If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Centro Escolar University is 0.94, which seems too high.
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During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Centro Escolar University was 44.10% per year. The lowest was -41.50% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.
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Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU) Dividends per Share Explanation
1. Dividend Payout Ratio measures the percentage of the company's earnings paid out as dividends.
Centro Escolar University's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Centro Escolar University was 1.29. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 0.57.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Centro Escolar University is 0.94, which seems too high.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Centro Escolar University Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
PHP 1.000000
2026-06-29
2026-06-30
2026-07-23
Cash Dividend
annually
PHP:PHP 1.000000
PHP 1.400000
2025-07-09
2025-07-10
2025-08-04
Cash Dividend
annually
PHP:PHP 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Centro Escolar University's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is ₱16.16.
Centro Escolar University's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is ₱2.4.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Centro Escolar University was 15.75%. The lowest was 1.98%. And the median was 5.13%.
* 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 Dividends per Share Related Terms
Centro Escolar University Dividends per Share 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.
Centro Escolar University Dividends per Share Chart
PHS:CEU vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Dividends per Share Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Centro Escolar University's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % 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 Dividend Yield % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Centro Escolar University's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Centro Escolar University's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU) has a Dividends per Share of ₱1.40 as of Feb. 2026. Dividends per share represents the per-share amount paid as dividends. View historical data on Centro Escolar University and its competitors.
Is Centro Escolar University's Dividends per Share too high?
Centro Escolar University's current Dividends per Share is ₱1.40. 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 Dividends per Share compare to EDU and TAL?
Centro Escolar University's Dividends per Share of ₱1.40 can be compared against companies in the Education industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividends per Share for an Education company?
A good Dividends per Share depends on the Education industry context. However, Dividends per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividends per Share mean?
A high Dividends per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividends per share represents the per-share amount paid as dividends. View historical data on Centro Escolar University and its competitors. Centro Escolar University's current Dividends per Share is ₱1.40. 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 ₱16.16 — trading 12.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividends per Share is ₱1.40. 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 Dividends per Share calculated?
Dividends per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU), the current Dividends per Share is ₱1.40 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 ₱16.16 is trading 12.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱14.38.
GuruFocus considers Centro Escolar University to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:CEU:
Dividends per Share: ₱1.40
GF Value™: ₱14.38 vs. price of ₱16.16 (12.4% above fair value)
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 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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