Ser Educacional (BSP:SEER3) EV-to-EBIT: 5.21 (As of Aug. 21, 2026) — 50% Below Median

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BSP:SEER3 Ser Educacional SA BSP:SEER3
78 GF Score
Price R$10.26
GF Value R$8.48
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Ser Educacional EV-to-EBIT?

Ser Educacional BSP:SEER3 -4.20% 78 EV-to-EBIT is 5.21 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 10.47. GuruFocus rates BSP:SEER3 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of R$8.48 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 200 Education companies, Ser Educacional ranks better than 70% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Ser Educacional's Enterprise Value is R$2,442 Mil. Ser Educacional's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was R$469 Mil. Therefore, Ser Educacional's EV-to-EBIT for today is 5.21.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ser Educacional's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:SEER3' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -116.63   Med: 10.47   Max: 295.43
Current: 5.21

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Ser Educacional was 295.43. The lowest was -116.63. And the median was 10.47.

BSP:SEER3's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
70% of 200 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 9.655 vs BSP:SEER3: 5.21

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Ser Educacional's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$2,551 Mil. Ser Educacional's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was R$469 Mil. Ser Educacional's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 18.38%.


Ser Educacional  (BSP:SEER3) 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) %.

Ser Educacional's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=468.812/2550.7384
=18.38 %

Ser Educacional's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$2,551 Mil.
Ser Educacional's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R$469 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.


Ser Educacional EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Ser Educacional EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ser Educacional'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.

Ser Educacional EV-to-EBIT Chart

Ser Educacional Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Ser Educacional Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.48 8.33 5.81 6.26 5.44

BSP:SEER3 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Ser Educacional'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.


Ser Educacional EV-to-EBIT vs Education Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Ser Educacional's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Ser Educacional EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Ser Educacional's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=2441.909/468.812
=5.21

Ser Educacional's current Enterprise Value is R$2,442 Mil.
Ser Educacional's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R$469 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 5.21 mean?
Ser Educacional (BSP:SEER3) has a EV-to-EBIT of 5.21 as of Aug. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Ser Educacional and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 10.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Ser Educacional ranks #60 out of 200 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 30%.
Is Ser Educacional's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Ser Educacional's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.21 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 10.47. The Education industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.66. Ser Educacional's value of 5.21 is 46% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ser Educacional ranks #60 out of 200 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ser Educacional has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ser Educacional's EV-to-EBIT compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Ser Educacional ranks #60 out of 200 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Ser Educacional in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.66. Ser Educacional's value of 5.21 is 46% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.47 vs. the industry median of 9.66, Ser Educacional has consistently been below 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Education company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Education companies is 9.66, 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. Ser Educacional's current EV-to-EBIT of 5.21 is 46% below 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 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 Ser Educacional and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 9.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ser Educacional's current EV-to-EBIT is 5.21, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 10.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ser Educacional stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ser Educacional (BSP:SEER3) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$8.48, compared to a current price of R$10.26 — trading 21% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 5.21, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 10.47 and 46% below the Education industry median of 9.66. Ser Educacional's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 warning signs to review. 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 Ser Educacional (BSP:SEER3), the current EV-to-EBIT is 5.21 as of Aug. 21, 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 Ser Educacional (BSP:SEER3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ser Educacional stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$10.26 is trading 21% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$8.48. GuruFocus considers Ser Educacional to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:SEER3:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 5.21 (50% below median its 10-year median of 10.47)
  • GF Value™: R$8.48 vs. price of R$10.26 (21% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 46% below the Education median (#60 of 200)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:SEER3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ser Educacional Business Description

Address Av Da Saudade. 254, Recife, PE, BRA, 50100200
Ser Educacional SA is an education and training services company. It is principally involved in the development and management activities for on-campus and distance-learning undergraduate, graduate, professional training, and other areas of education, and in participation, as a partner or shareholder, in other partnerships and companies in Brazil. Geographically, the operations are carried out through Brazil which also accounts for the majority of the revenue which includes monthly tuitions charged to students enrolled semiannually in regular undergraduate, graduate, distance learning, and technical courses.
78GF Score

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