Global Education CommunitiesGECSF -2.78%33 EV-to-FCF is 145.83 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 452% above its 10-year median of 26.42. GuruFocus rates GECSF with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 195 Education companies, Global Education Communities ranks worse than 94.36% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Global Education Communities's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
GECSF'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1946.82 Med: 26.42 Max: 578.54
Current: 149.55
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Global Education Communities was 578.54. The lowest was -1946.82. And the median was 26.42.
GECSF's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 94.36% of 195
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 9.35
vs GECSF: 149.55
EV-to-FCF 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-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF 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 $0.1993.
Global Education Communities's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.247.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Global Education Communities EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Global Education Communities EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Global Education Communities's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Education Communities's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Global Education Communities's current Enterprise Value is $227.06 Mil.
Global Education Communities's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.56 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-FCF of 145.83 as of Jun. 28, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Global Education Communities and its competitors. This is 452% above median its historical median of 26.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Education Communities ranks #184 out of 195 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 94.4%.
Is Global Education Communities' EV-to-FCF too high?
Global Education Communities' current EV-to-FCF of 145.83 is 452% above median its 10-year median of 26.42. The Education industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.35. Global Education Communities' value of 145.83 is 1459.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Education Communities ranks #184 out of 195 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Global Education Communities has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Education Communities' EV-to-FCF compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Global Education Communities ranks #184 out of 195 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Global Education Communities in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.35. Global Education Communities' value of 145.83 is 1459.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 26.42 vs. the industry median of 9.35, Global Education Communities has consistently been above 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-FCF for an Education company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Education companies is 9.35, based on 195 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Global Education Communities's current EV-to-FCF of 145.83 is 1459.7% above 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Global Education Communities and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 9.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Education Communities's current EV-to-FCF is 145.83, which is 452% above median its own 10-year median of 26.42. 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 $0.06, compared to a current price of $0.20 — trading 232.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 145.83, which is 452% above median its 10-year median of 26.42 and 1459.7% above the Education industry median of 9.35. Global Education Communities' overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Education Communities (GECSF), the current EV-to-FCF is 145.83 as of Jun. 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 $0.20 is trading 232.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.06.
GuruFocus considers Global Education Communities to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GECSF:
EV-to-FCF: 145.83 (452% above median its 10-year median of 26.42)
GF Value™: $0.06 vs. price of $0.20 (232.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1459.7% above the Education median (#184 of 195)
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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