BEDU (Bright Scholar Education Holdings) EV-to-EBIT: -0.56 (As of Aug. 15, 2026)

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BEDU Bright Scholar Education Holdings Ltd BEDU
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What is Bright Scholar Education Holdings EV-to-EBIT?

Bright Scholar Education Holdings BEDU 48 EV-to-EBIT is -0.56 as of Aug. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates BEDU with a GF Score™ of 48/100.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Bright Scholar Education Holdings's Enterprise Value is $66.8 Mil. Bright Scholar Education Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2025 was $-118.5 Mil. Therefore, Bright Scholar Education Holdings's EV-to-EBIT for today is -0.56.

The historical rank and industry rank for Bright Scholar Education Holdings's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

BEDU's EV-to-EBIT is not ranked *
in the Education industry.
Industry Median: 9.755
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBIT only.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Bright Scholar Education Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2025 was $203.8 Mil. Bright Scholar Education Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2025 was $-118.5 Mil. Bright Scholar Education Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2025 was -58.14%.


Bright Scholar Education Holdings  (NYSE:BEDU) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Bright Scholar Education Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2025 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Feb. 2025 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Feb. 2025 )
=-118.459/203.75482
=-58.14 %

Bright Scholar Education Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2025 was $203.8 Mil.
Bright Scholar Education Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-118.5 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.


Bright Scholar Education Holdings EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Bright Scholar Education Holdings EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bright Scholar Education Holdings's EV-to-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.

Bright Scholar Education Holdings EV-to-EBIT Chart

Bright Scholar Education Holdings Annual Data
Trend Aug15 Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24
EV-to-EBIT
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Bright Scholar Education Holdings Quarterly Data
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BEDU vs SKIL, GNS, STG: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Bright Scholar Education Holdings'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.


Bright Scholar Education Holdings EV-to-EBIT vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Bright Scholar Education Holdings's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bright Scholar Education Holdings's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Bright Scholar Education Holdings EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Bright Scholar Education Holdings's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=66.758/-118.459
=-0.56

Bright Scholar Education Holdings's current Enterprise Value is $66.8 Mil.
Bright Scholar Education Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-118.5 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 EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of -0.56 mean?
Bright Scholar Education Holdings (BEDU) has a EV-to-EBIT of -0.56 as of Aug. 15, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Bright Scholar Education Holdings and its competitors.
Is Bright Scholar Education Holdings' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Bright Scholar Education Holdings' current EV-to-EBIT is -0.56. Overall, Bright Scholar Education Holdings has a GF Score™ of 48/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bright Scholar Education Holdings' EV-to-EBIT compare to SKIL and GNS?
Bright Scholar Education Holdings' EV-to-EBIT of -0.56 can be compared against companies in the Education industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.76. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for an Education company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Education companies is 9.76, based on 200 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Bright Scholar Education Holdings and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 9.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bright Scholar Education Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT is -0.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bright Scholar Education Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Bright Scholar Education Holdings (BEDU) has a current EV-to-EBIT of -0.56. The current EV-to-EBIT is -0.56. Bright Scholar Education Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 48/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bright Scholar Education Holdings (BEDU), the current EV-to-EBIT is -0.56 as of Aug. 15, 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.

Bright Scholar Education Holdings Business Description

Address 149 Cherry Hinton Road Cambridge, Suites 6-7, The Turvill Building Old Swiss, England, GBR, CB1 7BX
Bright Scholar Education Holdings Ltd operates as an education service provider. It is engaged in the provision of education services, including complementary education services, operation services for domestic schools, and education programs and services including independent schools and colleges in United Kingdom and the United States. It nearly eight overseas school located in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has three reportable segments, including Overseas Schools, Complementary Education Services, and K-12 Operation Services. Key revenue is generated from Overseas Schools. From a geographical perspective: Key revenue is generated from China following UK, U.S., Canada and Singapore.
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