GECSF (Global Education Communities) Beta: 0.7087 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


GECSF Global Education Communities Corp GECSF
33 GF Score
Price $0.20
GF Value $0.06
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Global Education Communities Beta?

Global Education Communities GECSF -2.78% 33 Beta is 0.7087 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates GECSF with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-28), Global Education Communities's Beta is 0.7087.


Global Education Communities  (OTCPK:GECSF) Beta Explanation

Beta is a measure of the volatility, or systematic risk, of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. We usually compare beta to 1. A beta of 1 indicates that the security's price will move with the market. A beta of less than 1 means that the security will be less volatile than the market. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.

Beta is primarily used in the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to calculate the Cost of Equity, which can be used in the calculation of WACC %. The formula of Cost of Equity is:
Cost of Equity = Risk-Free Rate of Return + Beta of Asset * (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return)


Global Education Communities Beta Related Terms


Global Education Communities Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Global Education Communities's Beta can be seen below:

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Global Education Communities Beta Chart

Global Education Communities Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Beta
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Global Education Communities Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
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GECSF vs EDU, TAL, GHC: Beta Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Global Education Communities's Beta, along with its competitors' market caps and Beta data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Global Education Communities Beta vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Global Education Communities's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Global Education Communities's Beta falls into.


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Global Education Communities Beta Calculation

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. A stock's beta can be calculated by dividing the product of the covariance of the individual stock's returns and the market's returns by the variance of the market's returns over a specified period. Basically, GuruFocus uses the returns calculated over three-year period.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beta →
What does a Beta of 0.7087 mean?
Global Education Communities (GECSF) has a Beta of 0.7087 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Global Education Communities and its competitors.
Is Global Education Communities' Beta too high?
Global Education Communities' current Beta is 0.7087. Overall, Global Education Communities has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Education Communities' Beta compare to EDU and TAL?
Global Education Communities' Beta of 0.7087 can be compared against companies in the Education industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beta for an Education company?
A good Beta depends on the Education industry context. However, Beta should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beta mean?
A high Beta can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Global Education Communities and its competitors. Global Education Communities's current Beta is 0.7087. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Education Communities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Education Communities (GECSF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.06, compared to a current price of $0.20 — trading 232.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.7087. Global Education Communities' overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beta calculated?
Beta is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Education Communities (GECSF), the current Beta is 0.7087 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Global Education Communities (GECSF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Education Communities stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.20 is trading 232.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.06. GuruFocus considers Global Education Communities to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for GECSF:

  • Beta: 0.7087
  • GF Value™: $0.06 vs. price of $0.20 (232.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 33/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the GECSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Global Education Communities Business Description

Other Exchanges GEC:Canada
Address 777 West Broadway, Suite 1200, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V5Z 4J7
Global Education Communities Corp is an education and student-housing real estate company. Its business operations include education, media communications, revenue-producing properties, and real estate development. The Company has four principal business units/segments: SSLC Language College (SSLC), which includes SSLC Business College; CIBT School of Business & Technology Corp. (CIBT); IRIX Design Group Inc. (IRIX); and Global Education City Holdings Inc. (GECH). The Company's education business is conducted through SSLC in Canada and through CIBT and its subsidiaries in Asia. The Company operates its media communications business through IRIX. GECH is an investment holding and management company focused on education-related real estate projects in Vancouver, Canada.
33GF Score

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