GECSF (Global Education Communities) Interest Expense: $-4.94 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)

What is Global Education Communities Interest Expense?

Global Education Communities GECSF 34 Interest Expense is $-4.94 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates GECSF with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Global Education Communities's interest expense for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was $ -1.43 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $-4.94 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Global Education Communities's Operating Income for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was $ 0.69 Mil. Global Education Communities's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was $ -1.43 Mil. Global Education Communities's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.48. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Global Education Communities (OTCPK:GECSF) Interest Expense Explanation

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Global Education Communities's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was $-1.43 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was $0.69 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Feb. 2026 was $101.42 Mil.

Global Education Communities's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage	=	-1	*	Operating Income (Q: Feb. 2026 )	/	Interest Expense (Q: Feb. 2026 )
	=	-1	*	0.688	/	-1.431
	=	0.48

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Global Education Communities Corps earnings cannot cover its interest expense. If the situation continues, the company may have to issue more debt.

Global Education Communities Interest Expense Historical Data

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Global Education Communities Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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 $-4.94 Mil.

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What does a Interest Expense of $-4.94 Mil mean?

Global Education Communities (GECSF) has a Interest Expense of $-4.94 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Global Education Communities and its competitors.

Is Global Education Communities' Interest Expense too high?

Global Education Communities' current Interest Expense is $-4.94 Mil. Overall, Global Education Communities has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Global Education Communities' Interest Expense compare to EDU and TAL?

Global Education Communities' Interest Expense of $-4.94 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 Interest Expense for an Education company?

A good Interest Expense depends on the Education industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?

A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Global Education Communities and its competitors. Global Education Communities's current Interest Expense is $-4.94 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Global Education Communities stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Education Communities (GECSF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.06, compared to a current price of $0.21 — trading 248.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-4.94 Mil. Global Education Communities' overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Interest Expense calculated?

Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Education Communities (GECSF), the current Interest Expense is $-4.94 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 Global Education Communities (GECSF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Education Communities stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.21 is trading 248.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.06. GuruFocus considers Global Education Communities to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for GECSF:

Interest Expense: $-4.94 Mil
GF Value™: $0.06 vs. price of $0.21 (248.3% above fair value)
GF Score™: 34/100 with 9 warning signs

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

Global Education Communities Business Description

Industry Consumer Defensive Education

Comparable Companies EDU TAL LAUR GHC CVSA LOPE NSE:PWL LRN HKSE:01797 UTI PRDO MH STRA HKSE:09636 COUR SZSE:002607 OHEL:SANOMA LINC JSE:ADH SAU:4291

Other Exchanges GEC:Canada

Address 777 West Broadway, Suite 1200, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V5Z 4J7

Website https://www.gechq.com

Global Education Communities Corp is an education and student-housing real estate company. Its business operations include education, media communications, revenue-producing properties, and real estate development. The Company has four principal business units/segments: SSLC Language College (SSLC), which includes SSLC Business College; CIBT School of Business & Technology Corp. (CIBT); IRIX Design Group Inc. (IRIX); and Global Education City Holdings Inc. (GECH). The Company's education business is conducted through SSLC in Canada and through CIBT and its subsidiaries in Asia. The Company operates its media communications business through IRIX. GECH is an investment holding and management company focused on education-related real estate projects in Vancouver, Canada.

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