Global Education CommunitiesGECSF -3.78%34 Buyback Yield % is 0.53 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 1.22. GuruFocus rates GECSF with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 88 Education companies, Global Education Communities ranks better than 57.95% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Global Education Communities Buyback Yield % Chart
GECSF vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Global Education Communities's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Global Education Communities's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Education Communities's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Global Education Communities (GECSF) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.53 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Global Education Communities and its competitors. This is 57% below median its historical median of 1.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Education Communities ranks #37 out of 88 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 42%.
Is Global Education Communities' Buyback Yield % too high?
Global Education Communities' current Buyback Yield % of 0.53 is 57% below median its 10-year median of 1.22. Based on the distribution chart, Global Education Communities ranks #37 out of 88 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Global Education Communities has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Education Communities' Buyback Yield % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Global Education Communities ranks #37 out of 88 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Global Education Communities in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for an Education company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Education industry context. However, Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Global Education Communities and its competitors. Global Education Communities's current Buyback Yield % is 0.53, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 1.22. 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 235.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.53, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 1.22. Global Education Communities' overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Education Communities (GECSF), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.53 as of Jul. 03, 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 235.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.06.
GuruFocus considers Global Education Communities to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GECSF:
Buyback Yield %: 0.53 (57% below median its 10-year median of 1.22)
GF Value™: $0.06 vs. price of $0.20 (235.2% above fair value)
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 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.
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