Centro Escolar UniversityPHS:CEU +1.57%82 Net Current Asset Value is ₱0.08 as of Feb. 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 208.75. GuruFocus rates PHS:CEU with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱14.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 119 Education companies, Centro Escolar University ranks worse than 99.16% on this metric.
In calculating the Net Current Asset Value (NCAV), Benjamin Graham means a company's current assets (such as cash, marketable securities, and inventories) minus its total liabilities (including preferred stock, minority interest, and long-term debt).
Centro Escolar University's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was ₱0.08.
The historical rank and industry rank for Centro Escolar University's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:CEU'
s Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 208.75 Med: 208.75 Max: 209.75
Current: 209.75
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of Centro Escolar University was 209.75. The lowest was 208.75. And the median was 208.75.
PHS:CEU's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is ranked worse than 99.16% of 119
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 4.89
vs PHS:CEU: 209.75
Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU) Net Current Asset Value Explanation
Benjamin Graham first discussed net current asset value (NCAV) in the 1934 edition of "Security Analysis", which he coauthored with David Dodd. In the book, (net) current asset value is defined as:" current assets alone, minus all liabilities and claims ahead of the issue."
The common definition of NCAV is: NCAV = current assets – [total liabilities + minority interest + preferred stock]
Net current assets exclude not only the intangible assets but also the fixed and miscellaneous assets. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.
One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Grahams strategy produced similar results.
Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their Net-Net Working Capital. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.
Centro Escolar University Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Centro Escolar University Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Centro Escolar University's Net Current Asset Value 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.
Centro Escolar University Net Current Asset Value Chart
PHS:CEU vs EDU, TAL, GHC: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Centro Escolar University's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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 Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Centro Escolar University's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Centro Escolar University's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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.
What does a Net Current Asset Value of ₱0.08 mean?
Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU) has a Net Current Asset Value of ₱0.08 as of Feb. 2026. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Centro Escolar University and its competitors. This is 100% below median its historical median of 208.75. Over the past decade, Centro Escolar University's Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 208.75 to 209.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Centro Escolar University ranks #118 out of 119 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 99.2%.
Is Centro Escolar University's Net Current Asset Value too high?
Centro Escolar University's current Net Current Asset Value of ₱0.08 is 100% below median its 10-year median of 208.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 208.75 to a high of 209.75. Based on the distribution chart, Centro Escolar University ranks #118 out of 119 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Centro Escolar University has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Centro Escolar University's Net Current Asset Value compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Centro Escolar University ranks #118 out of 119 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Centro Escolar University in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 4.89. Historically, Centro Escolar University's own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 208.75 to 209.75 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 Net Current Asset Value for an Education company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Education companies is 4.89, based on 119 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Current Asset Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Current Asset Value 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 Net Current Asset Value mean?
A high Net Current Asset Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Centro Escolar University and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 4.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Centro Escolar University's current Net Current Asset Value is ₱0.08, which is 100% below median its own 10-year median of 208.75. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱14.38, compared to a current price of ₱16.78 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is ₱0.08, which is 100% below median its 10-year median of 208.75. Centro Escolar University's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Current Asset Value calculated?
Net Current Asset Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Centro Escolar University (PHS:CEU), the current Net Current Asset Value is ₱0.08 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 ₱16.78 is trading 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱14.38.
GuruFocus considers Centro Escolar University to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:CEU:
Net Current Asset Value: ₱0.08 (100% below median its 10-year median of 208.75)
GF Value™: ₱14.38 vs. price of ₱16.78 (16.7% 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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