & other investing | $1.3M |
| Cash from investing activities | −$952,000 |
| Financing activities | |
| Shares issued | $0 |
| Other financing | $218,000 |
| Cash from financing activities | $218,000 |
| Summary | |
| Net change in cash | $38.9M |
| Cash at end of period | $38.9M |
| Free cash flow | $9.5M |
| Free cash flow margin | 30.4% |
| Capex / revenue | 7.3% |
Negative numbers are cash paid out. Quarterly columns are labeled by the month the quarter ended. Figures in U.S. dollars as reported; data from EODHD.
COE cash generation
In fiscal 2025 (ended December 31, 2025), China Online Education generated $11.8 million of cash from operations (up 102.6%) and spent $2.3 million on capital expenditures, leaving free cash flow of $9.5 million, 9.9% of revenue. Cash and equivalents rose by $11.1 million over the year.
Related: COE income statement, COE balance sheet. See the COE stock overview for the latest quote and news.
COE cash flow FAQ
What is China Online Education's free cash flow?
China Online Education's free cash flow was $9.5 million in fiscal 2025: $11.8 million of operating cash flow minus $2.3 million of capital expenditures It was $5.5 million a year earlier..
How much cash does China Online Education generate from operations?
China Online Education generated $11.8 million of cash from operating activities in fiscal 2025.
How much does China Online Education spend on capital expenditures?
China Online Education spent $2.3 million on capital expenditures in fiscal 2025, 2.4% of revenue, compared with $0.3 million the year before.