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The historical rank and industry rank for Global Education Communities's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
GECSF'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -364.34 Med: 23.44 Max: 2805.04
Current: -154.88
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Global Education Communities was 2805.04. The lowest was -364.34. And the median was 23.44.
GECSF's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 97.35% of 264
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 6.38
vs GECSF: -154.88
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.
Global Education Communities (OTCPK:GECSF) EV-to-OCF Explanation
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.
Global Education Communities's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Global Education Communities's share price for today is $0.21598.
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.
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.
Global Education Communities EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Global Education Communities 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, Global Education Communities'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.
Global Education Communities EV-to-OCF vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Global Education Communities's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Education Communities's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Global Education Communities's current Enterprise Value is $231.55 Mil.
Global Education Communities's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $-1.50 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-OCF of -154.88 as of Aug. 12, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Education Communities ranks #7 out of 264 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 2.7%.
Is Global Education Communities' EV-to-OCF too high?
Global Education Communities' current EV-to-OCF is -154.88. Based on the distribution chart, Global Education Communities ranks #7 out of 264 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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-OCF compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Global Education Communities ranks #7 out of 264 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Global Education Communities in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.38. 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 6.38, 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. 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 6.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Education Communities's current EV-to-OCF is -154.88. 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 $0.11, compared to a current price of $0.22 — trading 96.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is -154.88. Global Education Communities' overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 9 warning signs to review. 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 Global Education Communities (GECSF), the current EV-to-OCF is -154.88 as of Aug. 12, 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 $0.22 is trading 96.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.11.
GuruFocus considers Global Education Communities to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GECSF:
EV-to-OCF: -154.88
GF Value™: $0.11 vs. price of $0.22 (96.3% 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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