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Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company. The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:CSED3'
s Price-to-Projected-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.16 Med: 0.24 Max: 0.29
Current: 0.24
During the past 6 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional was 0.29. The lowest was 0.16. And the median was 0.24.
BSP:CSED3's Price-to-Projected-FCF is ranked better than 82.04% of 167
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 0.69
vs BSP:CSED3: 0.24
Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional (BSP:CSED3) Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Explanation
The growth multiple is capped between 8.35 and 17.74.
Total Stockholders Equity weighting is more art than science and it should always be revisited in more detail when researching a company. Weightings from 0% to 100% to more than 100% are possible. 80% was chosen as a happy median after taking the above ideas into consideration.
Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as
Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF
=
Share Price
/
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
=
5.49
/
23.160908077777
=
0.24
* 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.
Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms
Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF 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.
Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Chart
BSP:CSED3 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's Price-to-Projected-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Projected-FCF 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.
Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.
Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Calculation
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company.
The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
This method smooths out the free cash flow over the past 6-7 years, multiplies the results by a growth multiple, and adds a portion of Total Stockholders Equity.
* 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.
What does a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of R$23.16 mean?
Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional (BSP:CSED3) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of R$23.16 as of Sep. 09, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional ranks #30 out of 167 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 18%.
Is Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is R$23.16. Based on the distribution chart, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional ranks #30 out of 167 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional ranks #30 out of 167 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This places Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.69. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for an Education company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Education companies is 0.69, based on 167 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF mean?
A high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is R$23.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional (BSP:CSED3) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$5.38, compared to a current price of R$5.49 — trading 2% above its estimated fair value. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is R$23.16. Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF calculated?
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional (BSP:CSED3), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is R$23.16 as of Sep. 09, 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 Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional (BSP:CSED3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$5.49 is trading 2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$5.38.
GuruFocus considers Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:CSED3:
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: R$23.16
GF Value™: R$5.38 vs. price of R$5.49 (2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:CSED3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cruzeiro do Sul Educacional SA is engaged in the business of providing education services. It provides higher education, graduate programs, postgraduate courses, childhood education, and technical education.
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