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Centro Escolar UniversityPHS:CEU -1.83%77 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.21% as of Feb. 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 9.87. GuruFocus rates PHS:CEU with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱14.51 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 264 Education companies, Centro Escolar University ranks better than 75% on this metric.
Centro Escolar University's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was ₱5,461 Mil.
Centro Escolar University's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was ₱721 Mil. Centro Escolar University's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 13.21%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Centro Escolar University's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:CEU'
s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.8 Med: 9.87 Max: 39.86
Current: 15.35
During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Centro Escolar University was 39.86%. The lowest was 0.80%. And the median was 9.87%.
PHS:CEU's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 75% of 264
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 6.455
vs PHS:CEU: 15.35
Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield has the same problems the regular earnings yield does. It does not consider the growth of the company. It only looks at one-year's business operation. For cyclical companies, the earnings yield is usually highest at the peak of the business cycle. But these earnings are rarely sustainable.
A better indicator of the attractiveness of an investment which takes growth into account is the Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. Centro Escolar University's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 27.31%. The Forward Rate of Return uses the normalized Free Cash Flow of the past five years, and considers growth. The forward rate of return can be thought of as the return that investors buying the stock today can expect from it in the future.
Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU) Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Explanation
Joel Greenblatt defines the earnings yield using the above equation because it more accurately reflects the company's profitability relative to its stock price. Items like interest payment and tax etc. are not directly related to the company's operational profitability.
Enterprise Value instead of market cap (share price) is used in the calculation because it is the real price stock and bond investors together pay for the company.
Be Aware
Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield has the same problems the regular earnings yield does. It does not consider the growth of the company. It only looks at one-year's business operation. For cyclical companies, the earnings yield is usually highest at the peak of the business cycle. But these earnings are rarely sustainable.
Centro Escolar University Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Centro Escolar University Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Centro Escolar University's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can be seen below:
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Centro Escolar University Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Centro Escolar University's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Centro Escolar University's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Centro Escolar University's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Centro Escolar University Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Calculation
In his book, The Little That Beat the Market, hedge fund manager Joel Greenblatt defines Earnings Yield as operating income divided by enterprise value.
Centro Escolar Universitys Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as
Centro Escolar University's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₱721 Mil.
What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 13.21% mean?
Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 13.21% as of Feb. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on Centro Escolar University and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 9.87. Over the past decade, Centro Escolar University's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 0.80 to 39.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Centro Escolar University ranks #66 out of 264 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 25%.
Is Centro Escolar University's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Centro Escolar University's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 13.21% is 34% above median its 10-year median of 9.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.80 to a high of 39.86. The Education industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.46. Centro Escolar University's value of 13.21% is 104.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Centro Escolar University ranks #66 out of 264 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Centro Escolar University has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Centro Escolar University's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Centro Escolar University ranks #66 out of 264 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Centro Escolar University in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.46. Centro Escolar University's value of 13.21% is 104.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Centro Escolar University's own Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 0.80 to 39.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.87 vs. the industry median of 6.46, Centro Escolar University 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 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for an Education company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Education companies is 6.46, based on 264 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Centro Escolar University's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 13.21% is 104.6% 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 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on Centro Escolar University and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Centro Escolar University's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.21%, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 9.87. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱14.51, compared to a current price of ₱15.00 — trading 3.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.21%, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 9.87 and 104.6% above the Education industry median of 6.46. Centro Escolar University's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.21% 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 ₱15.00 is trading 3.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱14.51.
GuruFocus considers Centro Escolar University to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:CEU:
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 13.21% (34% above median its 10-year median of 9.87)
GF Value™: ₱14.51 vs. price of ₱15.00 (3.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 104.6% above the Education median (#66 of 264)
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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