Far Eastern University (PHS:FEU) Debt-to-Equity: 0.06 (As of Feb. 2026) — 77% Below Median

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PHS:FEU Far Eastern University Inc PHS:FEU
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What is Far Eastern University Debt-to-Equity?

Far Eastern University PHS:FEU -0.06% 88 Debt-to-Equity is 0.06 as of Feb. 2026, which is 77% below its 10-year median of 0.26. GuruFocus rates PHS:FEU with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱819.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 222 Education companies, Far Eastern University ranks better than 84.68% on this metric.

Far Eastern University's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was ₱526 Mil. Far Eastern University's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was ₱315 Mil. Far Eastern University's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was ₱13,577 Mil. Far Eastern University's debt to equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.06.

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 Far Eastern University's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

PHS:FEU' s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06   Med: 0.26   Max: 0.37
Current: 0.06

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Far Eastern University was 0.37. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.26.

PHS:FEU's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than
84.68% of 222 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 0.31 vs PHS:FEU: 0.06

Far Eastern University  (PHS:FEU) Debt-to-Equity Explanation

In the calculation of Debt to Equity, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Stockholders Equity. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


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Far Eastern University Debt-to-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Far Eastern University'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.

Far Eastern University Debt-to-Equity Chart

Far Eastern University Annual Data
Trend Mar16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Debt-to-Equity
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Far Eastern University Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
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PHS:FEU vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Far Eastern University'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.


Far Eastern University Debt-to-Equity vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Far Eastern University's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Far Eastern University's Debt-to-Equity falls into.


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Far Eastern University Debt-to-Equity Calculation

Debt to Equity measures the financial leverage a company has.

Far Eastern University's Debt to Equity Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as

Far Eastern University's Debt to Equity Ratio for the quarter that 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-Equity →
What does a Debt-to-Equity of 0.06 mean?
Far Eastern University (PHS:FEU) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.06 as of Feb. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Far Eastern University and its competitors. This is 77% below median its historical median of 0.26. Over the past decade, Far Eastern University's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.06 to 0.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Far Eastern University ranks #34 out of 222 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 15.3%.
Is Far Eastern University's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Far Eastern University's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.06 is 77% below median its 10-year median of 0.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 0.37. The Education industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31. Far Eastern University's value of 0.06 is 80.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Far Eastern University ranks #34 out of 222 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-Equity compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Far Eastern University ranks #34 out of 222 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Far Eastern University in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.31. Far Eastern University's value of 0.06 is 80.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Far Eastern University's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.06 to 0.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.26 vs. the industry median of 0.31, 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-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. Far Eastern University's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.06 is 80.6% 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-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 Far Eastern University 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. Far Eastern University's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.06, which is 77% below median its own 10-year median of 0.26. 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 ₱819.20, compared to a current price of ₱800.00 — trading 2.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.06, which is 77% below median its 10-year median of 0.26 and 80.6% below the Education industry median of 0.31. 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-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Far Eastern University (PHS:FEU), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.06 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 ₱800.00 is trading 2.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱819.20. GuruFocus considers Far Eastern University to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:FEU:

  • Debt-to-Equity: 0.06 (77% below median its 10-year median of 0.26)
  • GF Value™: ₱819.20 vs. price of ₱800.00 (2.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 80.6% below the Education median (#34 of 222)

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 Business Description

Address Nicanor Reyes Street, Sampaloc, P.O Box 609, Manila, PHL, 1015
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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