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PHS:FEU's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Education industry.
Industry Median: 48.105 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Far Eastern University had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Far Eastern University was 1.50% per year.
Far Eastern University (PHS:FEU) 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
Far Eastern University had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Far Eastern University Gross Margin % Related Terms
Far Eastern University Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Far Eastern University's Gross Margin % can be seen below:
* 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:FEU vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Far Eastern 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.
Far Eastern University Gross Margin % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Far Eastern University's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Far Eastern 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.
Far Eastern University (PHS:FEU) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Far Eastern University and its competitors. Over the past decade, Far Eastern University's Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.73 to 66.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Far Eastern University ranks #999999 out of 242 companies in the Education industry.
Is Far Eastern University's Gross Margin % too high?
Far Eastern University's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 53.73 to a high of 66.97. Based on the distribution chart, Far Eastern University ranks #999999 out of 242 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 Gross Margin % compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Far Eastern University ranks #999999 out of 242 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Far Eastern University in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 48.11. Historically, Far Eastern University's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.73 to 66.97 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 Gross Margin % for an Education company?
The median Gross Margin % among Education companies is 48.11, 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. 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 Far Eastern University and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Gross Margin % is 48.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Far Eastern University's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. 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 Gross Margin % is 0.00%. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Far Eastern University (PHS:FEU), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: ₱818.94 vs. price of ₱800.00 (2.3% below fair value)
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 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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