Business Description
YDUQS Participacoes SA
SIC : 8299
ISIN : BRYDUQACNOR3
Total Employee Number:
17,000Description
YDUQS Participacoes SA is a Brazilian for-profit postsecondary education company, formerly known as Estacio Participacoes. It operates universities, colleges, and distance-learning centers under brands including Estacio, Ibmec, IDOMED, and Wyden, serving primarily middle- and lower-income working students across Brazil. The company offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in fields such as business, law, engineering, health, and technology, and has expanded significantly into medical education through IDOMED. Its revenue comes mainly from tuition and fees, with a growing share generated by distance learning and hybrid formats alongside its traditional on-campus operations. YDUQS maintains a nationwide footprint spanning most Brazilian states, with a large student base and a network of campuses and digital learning hubs. The company is listed on the Brazilian stock exchange and has American Depositary Receipts traded over the counter in the United States.
Financial Strength
5/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cash-To-Debt | 0.14 | |||||
Equity-to-Asset | 0.32 | |||||
Debt-to-Equity | 1.73 | |||||
Debt-to-EBITDA | 3.06 | |||||
Interest Coverage | 1.15 | |||||
Piotroski F-Score | 6/9 | |||||
Altman Z-Score | 1.25 | |||||
Beneish M-Score | -3.18 | |||||
WACC vs ROIC | ||||||
Growth Rank
8/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3-Year Revenue Growth Rate | 8.5 | |||||
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate | 9.6 | |||||
3-Year FCF Growth Rate | 62.4 | |||||
3-Year Book Growth Rate | 3.2 | |||||
Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate Estimate Industry Rank | 51.72 | |||||
Future 3-5Y Total Revenue Growth Rate Estimate | 4.18 |
Momentum Rank
7/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5-Day RSI | 85.18 | |||||
9-Day RSI | 80.71 | |||||
14-Day RSI | 75.74 | |||||
3-1 Month Momentum % | -7.68 | |||||
6-1 Month Momentum % | -25.96 | |||||
12-1 Month Momentum % | -46.77 |
Liquidity Ratio
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Ratio | 1.61 | |||||
Quick Ratio | 1.61 | |||||
Cash Ratio | 0.58 | |||||
Days Sales Outstanding | 70.27 | |||||
Days Payable | 37.43 |
Dividend & Buy Back
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dividend Yield % | 5.37 | |||||
Dividend Payout Ratio | 1.04 | |||||
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate | 108.4 | |||||
Forward Dividend Yield % | 10.75 | |||||
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % | 5.37 | |||||
3-Year Average Share Buyback Ratio | 3.2 | |||||
Shareholder Yield % | 9.79 |
Profitability Rank
9/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gross Margin % | 59.83 | |||||
Operating Margin % | 15.79 | |||||
Net Margin % | 2.04 | |||||
EBITDA Margin % | 29.65 | |||||
FCF Margin % | 21.17 | |||||
OCF Margin % | 23.66 | |||||
ROE % | 3.78 | |||||
ROA % | 1.18 | |||||
ROIC % | 10.19 | |||||
3-Year ROIIC % | 68.83 | |||||
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % | 28.71 | |||||
ROCE % | 10.77 | |||||
Years of Profitability over Past 10-Year | 9 |
GF Value Rank
10/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PE Ratio | 25.47 | |||||
Forward PE Ratio | 5.55 | |||||
PE Ratio without NRI | 19.39 | |||||
PEG Ratio | 1.47 | |||||
PS Ratio | 0.52 | |||||
PB Ratio | 0.93 | |||||
Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow | 3.36 | |||||
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow | 2.19 | |||||
EV-to-EBIT | 8.27 | |||||
EV-to-Forward-EBIT | 6.34 | |||||
EV-to-EBITDA | 4.28 | |||||
EV-to-Forward-EBITDA | 3.63 | |||||
EV-to-Revenue | 1.27 | |||||
EV-to-Forward-Revenue | 1.19 | |||||
EV-to-FCF | 8.02 | |||||
Price-to-GF-Value | 0.75 | |||||
Price-to-Projected-FCF | 0.28 | |||||
Price-to-DCF (Earnings Based) | 1.68 | |||||
Price-to-DCF (FCF Based) | 0.11 | |||||
Price-to-Median-PS-Value | 0.33 | |||||
Price-to-Peter-Lynch-Fair-Value | 1.98 | |||||
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) % | 12.11 | |||||
FCF Yield % | 31.72 | |||||
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % | 28.62 |
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Key Statistics
| Name | Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (TTM) (Mil R$) | 5,557.207 | ||
| EPS (TTM) (R$) | 0.41 | ||
| Beta | 1.8656 | ||
| 3-Year Sharpe Ratio | -0.56 | ||
| 3-Year Sortino Ratio | -0.74 | ||
| Volatility % | 35.57 | ||
| 14-Day RSI | 75.74 | ||
| 14-Day ATR (R$) | 0.414651 | ||
| 20-Day SMA (R$) | 9.4565 | ||
| 12-1 Month Momentum % | -46.77 | ||
| 52-Week Range (R$) | 7.02 - 15.29 | ||
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 254.46 |
Piotroski F-Score Details
Year:
| Component | Result | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Piotroski F-Score | 6 | ||
| Positive ROA | |||
| Positive CFROA | |||
| Higher ROA yoy | |||
| CFROA > ROA | |||
| Lower Leverage yoy | |||
| Higher Current Ratio yoy | |||
| Less Shares Outstanding yoy | |||
| Higher Gross Margin yoy | |||
| Higher Asset Turnover yoy |
YDUQS Participacoes SA Filings
| Filing Date | Document Date | Form | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Filing Data | ||||
YDUQS Participacoes SA Stock Events
| Event | Date | Price (R$) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRL 0.569143 Cash Dividend | 2025-12-29 | 12.56 (+0.48%) | ||
| BRL 0.570657 Cash Dividend | 2025-04-29 | 14.60 (+2.60%) | ||
| 3:1 Stock Split | 2013-05-22 | 16.58 (-0.10%) | ||
| 0.333333:1 Stock Split | 2008-07-11 | 7.90 (-0.96%) |
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YDUQS Participacoes SA Frequently Asked Questions
What is YDUQS Participacoes SA(BSP:YDUQ3)'s stock price today?
The current price of BSP:YDUQ3 is R$11.14. The 52 week high of BSP:YDUQ3 is R$15.29 and 52 week low is R$7.02.
When is next earnings date of YDUQS Participacoes SA(BSP:YDUQ3)?
The next earnings date of YDUQS Participacoes SA(BSP:YDUQ3) is .
Does YDUQS Participacoes SA(BSP:YDUQ3) pay dividends? If so, how much?
The Dividend Yield %  of YDUQS Participacoes SA(BSP:YDUQ3) is 5.37% (As of Today), Highest Dividend Payout Ratio of YDUQS Participacoes SA(BSP:YDUQ3) was 1.97. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 0.8. The  Forward Dividend Yield % of YDUQS Participacoes SA(BSP:YDUQ3) is 10.75%. For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
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