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Far Eastern UniversityPHS:FEU 88 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.23 as of Feb. 2026, which is 82% below its 10-year median of 1.28. GuruFocus rates PHS:FEU with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱819.46 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 187 Education companies, Far Eastern University ranks better than 84.49% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Far Eastern University's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:FEU'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28 Med: 1.28 Max: 2.44
Current: 0.28
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Far Eastern University was 2.44. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 1.28.
PHS:FEU's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 84.49% of 187
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 1.45
vs PHS:FEU: 0.28
Far Eastern University (PHS:FEU) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Far Eastern University Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Far Eastern University Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Far Eastern University's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
PHS:FEU vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Far Eastern University's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Far Eastern University's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Far Eastern University's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 2026) EBITDA data.
Far Eastern University (PHS:FEU) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.23 as of Feb. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Far Eastern University. This is 82% below median its historical median of 1.28. Over the past decade, Far Eastern University's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.28 to 2.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Far Eastern University ranks #29 out of 187 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 15.5%.
Is Far Eastern University's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Far Eastern University's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.23 is 82% below median its 10-year median of 1.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 2.44. The Education industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.45. Far Eastern University's value of 0.23 is 84.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Far Eastern University ranks #29 out of 187 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Far Eastern University has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Far Eastern University's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Far Eastern University ranks #29 out of 187 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Far Eastern University in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.45. Far Eastern University's value of 0.23 is 84.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Far Eastern University's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.28 to 2.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.28 vs. the industry median of 1.45, Far Eastern 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for an Education company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Education companies is 1.45, based on 187 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Far Eastern University's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.23 is 84.1% 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Far Eastern University. For the Education industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Far Eastern University's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.23, which is 82% below median its own 10-year median of 1.28. 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 ₱819.46, compared to a current price of ₱800.50 — trading 2.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.23, which is 82% below median its 10-year median of 1.28 and 84.1% below the Education industry median of 1.45. Far Eastern University's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Far Eastern University (PHS:FEU), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.23 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 ₱800.50 is trading 2.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱819.46.
GuruFocus considers Far Eastern University to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:FEU:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.23 (82% below median its 10-year median of 1.28)
GF Value™: ₱819.46 vs. price of ₱800.50 (2.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 84.1% below the Education median (#29 of 187)
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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