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Far Eastern UniversityPHS:FEU 84 Cash-to-Debt is 4.53 as of Feb. 2026, which is 135% above its 10-year median of 1.93. GuruFocus rates PHS:FEU with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱828.27 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 264 Education companies, Far Eastern University ranks better than 69.32% on this metric.
Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. Far Eastern University's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 4.53.
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, Far Eastern Universitycould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Far Eastern University's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:FEU'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.86 Med: 1.93 Max: 4.79
Current: 4.53
During the past 13 years, Far Eastern University's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 4.79. The lowest was 0.86. And the median was 1.93.
PHS:FEU's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 69.32% of 264
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.36
vs PHS:FEU: 4.53
Far Eastern University (PHS:FEU) Cash-to-Debt Explanation
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.
Far Eastern University Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Far Eastern University Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
* 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.
Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
PHS:FEU vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Cash-to-Debt Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Far Eastern University's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt 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.
Far Eastern University Cash-to-Debt vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Far Eastern University's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Far Eastern University's Cash-to-Debt 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.
Far Eastern University (PHS:FEU) has a Cash-to-Debt of 4.53 as of Feb. 2026. This is 135% above median its historical median of 1.93. Over the past decade, Far Eastern University's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.86 to 4.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Far Eastern University ranks #81 out of 264 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 30.7%.
Is Far Eastern University's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Far Eastern University's current Cash-to-Debt of 4.53 is 135% above median its 10-year median of 1.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.86 to a high of 4.79. The Education industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.36. Far Eastern University's value of 4.53 is 233.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Far Eastern University ranks #81 out of 264 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Far Eastern University has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Far Eastern University's Cash-to-Debt compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Far Eastern University ranks #81 out of 264 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts Far Eastern University in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 1.36. Far Eastern University's value of 4.53 is 233.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Far Eastern University's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.86 to 4.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.93 vs. the industry median of 1.36, Far Eastern University has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash-to-Debt for an Education company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Education companies is 1.36, based on 264 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Far Eastern University's current Cash-to-Debt of 4.53 is 233.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Education industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 1.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Far Eastern University's current Cash-to-Debt is 4.53, which is 135% above median its own 10-year median of 1.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Far Eastern University stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Far Eastern University (PHS:FEU) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱828.27, compared to a current price of ₱805.00 — trading 2.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 4.53, which is 135% above median its 10-year median of 1.93 and 233.1% above the Education industry median of 1.36. Far Eastern University's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Far Eastern University (PHS:FEU), the current Cash-to-Debt is 4.53 as of Feb. 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 Far Eastern University (PHS:FEU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Far Eastern University stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱805.00 is trading 2.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱828.27.
GuruFocus considers Far Eastern University to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:FEU:
Cash-to-Debt: 4.53 (135% above median its 10-year median of 1.93)
GF Value™: ₱828.27 vs. price of ₱805.00 (2.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 233.1% above the Education median (#81 of 264)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:FEU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Far Eastern University Inc is a private, non-sectarian institution of learning comprising the following different institutes that offer specific courses, namely, the Institute of Arts and Sciences, the Institute of Accounts, Business and Finance, the Institute of Education, the Institute of Architecture and Fine Arts, the Institute of Nursing, Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management, and Institute of Law. The company's operating segment includes FEU Main, Trimestral Schools, and Other Schools. It generates maximum revenue from the FEU Main segment.
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