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Global Education CommunitiesGECSF -0.22%28 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.28 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 0.83. GuruFocus rates GECSF with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 162 Education companies, Global Education Communities ranks better than 86.42% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Global Education Communities's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
GECSF'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18 Med: 0.83 Max: 1.5
Current: 0.31
During the past years, Global Education Communities's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.50. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.83.
GECSF's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than 86.42% of 162
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.245
vs GECSF: 0.31
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.
Global Education Communities's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $0.056. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $0.73 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.
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Global Education Communities (OTCPK:GECSF) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.
Global Education Communities Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
Global Education Communities Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.
Global Education Communities Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart
GECSF vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Global Education Communities's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.
Global Education Communities Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Global Education Communities's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Education Communities's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
Global Education Communities Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.
* 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.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.28 mean?
Global Education Communities (GECSF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.28 as of Aug. 01, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Global Education Communities and its competitors. This is 66% below median its historical median of 0.83. Over the past decade, Global Education Communities' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 1.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Education Communities ranks #22 out of 162 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 13.6%.
Is Global Education Communities' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Global Education Communities' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.28 is 66% below median its 10-year median of 0.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 1.50. The Education industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.25. Global Education Communities' value of 0.28 is 77.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Education Communities ranks #22 out of 162 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Global Education Communities has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Education Communities' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Global Education Communities ranks #22 out of 162 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Global Education Communities in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.25. Global Education Communities' value of 0.28 is 77.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Global Education Communities' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 1.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.83 vs. the industry median of 1.25, Global Education Communities 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for an Education company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Education companies is 1.25, based on 162 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Global Education Communities's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.28 is 77.5% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Global Education Communities and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Education Communities's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.28, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 0.83. 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 $0.11, compared to a current price of $0.20 — trading 85.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.28, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 0.83 and 77.5% below the Education industry median of 1.25. Global Education Communities' overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Education Communities (GECSF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.28 as of Aug. 01, 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 85.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.11.
GuruFocus considers Global Education Communities to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GECSF:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.28 (66% below median its 10-year median of 0.83)
GF Value™: $0.11 vs. price of $0.20 (85.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 77.5% below the Education median (#22 of 162)
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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