Far Eastern University (PHS:FEU) FCF Margin %: 6.98% (As of Feb. 2026) — 65% Below Median

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PHS:FEU Far Eastern University Inc PHS:FEU
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Price ₱800.00
GF Value ₱818.94
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Far Eastern University FCF Margin %?

Far Eastern University PHS:FEU -0.06% 88 FCF Margin % is 6.98% as of Feb. 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 20.18. GuruFocus rates PHS:FEU with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱818.94 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 254 Education companies, Far Eastern University ranks worse than 88.98% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Far Eastern University's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was ₱115 Mil. Far Eastern University's Revenue for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was ₱1,648 Mil. Therefore, Far Eastern University's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 6.98%.

As of today, Far Eastern University's current FCF Yield % is -6.54%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Far Eastern University's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

PHS:FEU' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -40.83   Med: 20.18   Max: 40.67
Current: -21.13


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Far Eastern University was 40.67%. The lowest was -40.83%. And the median was 20.18%.

PHS:FEU's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
88.98% of 254 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 9.27 vs PHS:FEU: -21.13


Far Eastern University FCF Margin % Related Terms


Far Eastern University FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Far Eastern University's FCF Margin % can be seen below:

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Far Eastern University FCF Margin % Chart

Far Eastern University Annual Data
Trend Mar16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
FCF Margin %
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Far Eastern University Quarterly Data
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PHS:FEU vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Far Eastern University's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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.


Far Eastern University FCF Margin % vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Far Eastern University's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Far Eastern University's FCF Margin % falls into.


PHS:FEU
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Far Eastern University FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Far Eastern University's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: May. 2025 )/Revenue (A: May. 2025 )
=984.612/5738.626
=17.16 %

Far Eastern University's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Feb. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=114.986/1647.879
=6.98 %

* 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 FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of 6.98% mean?
Far Eastern University (PHS:FEU) has a FCF Margin % of 6.98% as of Feb. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Far Eastern University and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 20.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Far Eastern University ranks #226 out of 254 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 89%.
Is Far Eastern University's FCF Margin % too high?
Far Eastern University's current FCF Margin % of 6.98% is 65% below median its 10-year median of 20.18. The Education industry median FCF Margin % is 9.27. Far Eastern University's value of 6.98% is 24.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Far Eastern University ranks #226 out of 254 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Far Eastern University has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Far Eastern University's FCF Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Far Eastern University ranks #226 out of 254 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Far Eastern University in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 9.27. Far Eastern University's value of 6.98% is 24.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 20.18 vs. the industry median of 9.27, Far Eastern University 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 FCF Margin % for an Education company?
The median FCF Margin % among Education companies is 9.27, based on 254 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Far Eastern University's current FCF Margin % of 6.98% is 24.7% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Far Eastern University and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median FCF Margin % is 9.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Far Eastern University's current FCF Margin % is 6.98%, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 20.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Far Eastern University stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Far Eastern University (PHS:FEU) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱818.94, compared to a current price of ₱800.00 — trading 2.3% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 6.98%, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 20.18 and 24.7% below the Education industry median of 9.27. Far Eastern University's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Far Eastern University (PHS:FEU), the current FCF Margin % is 6.98% as of Feb. 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 Far Eastern University (PHS:FEU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Far Eastern University stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₱800.00 is trading 2.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱818.94. GuruFocus considers Far Eastern University to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:FEU:

  • FCF Margin %: 6.98% (65% below median its 10-year median of 20.18)
  • GF Value™: ₱818.94 vs. price of ₱800.00 (2.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 24.7% below the Education median (#226 of 254)

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


Far Eastern University Business Description

Address Nicanor Reyes Street, Sampaloc, P.O Box 609, Manila, PHL, 1015
Far Eastern University Inc is a private, non-sectarian institution of learning comprising the following different institutes that offer specific courses, namely, the Institute of Arts and Sciences, the Institute of Accounts, Business and Finance, the Institute of Education, the Institute of Architecture and Fine Arts, the Institute of Nursing, Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management, and Institute of Law. The company's operating segment includes FEU Main, Trimestral Schools, and Other Schools. It generates maximum revenue from the FEU Main segment.
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