Centro Escolar UniversityPHS:CEU +1.57%82 Gross Margin % is 61.68% as of Feb. 2026, which is 130% above its 10-year median of 26.79. GuruFocus rates PHS:CEU with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱14.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 242 Education companies, Centro Escolar University ranks worse than 66.53% on this metric.
Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Centro Escolar University had a gross margin of 61.68% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Centro Escolar University Gross Margin % Related Terms
Centro Escolar University Gross Margin % 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.
PHS:CEU vs EDU, TAL, GHC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Centro Escolar University's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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.
Centro Escolar University Gross Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Centro Escolar University's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Centro Escolar University's Gross Margin % falls into.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU) has a Gross Margin % of 61.68% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Centro Escolar University and its competitors. This is 130% above median its historical median of 26.79. Over the past decade, Centro Escolar University's Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.14 to 37.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Centro Escolar University ranks #161 out of 242 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 66.5%.
Is Centro Escolar University's Gross Margin % too high?
Centro Escolar University's current Gross Margin % of 61.68% is 130% above median its 10-year median of 26.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.14 to a high of 37.83. The Education industry median Gross Margin % is 47.76. Centro Escolar University's value of 61.68% is 29.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Centro Escolar University ranks #161 out of 242 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Centro Escolar University has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Centro Escolar University's Gross Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Centro Escolar University ranks #161 out of 242 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Centro Escolar University in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 47.76. Centro Escolar University's value of 61.68% is 29.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Centro Escolar University's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.14 to 37.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.79 vs. the industry median of 47.76, Centro Escolar University 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 Gross Margin % for an Education company?
The median Gross Margin % among Education companies is 47.76, based on 242 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Centro Escolar University's current Gross Margin % of 61.68% is 29.1% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Centro Escolar University and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Gross Margin % is 47.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Centro Escolar University's current Gross Margin % is 61.68%, which is 130% above median its own 10-year median of 26.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Centro Escolar University stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱14.38, compared to a current price of ₱16.78 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 61.68%, which is 130% above median its 10-year median of 26.79 and 29.1% above the Education industry median of 47.76. Centro Escolar University's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU), the current Gross Margin % is 61.68% 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 Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Centro Escolar University stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₱16.78 is trading 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱14.38.
GuruFocus considers Centro Escolar University to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:CEU:
Gross Margin %: 61.68% (130% above median its 10-year median of 26.79)
GF Value™: ₱14.38 vs. price of ₱16.78 (16.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.1% above the Education median (#161 of 242)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:CEU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Centro Escolar University is a Philippines-based institution of higher learning. The company is engaged in establishing, maintaining, and operating an educational institution for the training of the youth in all branches of the arts and sciences, offering classes at the tertiary level. The University operates in four geographical segments, such as Mendiola, Malolos, Makati-Gil Puyat, and Makati Legaspi campus.
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