Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU) EBIT: ₱721 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)


PHS:CEU Centro Escolar University PHS:CEU
82 GF Score
Price ₱16.78
GF Value ₱14.38
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Centro Escolar University EBIT?

Centro Escolar University PHS:CEU +1.57% 82 EBIT is ₱721 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:CEU with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱14.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Centro Escolar University's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was ₱256 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was ₱721 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Centro Escolar University's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 13.58%. Centro Escolar University's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 15.35%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Centro Escolar University's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 13.13%.


Centro Escolar University  (PHS:CEU) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

Centro Escolar University's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Nov. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Feb. 2026 ))/ count )
=1023.384 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (7342.386 + 7727.542)/ 2 )
=1023.384/7534.964
=13.58 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Nov. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=9144.524 - 1223.438 - ( 1783.92 - max(0, 1846.763 - 2425.463+1783.92))
=7342.386

Invested Capital(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=9820.658 - 1311.773 - ( 2122.207 - max(0, 2292.07 - 3073.413+2122.207))
=7727.542

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

Centro Escolar University's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Nov. 2025  Q: Feb. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=1023.384/( ( (6651.654 + max(-1247.432, 0)) + (6680.263 + max(-1427.942, 0)) )/ 2 )
=1023.384/( ( 6651.654 + 6680.263 )/ 2 )
=1023.384/6665.9585
=15.35 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Nov. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(355.015 + 54.909 + 171.479) - (1223.438 + 0 + 605.397)
=-1247.432

Working Capital(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(605.986 + 57.356 + 182.858) - (1311.773 + 0 + 962.369)
=-1427.942

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 2026) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

Centro Escolar University's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=721.407/5496.277
=13.13 %

* 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 EBIT Related Terms


Centro Escolar University EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Centro Escolar University's EBIT 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.

Centro Escolar University EBIT Chart

Centro Escolar University Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 May22 May23 May24 May25
EBIT
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Centro Escolar University Quarterly Data
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PHS:CEU vs EDU, TAL, GHC: EBIT Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Centro Escolar University's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Centro Escolar University's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Centro Escolar University's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Centro Escolar University EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

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.

* 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 EBIT →
What does a EBIT of ₱721 Mil mean?
Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU) has a EBIT of ₱721 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Centro Escolar University.
Is Centro Escolar University's EBIT too high?
Centro Escolar University's current EBIT is ₱721 Mil. 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 EBIT compare to EDU and TAL?
Centro Escolar University's EBIT of ₱721 Mil 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 EBIT for an Education company?
A good EBIT depends on the Education industry context. However, EBIT 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 EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Centro Escolar University. Centro Escolar University's current EBIT is ₱721 Mil. 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 ₱16.78 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is ₱721 Mil. 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 EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU), the current EBIT is ₱721 Mil 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 ₱16.78 is trading 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱14.38. GuruFocus considers Centro Escolar University to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:CEU:

  • EBIT: ₱721 Mil
  • GF Value™: ₱14.38 vs. price of ₱16.78 (16.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 7 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 9 Mendiola Street, San Miguel, Manila, PHL, 1005
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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