Centro Escolar University's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was ₱458 Mil. Centro Escolar University's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was ₱909 Mil.
Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU) Gross Profit 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
Centro Escolar University Gross Profit Related Terms
Centro Escolar University Gross Profit 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, LAUR: Gross Profit Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Centro Escolar University's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Profit vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Centro Escolar University's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Centro Escolar University's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit 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 ₱909 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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 Profit of ₱909 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Centro Escolar University and its competitors.
Is Centro Escolar University's Gross Profit too high?
Centro Escolar University's current Gross Profit is ₱909 Mil. Overall, Centro Escolar University has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Centro Escolar University's Gross Profit compare to EDU and TAL?
Centro Escolar University's Gross Profit of ₱909 Mil can be compared against companies in the Education industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for an Education company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Education industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Centro Escolar University and its competitors. Centro Escolar University's current Gross Profit is ₱909 Mil. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱14.51, compared to a current price of ₱15.28 — trading 5.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is ₱909 Mil. Centro Escolar University's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU), the current Gross Profit is ₱909 Mil 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 ₱15.28 is trading 5.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱14.51.
GuruFocus considers Centro Escolar University to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:CEU:
Gross Profit: ₱909 Mil
GF Value™: ₱14.51 vs. price of ₱15.28 (5.3% above fair value)
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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