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STI Education Systems HoldingsPHS:STI -0.82%99 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 36.20% as of Mar. 2026, which is 323% above its 10-year median of 8.55. GuruFocus rates PHS:STI with a GF Score™ of 99/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱1.37 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 195 Education companies, STI Education Systems Holdings ranks better than 86.15% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, STI Education Systems Holdings's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 3.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 36.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 42.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 8.10% 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 STI Education Systems Holdings was 214.10% per year. The lowest was -27.60% per year. And the median was 8.55% per year.
STI Education Systems Holdings (PHS:STI) 3-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.
STI Education Systems Holdings 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
PHS:STI vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, STI Education Systems Holdings's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-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.
STI Education Systems Holdings 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, STI Education Systems Holdings's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where STI Education Systems Holdings's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
STI Education Systems Holdings 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 36.20% mean?
STI Education Systems Holdings (PHS:STI) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 36.20% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for STI Education Systems Holdings and its competitors. This is 323% above median its historical median of 8.55. According to the industry distribution chart, STI Education Systems Holdings ranks #27 out of 195 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 13.8%.
Is STI Education Systems Holdings' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
STI Education Systems Holdings' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 36.20% is 323% above median its 10-year median of 8.55. The Education industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.50. STI Education Systems Holdings' value of 36.20% is 325.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, STI Education Systems Holdings ranks #27 out of 195 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, STI Education Systems Holdings has a GF Score™ of 99/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does STI Education Systems Holdings' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, STI Education Systems Holdings ranks #27 out of 195 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places STI Education Systems Holdings in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.50. STI Education Systems Holdings' value of 36.20% is 325.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.55 vs. the industry median of 8.50, STI Education Systems Holdings 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for an Education company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Education companies is 8.50, based on 195 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. STI Education Systems Holdings's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 36.20% is 325.9% 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for STI Education Systems Holdings and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. STI Education Systems Holdings's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 36.20%, which is 323% above median its own 10-year median of 8.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is STI Education Systems Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STI Education Systems Holdings (PHS:STI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱1.37, compared to a current price of ₱1.21 — trading 11.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 36.20%, which is 323% above median its 10-year median of 8.55 and 325.9% above the Education industry median of 8.50. STI Education Systems Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 99/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For STI Education Systems Holdings (PHS:STI), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 36.20% as of Mar. 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 STI Education Systems Holdings (PHS:STI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, STI Education Systems Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱1.21 is trading 11.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱1.37.
GuruFocus considers STI Education Systems Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:STI:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 36.20% (323% above median its 10-year median of 8.55)
GF Value™: ₱1.37 vs. price of ₱1.21 (11.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 325.9% above the Education median (#27 of 195)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:STI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
STI Education Systems Holdings Business Description
STI Education Systems Holdings Inc is a Philippine investment holding company focused on education and education-related activities through subsidiaries that operate schools offering basic education, Senior High School, tertiary, post-graduate, and non-degree programs. The majority of its revenues come from educational services provided over time. It is organized into five geographical segments: Metro Manila, Northern Luzon, Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, with the majority of revenue coming from Metro Manila.
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