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YDUQS Participacoes has the GF Score of 82, which implies that the company
might have
Good outperformance potential.
The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.
GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:
Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.
Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes YDUQS Participacoes
might have
Good outperformance potential.
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YDUQS Participacoes GF Score Related Terms
BSP:YDUQ3 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: GF Score Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, YDUQS Participacoes's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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.
YDUQS Participacoes GF Score vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, YDUQS Participacoes's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where YDUQS Participacoes's GF Score falls into.
YDUQS Participacoes (BSP:YDUQ3) has a GF Score of 82 as of Aug. 07, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on YDUQS Participacoes and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 91.00. Over the past decade, YDUQS Participacoes' GF Score has ranged from 33.00 to 100.00.
Is YDUQS Participacoes' GF Score too high?
YDUQS Participacoes' current GF Score of 82 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 91.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.00 to a high of 100.00. Overall, YDUQS Participacoes has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does YDUQS Participacoes' GF Score compare to EDU and TAL?
YDUQS Participacoes' GF Score of 82 can be compared against companies in the Education industry. Historically, YDUQS Participacoes' own GF Score has ranged from 33.00 to 100.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for an Education company?
A good GF Score depends on the Education industry context. However, GF Score 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 GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on YDUQS Participacoes and its competitors. YDUQS Participacoes's current GF Score is 82, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 91.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is YDUQS Participacoes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YDUQS Participacoes (BSP:YDUQ3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$14.45, compared to a current price of R$8.24 — trading 43% below its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 82, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 91.00. YDUQS Participacoes' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For YDUQS Participacoes (BSP:YDUQ3), the current GF Score is 82 as of Aug. 07, 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 YDUQS Participacoes (BSP:YDUQ3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, YDUQS Participacoes stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$8.24 is trading 43% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$14.45.
GuruFocus considers YDUQS Participacoes to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BSP:YDUQ3:
GF Score: 82 (10% below median its 10-year median of 91.00)
GF Value™: R$14.45 vs. price of R$8.24 (43% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:YDUQ3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
YDUQS Participacoes SA is a Brazilian education company that focuses on postsecondary education. The company operates universities, colleges, and distance learning campuses across the country, with over 90 locations across 22 Brazilian states. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional designation programs to its students. Estacio Participacoes attracts middle- and lower-income workers across the country to its educational programs and enrolls over 500,000 students annually. Approximately 75% of enrollees study at the company's on-campus locations, which drive the majority of revenue for the company. Geographically, Estacio Participacoes operates the majority of its campuses around Rio de Janeiro.
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