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EDU HoldingsASX:EDU +1.72%52 Debt-to-Equity is 0.66 as of Dec. 2025, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 0.84. GuruFocus rates ASX:EDU with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.75 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 222 Education companies, EDU Holdings ranks worse than 69.82% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for EDU Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:EDU'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.84 Max: 1.72
Current: 0.66
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of EDU Holdings was 1.72. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.84.
ASX:EDU's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 69.82% of 222
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 0.31
vs ASX:EDU: 0.66
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EDU Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
EDU Holdings Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for EDU Holdings's Debt-to-Equity 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.
ASX:EDU vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, EDU Holdings's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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.
EDU Holdings Debt-to-Equity vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, EDU Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EDU Holdings's Debt-to-Equity 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.
EDU Holdings (ASX:EDU) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.66 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on EDU Holdings and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 0.84. According to the industry distribution chart, EDU Holdings ranks #155 out of 222 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 69.8%.
Is EDU Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
EDU Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.66 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 0.84. The Education industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31. EDU Holdings' value of 0.66 is 112.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EDU Holdings ranks #155 out of 222 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, EDU Holdings has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EDU Holdings' Debt-to-Equity compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, EDU Holdings ranks #155 out of 222 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places EDU Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31. EDU Holdings' value of 0.66 is 112.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.84 vs. the industry median of 0.31, EDU Holdings 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 Debt-to-Equity for an Education company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Education companies is 0.31, based on 222 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. EDU Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.66 is 112.9% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on EDU Holdings and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EDU Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.66, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 0.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EDU Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EDU Holdings (ASX:EDU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.75, compared to a current price of A$1.18 — trading 57.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.66, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 0.84 and 112.9% above the Education industry median of 0.31. EDU Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For EDU Holdings (ASX:EDU), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.66 as of Dec. 2025. 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 EDU Holdings (ASX:EDU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EDU Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$1.18 is trading 57.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.75.
GuruFocus considers EDU Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:EDU:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.66 (21% below median its 10-year median of 0.84)
GF Value™: A$0.75 vs. price of A$1.18 (57.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 112.9% above the Education median (#155 of 222)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:EDU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
EDU Holdings Ltd is engaged in the provision of tertiary education services. The Group operates in two segments, being Ikon (the provision of higher education to both domestic and international students) and ALG (the provision of vocational education to international students), and in one geographical segment, being Australia. The company offers a diverse range of qualifications, from certificate III entry-level courses to professional master's degrees.
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