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BEDU'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.63 Med: 11.97 Max: 130.39
Current: 11.97
During the past 11 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Bright Scholar Education Holdings was 130.39. The lowest was -22.63. And the median was 11.97.
BEDU's EV-to-OCF is not ranked
in the Education industry.
Industry Median: 6.3
vs BEDU: 11.97
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
Bright Scholar Education Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Bright Scholar Education Holdings's share price for today is $2.25.
Bright Scholar Education Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $-4.637.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Bright Scholar Education Holdings EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Bright Scholar Education Holdings EV-to-OCF Historical Data
* 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, Bright Scholar Education Holdings's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Bright Scholar Education Holdings's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bright Scholar Education Holdings's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Bright Scholar Education Holdings's current Enterprise Value is $66.8 Mil.
Bright Scholar Education Holdings's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $18.7 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 (BEDU) has a EV-to-OCF of 3.57 as of Sep. 04, 2026. This is 70% below median its historical median of 11.97.
Is Bright Scholar Education Holdings' EV-to-OCF too high?
Bright Scholar Education Holdings' current EV-to-OCF of 3.57 is 70% below median its 10-year median of 11.97. The Education industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.30. Bright Scholar Education Holdings' value of 3.57 is 43.3% below this industry median. 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-OCF compare to SKIL and GNS?
Bright Scholar Education Holdings' EV-to-OCF of 3.57 can be compared against companies in the Education industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.30. Bright Scholar Education Holdings' value of 3.57 is 43.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.97 vs. the industry median of 6.30, Bright Scholar Education Holdings 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-OCF for an Education company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Education companies is 6.30, based on 264 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bright Scholar Education Holdings's current EV-to-OCF of 3.57 is 43.3% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 6.30 — 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-OCF is 3.57, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 11.97. 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-OCF of 3.57. The current EV-to-OCF is 3.57, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 11.97 and 43.3% below the Education industry median of 6.30. 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bright Scholar Education Holdings (BEDU), the current EV-to-OCF is 3.57 as of Sep. 04, 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 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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