Far Eastern University (PHS:FEU) Beneish M-Score: -2.55 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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PHS:FEU Far Eastern University Inc PHS:FEU
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What is Far Eastern University Beneish M-Score?

Far Eastern University PHS:FEU -0.06% 88 Beneish M-Score is -2.55 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:FEU with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱819.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 239 Education companies, Far Eastern University ranks worse than 54.81% on this metric.

The zones of discrimination for M-Score is as such:

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -2.55 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Far Eastern University's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

PHS:FEU' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.32   Med: -2.52   Max: -2.01
Current: -2.55

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Far Eastern University was -2.01. The lowest was -3.32. And the median was -2.52.


Far Eastern University Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Far Eastern University's Beneish M-Score 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.

Far Eastern University Beneish M-Score Chart

Far Eastern University Annual Data
Trend Mar16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.52 -2.38 -2.36 -2.43 -2.55

Far Eastern University Quarterly Data
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PHS:FEU vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Far Eastern University's Beneish M-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Beneish M-Score 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 Beneish M-Score vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Far Eastern University's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Far Eastern University's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Far Eastern University Beneish M-Score Calculation

The M-score was created by Professor Messod Beneish. Instead of measuring the bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score) or business trend (Piotroski F-Score), M-score can be used to detect the risk of earnings manipulation. This is the original research paper on M-score.

The M-Score Variables:

The M-score of Far Eastern University for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:

M=-4.84+0.92 * DSRI+0.528 * GMI+0.404 * AQI+0.892 * SGI+0.115 * DEPI
=-4.84+0.92 * 0.879+0.528 * 1.0066+0.404 * 0.899+0.892 * 1.0569+0.115 * 0.9877
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.2065+4.679 * 0.001539-0.327 * 0.8207
=-2.55

* 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.

This Year (May25) TTM:Last Year (May24) TTM:
Total Receivables was ₱1,027 Mil.
Revenue was ₱5,739 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₱3,551 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₱6,274 Mil.
Total Assets was ₱19,284 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₱9,066 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₱596 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₱274 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₱2,575 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₱645 Mil.
Net Income was ₱2,054 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₱0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was ₱2,025 Mil.
Total Receivables was ₱1,105 Mil.
Revenue was ₱5,430 Mil.
Gross Profit was ₱3,382 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₱5,277 Mil.
Total Assets was ₱18,521 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was ₱9,029 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was ₱586 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was ₱215 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₱2,809 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₱959 Mil.




1. DSRI = Days Sales in Receivables Index

Measured as the ratio of Revenue in Total Receivables in year t to year t-1.

A large increase in DSR could be indicative of revenue inflation.

DSRI=(Receivables_t / Revenue_t) / (Receivables_t-1 / Revenue_t-1)
=(1026.547 / 5738.626) / (1105.049 / 5429.859)
=0.178884 / 0.203513
=0.879

2. GMI = Gross Margin Index

Measured as the ratio of gross margin in year t-1 to gross margin in year t.

Gross margin has deteriorated when this index is above 1. A firm with poorer prospects is more likely to manipulate earnings.

GMI=GrossMargin_t-1 / GrossMargin_t
=(GrossProfit_t-1 / Revenue_t-1) / (GrossProfit_t / Revenue_t)
=(3381.515 / 5429.859) / (3550.537 / 5738.626)
=0.622763 / 0.618709
=1.0066

3. AQI = Asset Quality Index

AQI is the ratio of asset quality in year t to year t-1.

Asset quality is measured as the ratio of non-current assets other than Property, Plant and Equipment to Total Assets.

AQI=(1 - (CurrentAssets_t + PPE_t) / TotalAssets_t) / (1 - (CurrentAssets_t-1 + PPE_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=(1 - (6273.603 + 9065.931) / 19284.138) / (1 - (5277.47 + 9029.082) / 18520.812)
=0.204552 / 0.227542
=0.899

4. SGI = Sales Growth Index

Ratio of Revenue in year t to sales in year t-1.

Sales growth is not itself a measure of manipulation. However, growth companies are likely to find themselves under pressure to manipulate in order to keep up appearances.

SGI=Sales_t / Sales_t-1
=Revenue_t / Revenue_t-1
=5738.626 / 5429.859
=1.0569

5. DEPI = Depreciation Index

Measured as the ratio of the rate of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization in year t-1 to the corresponding rate in year t.

DEPI greater than 1 indicates that assets are being depreciated at a slower rate. This suggests that the firm might be revising useful asset life assumptions upwards, or adopting a new method that is income friendly.

DEPI=(Depreciation_t-1 / (Depreciaton_t-1 + PPE_t-1)) / (Depreciation_t / (Depreciaton_t + PPE_t))
=(586.001 / (586.001 + 9029.082)) / (596.219 / (596.219 + 9065.931))
=0.060946 / 0.061707
=0.9877

Note: If the Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization data is not available, we assume that the depreciation rate is constant and set the Depreciation Index to 1.

6. SGAI = Sales, General and Administrative expenses Index

The ratio of Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) to Sales in year t relative to year t-1.

SGA expenses index > 1 means that the company is becoming less efficient in generate sales.

SGAI=(SGA_t / Sales_t) / (SGA_t-1 /Sales_t-1)
=(274.257 / 5738.626) / (215.082 / 5429.859)
=0.047791 / 0.039611
=1.2065

7. LVGI = Leverage Index

The ratio of total debt to Total Assets in year t relative to yeat t-1.

An LVGI > 1 indicates an increase in leverage

LVGI=((LTD_t + CurrentLiabilities_t) / TotalAssets_t) / ((LTD_t-1 + CurrentLiabilities_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=((645.121 + 2574.901) / 19284.138) / ((959.082 + 2809.288) / 18520.812)
=0.166978 / 0.203467
=0.8207

8. TATA = Total Accruals to Total Assets

Total accruals calculated as the change in working capital accounts other than cash less depreciation.

TATA=(IncomefromContinuingOperations_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(NetIncome_t - NonOperatingIncome_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(2054.318 - 0 - 2024.642) / 19284.138
=0.001539

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator. An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Far Eastern University has a M-score of -2.55 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.55 mean?
Far Eastern University (PHS:FEU) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.55 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Far Eastern University and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Far Eastern University ranks #131 out of 239 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 54.8%.
Is Far Eastern University's Beneish M-Score too high?
Far Eastern University's current Beneish M-Score is -2.55. Based on the distribution chart, Far Eastern University ranks #131 out of 239 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Beneish M-Score compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Far Eastern University ranks #131 out of 239 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Far Eastern University in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beneish M-Score for an Education company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Education industry context. However, Beneish M-Score 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 Beneish M-Score mean?
A high Beneish M-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Far Eastern University and its competitors. Far Eastern University's current Beneish M-Score is -2.55. 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 ₱819.20, compared to a current price of ₱800.00 — trading 2.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.55. 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 Beneish M-Score calculated?
Beneish M-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Far Eastern University (PHS:FEU), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.55 as of Jul. 14, 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 ₱819.20. GuruFocus considers Far Eastern University to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for PHS:FEU:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.55
  • GF Value™: ₱819.20 vs. price of ₱800.00 (2.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 1 warning sign

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 Business Description

Address Nicanor Reyes Street, Sampaloc, P.O Box 609, Manila, PHL, 1015
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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