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During the past 13 years, Global Education Communities's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 45.70% per year. The lowest was -143.80% per year. And the median was 14.90% per year.
Global Education Communities (OTCPK:GECSF) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
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Global Education Communities Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Global Education Communities Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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.
Global Education Communities Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
GECSF vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Global Education Communities's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio 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.
Global Education Communities PE Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Global Education Communities's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Education Communities's PE Ratio falls into.
Global Education Communities Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Global Education Communities's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.22
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.22 mean?
Global Education Communities (GECSF) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.22 as of May. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Global Education Communities and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Education Communities ranks #999999 out of 180 companies in the Education industry.
Is Global Education Communities' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Global Education Communities' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.22. The Education industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.55. Global Education Communities' value of $0.22 is 97.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Education Communities ranks #999999 out of 180 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Global Education Communities has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Education Communities' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Global Education Communities ranks #999999 out of 180 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Global Education Communities in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.55. Global Education Communities' value of $0.22 is 97.1% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for an Education company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Education companies is 7.55, based on 180 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Global Education Communities's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.22 is 97.1% 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Global Education Communities and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Education Communities's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Education Communities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Education Communities (GECSF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.12, compared to a current price of $0.22 — trading 80% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.22 and 97.1% below the Education industry median of 7.55. Global Education Communities' overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Education Communities (GECSF), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.22 as of May. 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 Global Education Communities (GECSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Education Communities stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.22 is trading 80% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.12.
GuruFocus considers Global Education Communities to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GECSF:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $0.22
GF Value™: $0.12 vs. price of $0.22 (80% above fair value)
Industry Position: 97.1% below the Education median (#999999 of 180)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GECSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Global Education Communities Corp is an education and student-housing real estate company. Its business operations include education, media communications, revenue-producing properties, and real estate development. The Company has four principal business units/segments: SSLC Language College (SSLC), which includes SSLC Business College; CIBT School of Business & Technology Corp. (CIBT); IRIX Design Group Inc. (IRIX); and Global Education City Holdings Inc. (GECH). The Company's education business is conducted through SSLC in Canada and through CIBT and its subsidiaries in Asia. The Company operates its media communications business through IRIX. GECH is an investment holding and management company focused on education-related real estate projects in Vancouver, Canada.
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