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EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Global Education Communities's enterprise value is $227.37 Mil.
Global Education Communities's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $-15.76 Mil. Therefore, Global Education Communities's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -14.43.
The historical rank and industry rank for Global Education Communities's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
GECSF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.62 Med: 9.41 Max: 46.91
Current: -14.43
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Global Education Communities was 46.91. The lowest was -25.62. And the median was 9.41.
GECSF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 209
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 7.03
vs GECSF: -14.43
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Global Education Communities (OTCPK:GECSF) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Global Education Communities's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Global Education Communities's share price for today is $0.1924.
Global Education Communities's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.218.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
* 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.
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Global Education Communities's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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.
Global Education Communities EV-to-EBITDA vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Global Education Communities's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Education Communities's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Global Education Communities's current Enterprise Value is $227.37 Mil.
Global Education Communities's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-15.76 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.
Global Education Communities (GECSF) has a EV-to-EBITDA of -14.43 as of Jul. 28, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Global Education Communities. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Education Communities ranks #999999 out of 209 companies in the Education industry.
Is Global Education Communities' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Global Education Communities' current EV-to-EBITDA is -14.43. Based on the distribution chart, Global Education Communities ranks #999999 out of 209 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Global Education Communities has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Education Communities' EV-to-EBITDA compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Global Education Communities ranks #999999 out of 209 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Global Education Communities in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.03. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for an Education company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Education companies is 7.03, based on 209 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Global Education Communities. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 7.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Education Communities's current EV-to-EBITDA is -14.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Education Communities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Education Communities (GECSF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.10, compared to a current price of $0.19 — trading 92.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -14.43. Global Education Communities' overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Education Communities (GECSF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -14.43 as of Jul. 28, 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 Global Education Communities (GECSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Education Communities stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.19 is trading 92.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.10.
GuruFocus considers Global Education Communities to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GECSF:
EV-to-EBITDA: -14.43
GF Value™: $0.10 vs. price of $0.19 (92.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GECSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Global Education Communities Corp is an education and student-housing real estate company. Its business operations include education, media communications, revenue-producing properties, and real estate development. The Company has four principal business units/segments: SSLC Language College (SSLC), which includes SSLC Business College; CIBT School of Business & Technology Corp. (CIBT); IRIX Design Group Inc. (IRIX); and Global Education City Holdings Inc. (GECH). The Company's education business is conducted through SSLC in Canada and through CIBT and its subsidiaries in Asia. The Company operates its media communications business through IRIX. GECH is an investment holding and management company focused on education-related real estate projects in Vancouver, Canada.
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