Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU) 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 38.80% (As of Feb. 2026)

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PHS:CEU Centro Escolar University PHS:CEU
78 GF Score
Price ₱15.20
GF Value ₱14.53
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Centro Escolar University 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

Centro Escolar University PHS:CEU +3.40% 78 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 38.80% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:CEU with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱14.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Centro Escolar University's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was ₱0.64.

During the past 12 months, Centro Escolar University's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 3.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 57.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 38.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 5.70% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Centro Escolar University was 57.20% per year. The lowest was -19.30% per year. And the median was 1.50% per year.

Centro Escolar University  (PHS:CEU) 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation

EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.

5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate gives an overview of the company's growth in operating profitability and is an important factor used in calculating Peter Lynch Fair Value.

Centro Escolar University 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms

PHS:CEU vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Centro Escolar University's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Centro Escolar University's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Centro Escolar University's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.


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Centro Escolar University 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation

This is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.

What does a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 38.80% mean?
Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU) has a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 38.80% as of Feb. 2026. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Centro Escolar University and its competitors.
Is Centro Escolar University's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Centro Escolar University's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 38.80%. Overall, Centro Escolar University has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Centro Escolar University's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to EDU and TAL?
Centro Escolar University's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 38.80% 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for an Education company?
A good 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate depends on the Education industry context. However, 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Centro Escolar University and its competitors. Centro Escolar University's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 38.80%. 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 ₱14.53, compared to a current price of ₱15.20 — trading 4.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 38.80%. Centro Escolar University's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU), the current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 38.80% 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 ₱15.20 is trading 4.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱14.53. GuruFocus considers Centro Escolar University to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:CEU:

  • 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 38.80%
  • GF Value™: ₱14.53 vs. price of ₱15.20 (4.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 5 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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