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Centro Escolar UniversityPHS:CEU -3.67%78 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 47.30% as of Feb. 2026, which is 695% above its 10-year median of 5.95. GuruFocus rates PHS:CEU with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱14.88 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 173 Education companies, Centro Escolar University ranks better than 82.08% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Centro Escolar University's average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 83.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 47.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 48.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 10.90% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Free Cash Flow per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of Centro Escolar University was 72.70% per year. The lowest was -37.00% per year. And the median was 5.95% per year.
Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU) 3-Year FCF Growth Rate Explanation
Free Cash Flow per Share is the amount of Free Cash Flow per outstanding share of the company's stock. Free Cash Flow is considered one of the most important parameters to measure a company's earnings power by value investors because it is not subject to estimates of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization (DDA). However, when we look at the Free Cash Flow, we should look from a long term perspective, because any year's Free Cash Flow can be drastically affected by the spending on Property, Plant, & Equipment (PPE) of the business in that year. Over the long term, Free Cash Flow should give pretty good picture on the real earnings power of the company. It's used in the calculation of Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %.
Centro Escolar University 3-Year FCF Growth Rate Related Terms
PHS:CEU vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: 3-Year FCF Growth Rate Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Centro Escolar University's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year FCF Growth Rate 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.
Centro Escolar University 3-Year FCF Growth Rate vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Centro Escolar University's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Centro Escolar University's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate falls into.
Centro Escolar University 3-Year FCF Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Free Cash Flow per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Free Cash Flow per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year FCF Growth Rate of 47.30% mean?
Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU) has a 3-Year FCF Growth Rate of 47.30% as of Feb. 2026. 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Free Cash Flow per Share. View historical data for Centro Escolar University and its competitors. This is 695% above median its historical median of 5.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Centro Escolar University ranks #31 out of 173 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 17.9%.
Is Centro Escolar University's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate too high?
Centro Escolar University's current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate of 47.30% is 695% above median its 10-year median of 5.95. The Education industry median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 11.30. Centro Escolar University's value of 47.30% is 318.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Centro Escolar University ranks #31 out of 173 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Centro Escolar University has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Centro Escolar University's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Centro Escolar University ranks #31 out of 173 companies for 3-Year FCF Growth Rate. This places Centro Escolar University in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 11.30. Centro Escolar University's value of 47.30% is 318.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.95 vs. the industry median of 11.30, Centro Escolar 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 3-Year FCF Growth Rate for an Education company?
The median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate among Education companies is 11.30, based on 173 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year FCF Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year FCF Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Centro Escolar University's current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate of 47.30% is 318.6% 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 3-Year FCF Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year FCF Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Free Cash Flow per Share. View historical data for Centro Escolar University and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 11.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Centro Escolar University's current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 47.30%, which is 695% above median its own 10-year median of 5.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Centro Escolar University stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱14.88, compared to a current price of ₱14.70 — trading 1.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 47.30%, which is 695% above median its 10-year median of 5.95 and 318.6% above the Education industry median of 11.30. Centro Escolar University's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year FCF Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year FCF Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU), the current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 47.30% 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 Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centro Escolar University stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱14.70 is trading 1.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱14.88.
GuruFocus considers Centro Escolar University to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:CEU:
3-Year FCF Growth Rate: 47.30% (695% above median its 10-year median of 5.95)
GF Value™: ₱14.88 vs. price of ₱14.70 (1.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 318.6% above the Education median (#31 of 173)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:CEU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Centro Escolar University is a Philippines-based institution of higher learning. The company is engaged in establishing, maintaining, and operating an educational institution for the training of the youth in all branches of the arts and sciences, offering classes at the tertiary level. The University operates in four geographical segments, such as Mendiola, Malolos, Makati-Gil Puyat, and Makati Legaspi campus.
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