Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU) Days Inventory: 17.99 (As of Feb. 2026) — 247% Above Median


PHS:CEU Centro Escolar University PHS:CEU
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Price ₱16.78
GF Value ₱14.38
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Centro Escolar University Days Inventory?

Centro Escolar University PHS:CEU +1.57% 82 Days Inventory is 17.99 as of Feb. 2026, which is 247% above its 10-year median of 5.19. 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 156 Education companies, Centro Escolar University ranks worse than 57.05% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Centro Escolar University's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was ₱56 Mil. Centro Escolar University's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was ₱285 Mil. Hence, Centro Escolar University's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 17.99.

The historical rank and industry rank for Centro Escolar University's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

PHS:CEU' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.63   Med: 5.19   Max: 11.38
Current: 11.38

During the past 13 years, Centro Escolar University's highest Days Inventory was 11.38. The lowest was 2.63. And the median was 5.19.

PHS:CEU's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
57.05% of 156 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 8.37 vs PHS:CEU: 11.38

Centro Escolar University's Days Inventory increased from Feb. 2025 (17.75) to Feb. 2026 (17.99). It might indicate that Centro Escolar University's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Centro Escolar University's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 5.07.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Centro Escolar University's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.08.


Centro Escolar University  (PHS:CEU) Days Inventory Explanation

Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:

1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

Centro Escolar University's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Centro Escolar University's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

* 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.


Be Aware

A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.


Centro Escolar University Days Inventory Related Terms


Centro Escolar University Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Centro Escolar University's Days Inventory can be seen below:

* 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 Days Inventory Chart

Centro Escolar University Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Days Inventory
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Centro Escolar University Quarterly Data
Mar21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
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PHS:CEU vs EDU, TAL, GHC: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Centro Escolar University's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Centro Escolar University's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Centro Escolar University's Days Inventory falls into.


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Centro Escolar University Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Centro Escolar University's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: May. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: May. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: May. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: May. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (31.924 + 35.334) / 2 ) / 1511.072*365
=33.629 / 1511.072*365
=8.12

Centro Escolar University's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Nov. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Feb. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Feb. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (54.909 + 57.356) / 2 ) / 284.789*365 / 4
=56.1325 / 284.789*365 / 4
=17.99

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 17.99 mean?
Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU) has a Days Inventory of 17.99 as of Feb. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Centro Escolar University and its competitors. This is 247% above median its historical median of 5.19. Over the past decade, Centro Escolar University's Days Inventory has ranged from 2.63 to 11.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Centro Escolar University ranks #89 out of 156 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 57.1%.
Is Centro Escolar University's Days Inventory too high?
Centro Escolar University's current Days Inventory of 17.99 is 247% above median its 10-year median of 5.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.63 to a high of 11.38. The Education industry median Days Inventory is 8.37. Centro Escolar University's value of 17.99 is 114.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Centro Escolar University ranks #89 out of 156 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 Days Inventory compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Centro Escolar University ranks #89 out of 156 companies for Days Inventory. This places Centro Escolar University in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 8.37. Centro Escolar University's value of 17.99 is 114.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Centro Escolar University's own Days Inventory has ranged from 2.63 to 11.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.19 vs. the industry median of 8.37, 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 Days Inventory for an Education company?
The median Days Inventory among Education companies is 8.37, based on 156 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Centro Escolar University's current Days Inventory of 17.99 is 114.9% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Centro Escolar University and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Days Inventory is 8.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Centro Escolar University's current Days Inventory is 17.99, which is 247% above median its own 10-year median of 5.19. 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 Days Inventory is 17.99, which is 247% above median its 10-year median of 5.19 and 114.9% above the Education industry median of 8.37. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU), the current Days Inventory is 17.99 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:

  • Days Inventory: 17.99 (247% above median its 10-year median of 5.19)
  • GF Value™: ₱14.38 vs. price of ₱16.78 (16.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 114.9% above the Education median (#89 of 156)

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 Business Description

Address 9 Mendiola Street, San Miguel, Manila, PHL, 1005
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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