Centro Escolar UniversityPHS:CEU +1.57%82 Current Ratio is 1.34 as of Feb. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 1.13. GuruFocus rates PHS:CEU with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱14.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 261 Education companies, Centro Escolar University ranks worse than 55.17% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Centro Escolar University's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 1.34.
Centro Escolar University has a current ratio of 1.34. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Centro Escolar University's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:CEU'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.74 Med: 1.13 Max: 1.43
Current: 1.34
During the past 13 years, Centro Escolar University's highest Current Ratio was 1.43. The lowest was 0.74. And the median was 1.13.
PHS:CEU's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 55.17% of 261
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.51
vs PHS:CEU: 1.34
Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Centro Escolar University Current Ratio Related Terms
Centro Escolar University Current Ratio 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.
PHS:CEU vs EDU, TAL, GHC: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Centro Escolar University's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio 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 Current Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Centro Escolar University's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Centro Escolar University's Current Ratio 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.
Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU) has a Current Ratio of 1.34 as of Feb. 2026. This is 19% above median its historical median of 1.13. Over the past decade, Centro Escolar University's Current Ratio has ranged from 0.74 to 1.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Centro Escolar University ranks #144 out of 261 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 55.2%.
Is Centro Escolar University's Current Ratio too high?
Centro Escolar University's current Current Ratio of 1.34 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 1.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.74 to a high of 1.43. The Education industry median Current Ratio is 1.51. Centro Escolar University's value of 1.34 is 11.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Centro Escolar University ranks #144 out of 261 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Centro Escolar University has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Centro Escolar University's Current Ratio compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Centro Escolar University ranks #144 out of 261 companies for Current Ratio. This places Centro Escolar University in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.51. Centro Escolar University's value of 1.34 is 11.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Centro Escolar University's own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.74 to 1.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.13 vs. the industry median of 1.51, Centro Escolar University has consistently been below 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 Current Ratio for an Education company?
The median Current Ratio among Education companies is 1.51, based on 261 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Centro Escolar University's current Current Ratio of 1.34 is 11.3% below 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Education industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Centro Escolar University's current Current Ratio is 1.34, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 1.13. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱14.38, compared to a current price of ₱16.78 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.34, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 1.13 and 11.3% below the Education industry median of 1.51. Centro Escolar University's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU), the current Current Ratio is 1.34 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of ₱16.78 is trading 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱14.38.
GuruFocus considers Centro Escolar University to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:CEU:
Current Ratio: 1.34 (19% above median its 10-year median of 1.13)
GF Value™: ₱14.38 vs. price of ₱16.78 (16.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.3% below the Education median (#144 of 261)
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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